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Closing date: 6th April 2025Salary: £27,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: This role can be based at our London office, or at our regional office in Sheffield, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. This is an exciting opportunity to join the thriving Group Rights department at Hachette, working across John Murray Press and Headline.&nbsp;Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 11&nbsp;autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Our friendly, knowledgeable and energetic team handle a huge variety of rights across a wide range of genres from US and translation through to film and television. Our role is to license these rights to third parties, negotiating the best possible deals for our authors as well as handling contracts and chasing income.Selling rights enables our books to reach new markets and audiences and we raise awareness of titles and their authors by sharing manuscripts with editors, pitching upcoming books at rights fairs, and putting together rights catalogues featuring our frontlist and backlist titles. Our aim is to get and keep our books on the shelves of readers all over the world and we are defined by both our focus on maximising income as well as strong emphasis on author and customer care.&nbsp; What you'll be doingA successful candidate would be joining our Group Rights team to provide a high quality of support and administration to facilitate rights selling and ensuring high-quality service to customers. The Rights Assistant will be responsible for the John Murray Press and Headline divisions but will work with broader team to ensure the smooth running of the Group Rights department.The Rights Assistant responsibilities:&nbsp;<ul><li>maintaining records to monitor options and rights granted or sold and to keep internal functions and authors/agents informed</li><li>ensuring that rights contracts are fully signed and invoiced in a timely manner in order to conclude sales</li><li>creating Rights Catalogues and other Sales materials when required </li><li>sending out copies of licenced editions to authors and agents</li><li>conducting the sale of Production materials</li><li>ensuring prospective customers are fully informed of relevant rights for sale</li><li>preparing trip, book fair and meetings schedules for the Rights team</li><li>dealing with various rights queries from internal and external stakeholders </li><li>dealing with foreign cover approvals </li><li>managing reports generation and chasing activities </li><li>working on various projects within the team to streamline processes and improve our customer service&nbsp;</li></ul>It is a varied and busy role which offers many opportunities to learn and get involved in all aspects of rights.&nbsp; Who we are looking forThe successful candidate will report to the Rights Director and will demonstrate the following skills and abilities:Essential&nbsp;<ul><li>Exceptional communication skills: written and verbal, and internal and external</li><li>Enthusiasm and curiosity</li><li>Ability to communicate and build positive working relationship with contacts at all levels</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>Excellent organisation and attention to detail</li><li>A customer focused approach</li><li>Flexibility, adaptability and a can-do attitude</li><li>Familiarity with word processing, spreadsheet and database packages</li><li>Previous office experience, preferably within a publishing environment</li><li>Problem solving and ownership of own role – anticipating and pre-emptively addressing potential needs</li><li>Ability to manage multiply projects/lists simultaneously&nbsp;</li></ul>Desirable&nbsp;<ul><li>An interest in or affinity with the lists</li><li>An appreciation of the commercial structures of publishing and the role of the rights team within the bigger organisation</li><li>Knowledge of a foreign language&nbsp;</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Rights assistant

Closing date: 9th April 2025Salary: £27,000 +bonus +benefitsLocation: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House,&nbsp;with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Can you take initiative and keep a team running smoothly? Are you passionate about great literature, great ideas and world events?Orion is looking for an enthusiastic and meticulous Editorial Assistant to support its award-winning publishing at W&amp;N.At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here.Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doingReporting to the Publishing Director and additionally supporting two other editors working across fiction and non-fiction, you will be responsible for a wide range of areas, including:<ul><li>General office administration</li><li>Running our internal systems</li><li>Organising meetings</li><li>Keeping minutes</li><li>Overseeing our publishing timelines</li><li>Updating Biblio</li><li>Processing invoices</li><li>Submitting book for prizes</li><li>Organising book proof mailouts and generally assisting the editorial team.</li></ul>Specific duties will include:<ul><li>Proofreading covers</li><li>Writing sales copy</li><li>Reading and commenting on the large number of books and proposals submitted to the editors you assist quickly and efficiently</li><li>Preparing paperback editions for production</li><li>Dealing with author and agent queries and making corrections for reprints.</li></ul>While the role sits within W&amp;N, you will work across the business with colleagues from the wider Orion Literary team and neighbouring imprints, as well as managing editorial, design, production, sales, marketing, publicity and beyond. Who we are looking forPrevious office experience is essential, and some publishing experience would be a strong advantage. Knowledge of a language other than English is very welcome but not essential. The ideal candidate will be:<ul><li>Highly organised with a meticulous eye for detail</li><li>Able to multitask and prioritise effectively</li><li>Confident with excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>A competent administrator with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook</li><li>Motivated, flexible and cheerful</li><li>Passionate about both serious non-fiction and literary fiction</li><li>Well informed and curious about the world</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Editorial assistant

Salary: £27,000 based in London; £24,840 based outside of London (+ bonus + benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Bristol office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Are you looking for your first job in editorial? Are you interested in illustrated publishing, creative games or jigsaw puzzles?This is a chance to join the team making some of the most beautiful, innovative and successful non-fiction books, gifts and games around!&nbsp;Laurence King is one of the world’s leading publishers of books, gifts and games on the creative arts and popular culture. We work with some of the world’s best illustrators, designers, artists and photographers to create beautifully produced products that are acclaimed for their inventiveness, beautiful design and authoritative texts. Our gift department produces a wide range of non-book products, from jigsaw puzzles and playing cards to reference card decks, memory games and board games.At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest variety of people. Ambitious to continually raise the bar, we believe good stories can come from anywhere and so encourage and value contributions from everybody here. Orion is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 11 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing<ul><li>We’re looking for an editorial assistant to join our team and help us grow our renowned non-book and book lists, which include many visual art, practical art and lifestyle titles as well as highly illustrated gifts that inspire creativity.</li><li>The editorial assistant is a key role in the team, providing administrative and editorial support to senior editorial colleagues in the acquisition and production of new titles, and assisting with all aspects of administration, co-ordination and driving of the publishing programme across the Laurence King list.</li></ul> Who we are looking forWe are looking for an organised, proactive and flexible assistant with an interest in illustrated publishing or gifts, games and product development.You'll need:<ul><li>Excellent organisational skills</li><li>Keen eye for detail</li><li>Willingness to learn</li><li>Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>Customer focused</li></ul> What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 10th of April 2025 at 11.59pmSalary: up to £32,000, depending on experience&nbsp;Terms: This is a&nbsp;full-time, permanent role with 2x positions available.&nbsp;&nbsp;Head of Zeus, a subsidiary of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, is an innovative publisher of a diverse range of&nbsp;bestselling fiction, narrative nonfiction, and children's books. With a dedicated team of&nbsp;50 in the vibrant Clerkenwell area, this publisher brings together vast experience, worldwide distribution, and a culture that promotes creativity and decisiveness, making it an exciting place for literary enthusiasts looking to make an impact in the industry. We are now looking to fill this editorial position in the nonfiction Apollo imprint – one of the UK’s premier publishers of serious narrative, history, politics, travel and culture.These very busy roles offer an exciting opportunity to develop an editorial career providing key editorial support on Head of Zeus’s premier nonfiction imprint. The role’s will assist the senior commissioning team and working alongside the existing assistant editor, serve as a key link to authors, and the production/ design depts.&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesTo assist with the day-to-day running of the imprint and provide support across all aspects of the team’s publishing:<ul><li>Serve as the desk editor for the publisher and editorial director</li><li>Create and review AI’s (Advance Information sheets) and new entries for acquisitions</li><li>Prepare P&amp;Ls for acquisition meetings and liaise with sales team</li><li>Review and update keywords/metadata and proof Amazon copy</li><li>Ensure Biblio entries for all titles are up-to-date and feeding out correctly</li><li>Maintaining digital and print schedules and critical path for Apollo titles</li><li>Preparing and checking catalogue copy</li><li>Reading submissions and providing feedback to Aria editors</li><li>Opportunity to bring projects to acquisitions meetings</li><li>Assessing and, where necessary, rejecting submissions</li><li>Structural edits for any titles where they are named editor</li></ul>&nbsp;To assist Apollo senior commissioning team with editorial management of books:<ul><li>Liaising with authors and production department&nbsp;from copyedit stage onwards</li><li>Liaising between production department and editors to ensure deadlines are met and that books are typeset as per critical path</li><li>Picture research and clearance of imagery for picture sections and illustrated titles. </li><li>Brief cartographers for maps required for specific titles.</li><li>Proof collation and&nbsp;checking corrections on pages </li><li>Providing information for prelims </li><li>Proofreading and signing off prelims for print</li><li>Proofreading cover</li><li>Ad-hoc&nbsp;tasks as required</li></ul>&nbsp;Communicating with authors:<ul><li>Notifying authors and agents of digital promotions</li><li>Sharing sales figures</li><li>Ordering gratis/contract copies from warehouse for authors and agents</li><li>General support with author visits/author meetings</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience&nbsp;<ul><li>A demonstrable passion for commercial publishing is essential; the successful candidate will have real market awareness and be able to talk about books in the market</li><li>Ability to work efficiently and prioritise tasks as they come in</li><li>Excellent communication and time management skills</li><li>Top notch project management skills, good organisation and meticulous attention to detail</li><li>A positive and collaborative approach to working</li><li>Working knowledge of Biblio. </li><li>Strong IT skills including competency in using Microsoft Office, Word and Excel</li></ul>&nbsp;Additional informationThe role is based at&nbsp;our London office 5-8 Hardwick Street, London, EC1R 4RC on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).&nbsp;Allocated office days for this role are: Mondays and Wednesdays.This position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.Please apply via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button with your CV&nbsp;(Word or PDF format only) and detail&nbsp;how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by&nbsp;23:59&nbsp;Thursday 10th of April 2025.&nbsp;For best results, please use a desktop to apply as some mobile browsers may not fully support the application portal.Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications&nbsp;Bloomsbury BenefitsAs well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:Working Pattern&nbsp;<ul><li>Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li></ul>Holidays<ul><li>25 days holiday</li><li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li></ul>&nbsp;Other Benefits<ul><li>Two paid Personal Wellness Days</li><li>Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional&nbsp;3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week</li><li>Work Anywhere Fortnight -&nbsp;For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Share Save Scheme</li><li>AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)</li><li>Peppy Health App</li><li>In-house Doctor</li><li>Eye Care Voucher Scheme</li></ul>Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and 13 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources. For additional benefits see our careers page.Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if requiredApplicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;

Head Office - London

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc

Bloomsbury Publishing UK: Bedford Square Office

Assistant editor, Head of Zeus Non-Fiction x 2

Closing date for applications: Monday 07 April 2025 at 11.59pmInterviews: Week commencing Monday 14 April 2025&nbsp;Salary: £42,480 per annumFixed-term contract: 19 May 2025 – 07 November 2025&nbsp;An incredible opportunity to help plan and deliver LFF Expanded – the BFI's programme of immersive art, extended reality (XR) and gaming works.We are looking for an Expanded Production Manager who, working closely with the Director of Festivals Business and Production and XR and Immersive Programme Lead, will manage and oversee production planning and logistical delivery of the BFI London Film Festival Broader Screen programme across both public-facing and industry-facing components.BFI London Film Festival (LFF) runs an Industry &amp; Professional Programme of screenings, events, networking and informal marketplace for around 3,500 film industry professionals alongside the main public festival. &nbsp;Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>Lead on the delivery of the festival’s public-facing XR, Immersive Art and videogames installations, through design, build and live event, in close collaboration with the Director of Festivals, Business and Production, XR and Immersive Programme Lead, partner venues and production partners.</li><li>Lead on the delivery of the festival’s industry facing activity for broader screen, including showcases, talks, and networking events, working in collaboration with Director of Festivals, Business and Production, XR and Immersive Programme Lead, and the Industry Programme Manager. </li><li>Liaise with artists to ensure their works are presented to the highest of standards, taking consideration for any special requirements and ensuring these are communicated and factored into the overall design of installations.</li><li>Manage centralised production, resource and team deployment planning for the Festival’s LFF Expanded Programme.</li></ul> &nbsp;We are looking for candidates who have:&nbsp;<ul><li>Extensive demonstrable experience in a similar role within a large festival, event or cultural exhibition environment. </li><li>Demonstrable experience of producing high-profile XR, Immersive Art or Videogames exhibitions or events.</li><li>A passion for, and working knowledge of, storytelling through immersive and/or gaming technology. </li><li>Expert knowledge in a broad range of studios, creators and artists working in the field of immersive technologies. </li><li>Excellent project management skills required to ensure the project milestones are met and progress is kept on track.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description via the Apply button &nbsp;About the BFIWe are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.At the BFI you’ll enjoy benefits such as excellent support for working parents, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional paid time off at Christmas), tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others.We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a first interview to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

BFI Southbank

BFI Stephen Street

BFI National Archive

British Film Institute

Welcome to the BFI

Austenomics: BFI Video Essay

BFI Flare LGBTQIA+ Film Festival Trailer 2022

LFF Expanded production manager

Closing date for applications: 23:59 on Monday 07 AprilInterviews: week commencing Monday 14 AprilSalary: £34,602 per annumFixed Term Contract: 12 May 2025 – 07 November 2025 Do you have experience coordinating guests or managing talent at events or festivals?&nbsp;We are looking for a Guest Team Lead who, working closely with the Filmmaker and Industry Services Manager Festival Director and Guest Team colleagues, the Guest Team Lead will play a vital role in delivering a high-quality guest experience at the Festival.BFI London Film Festival (LFF) runs an Industry &amp; Professional Programme of screenings, events, networking and informal marketplace for around 3,500 film industry professionals alongside the main public festival.&nbsp; Key responsibilities include:&nbsp;<ul><li>To be a key liaison regarding guest attendance and arrangements for a select number of sales agents and film distribution companies with films represented in the gala and special presentation sections.</li><li>To oversee guest invitation process and arrangements for all films in the festival, with assistance from the Guest Coordinators and Guest Assistants. Ensuring all travel arrangements, screening schedules, ticketing and all other details are sent to guests and/or rights holders in a timely and meticulous manner.</li><li>Ensuring guest travel and accommodation is delivered on budget, tracking projected spends across all guest costs.</li><li>To input data concerning visiting filmmaker guests onto the established databases and ensure all amendments and updated information are inputted on a regular basis.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp; We are looking for candidates who have:<ul><li>Significant experience in guest coordination or talent management working in film festivals, publicity or events.</li><li>Knowledge of the international film industry and the UK distribution scene is desirable.</li><li>Experience in team leadership and delegation.</li><li>Knowledge of financial systems and administration.</li><li>Organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and to manage and meet changing deadlines.</li></ul>&nbsp;A full list of responsibilities and minimum requirements can be found in the job description via the Apply button.&nbsp; About the BFIWe are a cultural charity, a National Lottery distributor, and the UK’s lead organisation for film and the moving image. We believe society needs stories. Film, television and the moving image bring them to life, helping us connect and understand each other better. We share the stories of yesterday, search for the stories of today, and shape the stories of tomorrow.At the BFI you’ll enjoy benefits such as excellent support for working parents, 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays and additional paid time off at Christmas), tickets to BFI festivals and events plus many others.We support diversity and inclusion, and as an organisation recognise that we need to address under representation within our teams. As such we strongly welcome and encourage applicants from our under-represented groups; who identify as D/deaf and disabled and/or are Black and Global Majority. We guarantee a first interview to our under-represented groups who meet our minimum requirements.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

LFF Guest Team lead

Closing date for applications: Monday 21st April 2025 at 11.59pmTraining allowance: London Living WageStart date: May 2025Duration: 12 monthsWorking hours: 9.30am - 6pm, Monday to Friday &nbsp;Do you love documentaries and reality TV? Have excellent people skills and a great eye for a story?Dragonfly is an award-winning production company based in London and Manchester, that makes premium factual programming for the likes of the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, Discovery+ and Netflix. Since 2020, Dragonfly have been part of Banijay – the world’s largest group of independent production companies. It makes a wide range of shows, including two of the biggest series on the BBC, Ambulance and Surgeons: At The Edge of Life, Amazon Prime dating show Date My Mate, and campaigning documentaries like Sky’s Forced Out.Dragonly is looking for a brilliant trainee researcher to join them as part of its development team. The successful candidate will learn how to assist with the generation of new ideas, whilst also gaining some hands-on experience with TV productions. Dragonfly is looking for someone who loves TV and watches plenty of it, whether on Netflix, the BBC, or YouTube. They should be able to analyse why a show works (or doesn’t) and use that insight to imagine new TV concepts.TV is changing rapidly, perhaps more than any other industry; companies all over the world are fighting for the audience's attention. The right candidate will be fascinated by that and ready to take inspiration from the world around them to develop fresh, original ideas for TV. What you'll learnAfter completing this internship, you will have gained a detailed understanding of the TV development and production process. You will have also acquired solid research skills for factual TV and will have a full understanding of the different elements that contribute to a successful TV programme. You'll have learnt not only how to shape new ideas for the rapidly changing TV world, but also how best to pitch them - whether through beautifully designed decks or sizzle tapes. Previous candidates have gone on to successful careers in development and production. What you'll be doing<ul><li>Research - online and phone</li><li>Idea generation</li><li>Pitching</li><li>Deck/treatment writing, including light graphic design</li><li>Introduction to production skills</li><li>Running, casting, production management</li><li>Basic video editing.</li></ul>&nbsp; Who we're looking for<ul><li>Must have demonstrable passion for factual TV</li><li>Great people skills and a professional manner</li><li>Inquisitive, with a 'journalistic' approach</li><li>Entrepreneurial and creative mindset in your work</li><li>Strong written communication skills</li><li>Experience or interest in graphic design and TV editing is welcome</li><li>Previous TV work experience would be an advantage but not essential. &nbsp;</li></ul>To apply<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or register today to apply for this opportunity</li><li>Upload your CV and cover letter as one document (applications without a tailored cover letter will not be accepted)</li><li>Once submitted, you can no longer amend your application, so proof-read carefully</li><li>Do not contact the company directly</li><li>Please email any queries about this role to Creative Access at this address:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">recruit@creativeaccess.org.uk</a></li></ul> At the interview stage of this recruitment, you will also complete a short written research test to assess your writing and basic research skills and approach.This opportunity is open to individuals from groups that are under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds,&nbsp;or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people,&nbsp;people with the characteristic of gender reassignment,&nbsp;individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.The successful candidate for this opportunity will also participate in a Creative Access support programme that sits alongside workplace training. This includes a programme of induction training, monthly masterclasses, wellbeing support, buddying / mentoring and more.

Dragonfly

Trainee researcher

Salary: £23,500Hours: 9am to 5pm (35 hours per week) with a one hour lunch break working Monday to Friday.Location: Following your initial training period which will be based in our offices in Didcot, Oxfordshire, you will be able to make the most of the current hybrid model (minimum 2 days per week in the office).&nbsp; Do you strive to provide outstanding service with a personal touch?Do you exceed expectations by taking ownership and being solution-focused? Do you make an effort to build strong and trusted relationships? If so, we would love to receive your application as we are recruiting a Customer Service Advisor. Why should you be excited about this opportunity? Well, Hachette UK Distribution has seen real growth in the past 5 years, moved into a new state of the art facility and has built a reputation for being ‘best in class’ in our industry. Are you interested? Then read on to find out more!We, Hachette UK Distribution, are the leading book distribution company in the UK.&nbsp;We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group. What you'll be doingThis role offers the opportunity to become an essential part of the Customer Services team and gain lots of experience regarding distribution and elements of the publishing industry.On a day to day basis you will be dealing with all aspects of contact internal and external to the business, including providing first class service to our global customer base. This means on a typical day you could be responding to e-mails and telephone calls, processing orders, co-ordinating deliveries, organising collections with carriers, investigating claims (e.g. shortages and damages), issuing refunds, general administration duties and other duties such as:<ul><li>Proactively liaising with both customers and publishers to maintain a first class working relationship</li><li>Preparing and processing orders/claims received from customers and publishers</li><li>Liaising effectively with all other departments to achieve swift problem solving and maintaining excellent communication internally and externally whilst also ensuring special requirements are met on time</li></ul>As part of the Customer Services team you will be working to ensure all targets are met, demonstrating growth mindset by working with your team leader to promote change that will improve customer experience and ensure continued high standards of quality and productivity are maintained. Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will live and breathe our Customer Service Vision and have a passionate and proactive approach to delivering excellent customer service.</li><li>You will enjoy liaising with, and collaboratively working with, the Operations team and Credit Services team as well as our client publishers to resolve issues and proactively seek to continuously improve processes and procedures.</li><li>It is highly likely that you will already have proven experience of working in the following roles and or industries:<ul><li>Hospitality, Retail, Customer Service Advisor, Customer Service Assistant, Customer Account Manager, Customer Support, Customer Care Advisor, Complaints Handler, Customer Experience, Customer Excellence, Telesales, Call Centre.</li></ul></li></ul> What we offerOur people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this. Therefore, we offer an extensive list of benefits that include:<ul><li>33 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays</li><li>Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes</li><li>Company enhanced family policy including maternity, paternity and shared parental</li><li>Reward programme giving discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers</li><li>2 Community Days per year</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Generous discounts on books we publish</li><li>Mental Health First Aiders / Champions and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development Programmes including Mentoring</li><li>Staff Events e.g. Burrito van, Pie van, Ice Cream van, Staff Party</li><li>Many employee networks to join</li><li>Free onsite parking</li><li>Free tea and coffee</li><li>Creating an environment of inclusion so everyone can be their true self #Ibelong #AndSoDoYou #OneTeam</li></ul> Our commitmentHachette employs people on the basis of their abilities.&nbsp; We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please&nbsp;let us know. We will notify all candidates of the outcome of their application.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Customer service advisor (12 month FTC, maternity cover)

Closing date: Friday 18th April at 12pm middayMentoring programme dates: July to December 2025 Do you love stories and ideas? Are you looking to gain insights into the publishing sector, develop skills and confidence, and build new connections? Sign up now to be matched with a mentor from the world’s number one publisher.<a href="https://creativeaccess.org.uk/" target="_blank">Creative Access</a>&nbsp;is excited to be partnering with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/company/about-us.html" target="_blank">Penguin Random House</a>&nbsp;again to launch a virtual mentoring programme, designed to reach talent from communities currently under-represented in publishing. The programme aims to break down barriers and myths, and showcase the rich mix of roles and opportunities on offer within publishing. It is open to individuals across a range of career stages, from aspiring to mid-level and beyond.There are 75 mentee places available on this year’s programme and successful applicants will be mentored by individuals working across the different teams at Penguin Random House (including editorial, design, production, technology, sales, marketing, publicity, distribution and HR). Mentors will span a range of experience levels from mid-level through to senior leadership.Penguin Random House make books for everyone, because a book can change anyone. Penguin was founded in 1935 by Allen Lane, who wanted to make good quality books affordable and accessible to everyone. Today, Penguin Random House are the UK’s leading publisher and home to some of the world’s most brilliant authors: from bestselling writers and bold illustrators, to big thinkers and political commentators, trailblazing entrepreneurs and wellbeing experts. The books, ebooks and audiobooks they publish enable talented people from all walks of life to tell their stories – and Penguin Random House make sure they are heard.This programme is designed to be an equal partnership between mentors and mentees and mutually beneficial to both. Mentees will have access to publishing expertise and the opportunity to discuss their personal and professional development goals. Mentors will have the opportunity to learn from the fresh perspectives of their mentees and challenge their existing ways of thinking. To help set the new relationships up for success, Creative Access will provide training at an initial meet and greet session to both mentors and mentees. How does the programme work?Through the programme, Creative Access will find and match 75 people with mentors from across the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/company/work-with-us/careers/work-in-publishing.html" target="_blank">different teams at Penguin Random House</a>&nbsp;including editorial, design, production, technology, sales, marketing, publicity and distribution. Where possible, mentees will be matched with a mentor working in the area in which they would like to work or progress their career in.The mentoring programme is designed for individuals over 18 from under-represented communities who want to pursue or progress their careers in publishing. This could include college and university students, as well as those with some professional experience in publishing or wider industries. We also welcome applications from those not currently in education, employment or training.The mentoring partnerships will run from July 2025 for six months, beginning with an initial Meet and Greet session facilitated by Creative Access. Mentees will have the opportunity to meet with their mentor once a month, virtually, for approximately an hour.  What do you need to apply?<ul><li>An interest in stories and ideas and working in a creative industry.</li><li>An interest in at least&nbsp;<a href="https://www.penguin.co.uk/company/work-with-us/careers/work-in-publishing.html" target="_blank">one of the areas or departments</a>&nbsp;in a publishing house.</li><li>(If not already working in publishing)&nbsp;An aim to gain employment in a relevant trainee or entry-level role in the future.</li><li>(If already working in publishing)&nbsp;A desire to secure support with progressing your career within the industry.</li><li>A willingness to engage positively with a mentor on a monthly basis for six months.</li><li>A commitment to attend a virtual Meet &amp; Greet session in July 2025 (various date options). The Meet &amp; Greet is a group training session designed to set you and your mentor up with everything you need to get off to a great start.</li></ul> Plus, you'll need to:<ul><li>Be able to participate in 6 monthly virtual sessions with your mentor between July and December 2025</li><li>Be over the age of 18, still in education or training, aspiring to or currently working in publishing or wider industries</li><li>Identify as being from a group that is under-represented in the publishing industry. This includes, but is not limited to, individuals who identify as Black, Asian, or from other ethnically diverse backgrounds, or people of any ethnicity who belong to the following under-represented groups: disabled people, people with the characteristic of gender reassignment, individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds, carers and asylum seekers.</li></ul> To apply: &nbsp;<ul><li>Log in to your Creative Access account or  <a href="https://opportunities.creativeaccess.org.uk/user/register/applicant" target="_blank">register today</a>  to apply for this opportunity.   </li><li>Click the apply button to complete an application form for the mentoring programme.</li><li>Once submitted, applications are final so please review carefully.</li></ul> The deadline for applications is Friday 18th April at 12pm midday.If you require any access support while completing the application form, or would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format (e.g. video or audio recording), please email  <a href="mailto:richard@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">richard@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>  to discuss further.  Questions?  &nbsp;For any queries or for further information, please contact Richard Clarke on  <a href="mailto:richard@creativeaccess.org.uk" target="_blank">richard@creativeaccess.org.uk</a>. All enquiries related to this programme are handled by Creative Access, so please do not contact Penguin Random House.

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Closing date: 7th April 2025Salary: £828.60 to £905.59 per weekDepartment/Team: ProductionDuration: circa 4 monthsResponsible to: The Associate Director and General ManagerLocation: The Old Vic, 103 The Cut, London, SE1 8NB We are currently looking for a Baylis assistant director to support on an undisclosed project, from May – August 2025.The role of Baylis Assistant Director provides a unique opportunity for early to mid-career directors to work with and learn from experienced professionals in the industry. The selected candidate will also be invited to connect further with The Old Vic and become embedded in all areas of our work during their time with us. Areas of responsibilityThe position will span circa 4 months. During this time, the Baylis Assistant Director will:<ul><li>Act as a Baylis Assistant Director for a project that will play at The Old Vic from w/c 23 June – 23 August 2025 inclusive. The production begins rehearsals on 19 May 2025. Attendance is required on an exclusive first-call basis from the rehearsal start date until the Press Night on Wed 09 July 2025, thereafter on a non-exclusive first-call basis until the end of the run.</li><li>Take weekly notes throughout rehearsals and the run of the show, maintaining its artistic standard.</li><li>Take responsibility for understudy rehearsals.</li><li>Support with preparation work on behalf of the Director and Associate Director.</li><li>Spend time with other departments at The Old Vic, either in person or remotely, becoming part of The Old Vic team, networking with staff and learning from creatives.</li><li>Act as an ambassador and attend Development events where appropriate, learning about how the funding model works for an unsubsidised not-for-profit theatre.</li><li>Collaborate with our Education and Community team as part of their outreach work.</li></ul>This is not an exhaustive list of duties and the Theatre's management may, at any time, allocate other tasks which are of a similar nature or level. Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Have directed at least one professional production (not rehearsed readings or runs of less than 3 weeks), and/or assisted on a number of professional productions</li><li>Have experience working with understudies</li><li>Have experience working on musicals</li><li>Demonstrate a genuine commitment to becoming a professional theatre director</li><li>Candidates must also have the independent right to work in the UK to be eligible.</li></ul> We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.As a Disability Confident employer,&nbsp;The Old Vic has made a commitment that all applicants with disabilities who meet the essential criteria for this job will be invited to interview.&nbsp;However in the event that we have a high volume of applications all of whom meet the criteria and identify as disabled, meaning it is not practicable to interview everyone, we may apply a weighting to the shortlisting criteria, or add an additional shortlisting stage before any interviews take place. In all cases we will take care to ensure that any criteria or weightings do not disadvantage disabled applicants.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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