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Closing date to sign up: 31st July 2024 at 11.59pm&nbsp;A unique opportunity to spend the day with the design teams of one of the UK’s leading publishing groups.&nbsp;Hachette UK is a leading UK publishing group and is made up of 11 autonomous publishing divisions. A collection of passionate Art Directors have invited 30 passionate and creative individuals to join them at their London HQ for a fun-filled and engaging day on Thursday 19th September 2024.&nbsp;Hachette is a publisher that values different and diverse perspectives, voices and ideas to support creativity and break new ground.&nbsp;The design festival has been created to enable a pathway for underrepresented creatives into the industry and directly learn from experienced Designers and Art Directors. The purpose of the day is to engage, inform, inspire, and raise awareness, showing that career success as a designer in publishing is possible for all, with a huge amount of fun to be had.&nbsp;You’ll get the chance to be involved in four rotating sessions during the day and be fully informed about the design process for publishing. Working in small groups, you’ll participate in tasks within each of the following areas:&nbsp;<ul><li>Creating workshop – you’ll be set the task of making letterforms within the boundary of a book cover format. Experimenting and addressing composition, typography and use of negative space.&nbsp;</li><li>The design brief – you’ll be guided by two Art Directors on what a creative brief is and find out about the process of answering and executing concepts for a real brief. This is your chance to present ideas to a small group.</li><li>Publishing overview – you’ll find out what other areas of the publishing business do and how this links to the importance of design. Experts from marketing, sales, publicity, and production departments will share their knowledge on the journey of publishing a book.&nbsp;</li><li>Portfolio and CV workshop – you'll receive guidance on how to create a top portfolio and CV and an opportunity to ask questions.&nbsp;</li></ul>You will get the chance to ask questions to in-house design teams from varying design backgrounds and experience. This is a perfect opportunity to network and learn from highly talented designers in the industry. Other areas of exploration for the day are the exciting role photography and illustration play within book design; also touches on how design is applied to puzzles, gifts and children's books.&nbsp;About the day:<ul><li>Timings: 9.30am – 5.30pm (including a one-hour lunch break)</li><li>Date: Thursday 19th September</li><li>Location: Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, Temple, London EC4Y 0DZ</li><li>What to bring with you: Your creative energy and enthusiasm! Think of one question to ask the design teams.</li></ul>&nbsp;Please note:<ul><li>Lunch and refreshments throughout the day will be provided.</li><li>Participants from outside London will be able to claim reasonable travel expenses.</li></ul>&nbsp;To applyPlease send your CV, and answer the following questions via the application form:<ul><li>Why do you want to attend the design festival at Hachette UK?</li><li>What question would you like to ask the Design teams?</li><li>Do you have any access requirements for this application process and/or attending the festival at Hachette UK?</li><li>Do you require reasonable travel expenses from outside London? If so, where from and anticipated cost?</li></ul>You may include a link to your portfolio or share 1-3 examples of your design work; these can be initial concepts or developed pieces. Ideally publishing or layout designs, but you are not limited to this suggestion. Please note that including a portfolio or design work is optional. &nbsp;This opportunity is only open to individuals from a group that is under-represented in the creative industries. This includes, but is not limited to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates, disabled people, those undergoing gender reassignment / transitioning and individuals from lower socioeconomic backgrounds.

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Book design festival at Hachette UK

Closing date for applications: 13th August 2024Salary: £29,000–£32,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has arisen for a talented and motivated designer to join the Hodder Education Design team.Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.Reporting to the Head of Product Design, you will be a vital part of a small and friendly team working across all creative aspects of our educational products. You will be working across our publishing range of print and digital products, handling the creative process from initial brief to final files. &nbsp;You will need to ensure that all work is delivered to the highest standard, on schedule and within budget. You’ll be working closely with other departments, where you’ll develop great working relationships and demonstrate strong skills in conveying ideas and effectively interpreting feedback.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Creating design solutions for products that are highly creative, ambitious, innovative, thoughtful and market aware</li><li>Managing design work through the approval process as required</li><li>Supply of technically sound files ready for production and/or to print or digital output</li><li>Managing multiple projects keeping on top of company priorities and adjusting task lists as needed</li><li>Checking files from external suppliers to ensure they meet the required standards</li><li>Preparing final files for press and archiving</li><li>Monitoring costs and schedules</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Candidates should have proven design experience, preferably in the educational publishing sector</li><li>You will be well-organised and with an eye for detail</li><li>Teamwork skills, adaptability and a ‘can-do’ attitude are all prerequisite.</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>An understanding of the publishing process and excellent Adobe CC skills also essential. Figma/FigJam skills are desirable.</li><li>Experience in working with freelance designers and artists</li></ul>&nbsp;In your application, please submit your CV, cover letter, and a Portfolio of recent relevant work (which is in the cover letter section).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.Hachette 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 include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Designer (12 months fixed-term)

Closing date for applications: 14th August 2024Salary: £30,000–£34,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)&nbsp;Do you have experience of delivering high-quality and multi-channel marketing campaigns, either in publishing or beyond? Explore this junior-level role with a leading Hachette UK division.&nbsp;Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette UK, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesPlanning, budgeting and reporting<ul><li>Create and deliver marketing plans, in line with allocated budget, that enable products to meet (and exceed) agreed sales targets</li><li>Manage marketing budgets and maximise return on investment for all marketing activity</li><li>Analyse and report on results against sales targets and KPIs</li><li>Review and amend plans based on performance and feedback</li></ul>Campaign management<ul><li>Produce high quality, on-brand marketing collateral and toolkits</li><li>Implement multi-channel campaigns across all stages of the funnel to drive engagement and sales</li><li>Maintain and optimise the online presence of the product portfolio across the Hodder Education ecommerce sites, Amazon and social media</li><li>Keep up to date with marketing best practice to bring innovation and creativity to campaigns</li></ul>Data<ul><li>Use the CRM to analyse and segment data sets to enable cross-sell and upsell</li><li>Deliver targeted messaging and campaigns for each segment</li></ul>Market intelligence<ul><li>Develop and maintain in-depth knowledge of market conditions and competitor activity</li><li>Undertake regular market research through surveys and focus groups, using insights to inform strategy, product development and marketing plans</li></ul>Partnerships<ul><li>Identify and develop relationships with key influencers, leading schools and other educational organisations to enhance brand and marketing activities</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience in producing high quality marketing campaigns across multiple channels, which have generated engagement, revenue, profit and customer loyalty</li><li>Experience of working in a fast-paced environment and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders at all levels</li><li>Previous marketing experience in publishing or retail is desirable but not essential</li><li>Marketing campaign planning, execution and reporting</li><li>Digital marketing and social media best practice</li><li>Commercial awareness and budget management</li><li>Data analysis and manipulation</li><li>Strategic thinking</li><li>Problem solving skills</li><li>People and stakeholder management</li><li>Excellent oral and written communication skills</li><li>Proofreading and copywriting skills</li><li>Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office</li><li>Able to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously</li><li>Able to work independently with initiative and collaboratively as part of a team</li><li>Organised</li><li>Flexible</li><li>Creative</li><li>Customer-focused</li></ul>&nbsp;This role can be based at our London office, or at any of our regional offices in Sheffield, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester or Bristol, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.Hachette 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 include in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Marketing executive (12 months fixed term)

Closing date: 6th August 2024Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (Tuesdays, Thursdays, and one additional day of your choosing) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;We're seeking a visionary head of brand &amp; communications to drive our strategy, oversee our rebrand, and act as the voice of Hodder Education.Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.As the Head of Brand and Communications, you will lead the development and execution of our brand and communications strategy, ensuring cohesive communication externally, internally within Hodder Education, and across Hachette UK. You will lead on an upcoming international rebrand initiative, positioning our brand across owned and paid channels. &nbsp;This key role involves acting as the primary voice of Hodder Education, overseeing company-wide communications and collaborating closely with the CEO on strategic initiatives and announcements. Additionally, you will manage the Brand &amp; Communications team and Events team, driving their development and ensuring seamless cross-functional crisis communications.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop and implement overarching brand and communications strategies, acting as the brand champion within the business.&nbsp;</li><li>Be accountable for internal and external communications, brand, and brand rollout.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee the development and management of brand identity, ensuring consistency across all touchpoints.&nbsp;</li><li>Use tools to track brand success, including external tools such as NPS.&nbsp;</li><li>Extend reach and build awareness in international territories.&nbsp;</li><li>Maintain overall responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of brand/promotional materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor market trends and competitor activities to adapt brand strategies accordingly.&nbsp;</li><li>Act as the voice of Hodder Education, sharing company-wide communications and working closely with the CEO on timely initiatives and announcements.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage internal communications through regular news updates, surveys, and key messaging.&nbsp;</li><li>Liaise with Group communications to ensure Hodder Education is part of the Hachette story and other divisions are aware of key initiatives.&nbsp;</li><li>Work with key stakeholders to create presentations and tenders that showcase the brand and business vision, strategy, and goals.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage crisis communications and escalation with relevant stakeholders, refining and distributing crisis communications processes.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborate with other departments to ensure consistent messaging and brand alignment.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide leadership and guidance to the team, ensuring they are upskilled and aligned with the overall vision.&nbsp;</li><li>Lead the coordination of large internal events, including logistics, venue selection, and organising key activities.&nbsp;</li><li>Manage the Brand and Communications budget.&nbsp;</li><li>Create a thought leadership strategy, positioning Hodder Education as a leader in the field.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Significant experience in a brand and communications role.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of rebranding and rollout.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven success in developing and executing internal and external communication plans.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven success of implementing successful company rebrands of a sizeable company with international reach. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in crisis communications. &nbsp;</li><li>Experience in copywriting with exceptional written and verbal communication skills.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in using digital content tools and analytics tools.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with CRM systems e.g., Salesforce, HubSpot.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and inspire teams, driving collaboration and fostering a high-performance culture.&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional customer-centric mindset with a keen understanding of customer needs and the ability to deliver outstanding customer experiences.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to analyse marketing data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions to improve marketing effectiveness.&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills, with the ability to develop and maintain partnerships with key influencers and stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience with international communications and managing third-party vendors.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, setting priorities, and delivering results within tight deadlines.&nbsp;</li><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively convey complex marketing data and strategies to diverse audiences.&nbsp;</li><li>A self-starter with ownership mentality and confident in managing key stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, adapting to changing market trends and business needs.&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications (desirable but not essential)<ul><li>Bachelor's degree in Brand, Communication, Marketing, or related field.&nbsp;</li><li>Relevant certifications in brand, communications, marketing, or project management.&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;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>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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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>

Head of brand and communications (12 month FTC)

Closing date: 2nd August 2024Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;This exciting role offers the opportunity to work on fiction titles in a wide range of genres and to engage in many aspects of the publishing process.&nbsp;Quercus is a division of Hachette UK,&nbsp;one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints.&nbsp;Founded in 2004, Quercus has won the prestigious ‘Publisher of the Year’ award and built a reputation as a hit-maker: daring, ambitious, socially conscious and collaborative.We are the publishing house that brought you Lisbeth Salander in the Dragon Tattoo series; bestselling Crime/Thriller writer Peter May as well as the go-to anti-racism resource&nbsp;Me and White Supremacy by Layla Saad. Quercus is home to commercial and literary novels from much-loved authors as well as breakout new voices. Our international bestsellers include Elly Griffiths, Beth O’Leary, Silvia Moreno-Garcia, Joël Dicker and Daniel Kehlmann.Quercus is looking for an Editorial Assistant to join the busy and friendly editorial team, working across the Riverrun, MacLehose Press and Quercus Fiction lists.&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Reporting to one of our Fiction Publishers and providing them and the wider editorial team with administrative support across all three fiction imprints.</li><li>Providing administrative and editorial support, including but not limited to:<ul><li>taking minutes in the editorial, digital and acquisitions meetings, circulating the agenda and the minutes</li><li>submitting books for prizes and awards</li><li>sending out advance copies and proof mailings</li><li>assisting with cover copy</li><li>ensuring metadata is kept up to date</li><li>ensuring sales teams have the material they need</li><li>reading submissions</li><li>carrying out administrative tasks in relation to allocated projects.</li></ul></li><li>Project-managing forthcoming books from manuscript to print/eBook:<ul><li>liaising with the managing editor on copyedits and proofreads and checking the work</li><li>liaising with authors to resolve queries</li><li>preparing prelims and putting books into production</li><li>collating proofs, checking eBooks and inserting eBook endmatter</li><li>acting as the main point of contact between the editorial, art and production teams for allocated projects.</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>We are looking for someone who is highly efficient, with a close eye for detail, and an excellent communicator.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>A can-do, enthusiastic attitude is essential, along with a proven ability to work well under pressure and multi-task.&nbsp;</li><li>An interest in literary and crime &amp; thriller fiction would be an advantage.</li><li>Interested in the processes and systems and eager to learn</li><li>Highly organised</li><li>Able to multitask and organise effectively</li><li>Confident with excellent grammar, spelling and verbal communication skills</li><li>A competent administrator with knowledge of Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Biblio would be an advantage</li><li>A keen reader</li></ul>&nbsp;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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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>

Editorial assistant

Closing date: 11th August 2024Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: 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.&nbsp;Passionate about the publishing industry? John Murray Press is looking for a team player with strong communication skills to join our Contracts &amp; Business Affairs team.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 12 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.John Murray publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing.Reporting to the Manager, Contracts &amp; Business Affairs, the successful candidate will work across John Murray's specialist, trade and Quercus lists, working closely with their colleagues in the John Murray Press contracts team providing support.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Draft and/or check contractual paperwork as requested, under supervision and guidance of line manager.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Handle permissions requests in a timely manner</li><li>Do research and provide support for ad hoc projects as needed&nbsp;</li><li>Handle reversion requests, providing information and guidance to editors, draft reversion letters and update Biblio and other databases</li></ul>The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive and the job holder may be required to undertake such other duties as may reasonably be required.&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Meticulous eye for detail&nbsp;</li><li>Computer literacy – good skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint</li><li>Knowledge of, or aptitude for, relevant applications/systems, e.g. Biblio.</li><li>Excellent organisation and administrative skills</li><li>Excellent standard of written and spoken English</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>Adaptability</li><li>Interest in the publishing industry</li></ul>&nbsp;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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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>

Contracts assistant

Closing date: 2 August 2024 at 23:59Salary: £30,000 - £33,0000, dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)Contract: PermanentLocation: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;Have you got experience in brand management, communications and/or marketing? Hodder Education is seeking a creative brand and communications executive to join their dynamic team.&nbsp;Hodder Education is the home of accessible, future-proofed educational resources where we put students, teachers and parents at the heart of everything we do. Our goal is to help every teacher and learner across the globe to succeed by creating and delivering high-quality content and support.Hodder Education is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.We are seeking a creative brand and communications executive to join our team. The ideal candidate will have proven&nbsp;experience in brand management, communications or marketing. Reporting to the brand and communications manager, you will play a key role in enhancing our brand presence and ensuring clear, consistent, and effective communication across all channels to enhance our company's global brand presence and reputation.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Assist in the development and implementation of brand and communications campaigns across various channels, including email, social, print and events.&nbsp;</li><li>Ensure brand consistency across all materials and communications, adhering to, and championing, our brand guidelines, and enhancing our brand image and reputation.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor and analyse brand performance metrics, providing insights for improvement.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Coordinate with internal teams to ensure brand consistency and effective communication.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Conduct market research to understand market trends and customer behaviour to inform marketing strategies.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Create, edit, and proofread content for various communication materials, including press releases, leaflets, catalogues, website content, and social media posts using tools such as Canva and freelance designers.&nbsp;</li><li>Create engaging and relevant content for various marketing channels, including adverts, social media, blogs, newsletters and website copy.&nbsp;</li><li>Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to inform brand strategies.&nbsp;</li><li>Assist in the creation and distribution of Hodder Education’s internal newsletter, tracking internal buy-in for ideas on how to increase engagement.&nbsp;</li><li>Oversee brand-led social media activities, including posting, taking photos, ensuring coverage of major events, and managing social media brand campaigns.&nbsp;</li><li>Raise purchase orders and keep track of Brand and Communications spend.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide support for the organisation of internal and external events, such as preparing branded event materials, preparing branded goody bags and assisting with social media updates during events.</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; capable of crafting compelling messages and coordinating effectively with internal and external teams.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in creating engaging content for various platforms, including social media, blogs, newsletters, and marketing materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in managing social media accounts, creating posts, and engaging with the audience.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficiency in using design tools such as Canva to create on-brand marketing assets and promotional materials.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously, ensuring timely delivery.&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to analyse brand performance metrics and campaign results, providing actionable insights and recommendations.&nbsp;</li><li>Understanding of brand strategy, marketing principles, and market research techniques.&nbsp;</li><li>Innovative thinking and ability to generate new ideas for campaigns and content.&nbsp;</li><li>Meticulous approach ensuring accuracy and quality in all deliverables.&nbsp;</li><li>Initiative to identify opportunities and drive projects forward independently.&nbsp;</li><li>Collaborative mindset, willing to work closely with colleagues.&nbsp;</li><li>Flexibility to adapt to changing conditions and new technologies.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong problem-solving skills to address challenges effectively.&nbsp;</li><li>Efficient time management skills to prioritise tasks and meet deadlines.&nbsp;</li></ul>Experience: &nbsp;<ul><li>Proven experience&nbsp;in brand management, communications, or marketing.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven track record of supporting successful brand campaigns.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience working with global teams, coordinating cross-functional efforts, and ensuring alignment with key stakeholders.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience in creating and managing content for various marketing channels, including copywriting for print and digital.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with social media management and design tools, including Canva and Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator).&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient with content management systems (CMS) and email marketing tools.&nbsp;</li><li>Familiarity with MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).&nbsp;</li><li>Basic knowledge of analytics tools (Google Analytics) and social media management platforms (Hootsuite, Buffer).&nbsp;</li></ul>Qualifications: &nbsp;<ul><li>A bachelor’s degree in brand, communications, marketing, or a related field would be advantageous.</li></ul>&nbsp;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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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>

Brand and communications executive

Closing date: 30th July 2024Salary: £32,200-£38,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +beneLocation: This role can be based at our London, Sheffield, Edinburgh or Bristol office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.&nbsp;An exciting opportunity has come up for an editor with strong commercial instincts and a passion for publishing the best in commercial women's fiction.&nbsp;Sphere is the commercial hub of Little, Brown, a major trade division within Hachette and four-time winner of the Publisher of the Year Award.Sphere Fiction is one of the most innovative and successful commercial imprints in the UK and the proud home of globally bestselling brands Mark Billingham, Val McDermid, Patricia Cornwell, Nicholas Sparks and more, as well as some of the biggest recent bestsellers and brands of the future, including Ali Hazelwood and Colleen Hoover. Our ethos is to publish something for everyone; we put what readers want front and centre and aim to reach mass audiences who might be traditional book-buyers as well as those who might instead be entertainment consumers first and foremost.The successful candidate will be acquiring a range of titles for Sphere’s general fiction list, from zeitgeisty rom-coms to traditional women's and general fiction. Reporting to Sphere Fiction’s Deputy Publisher Tilda Key, the candidate will be responsible for publishing a small number of existing authors as well as working closely with the Deputy Publisher and Sphere Fiction's Executive Publisher Lucy Malagoni to acquire in line with the list’s strategic aims.&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Establishing and maintaining strong relationships with authors</li><li>Championing books throughout the publication process</li><li>Working effectively with marketing, sales, publicity, production, design and rights teams</li><li>Maintaining good relationships with literary agents and scouts</li><li>Finding and acquiring new talent for the Sphere fiction list</li><li>Negotiating contracts with authors and agents</li></ul>&nbsp;Who we're looking forWe are looking for a creative, motivated and market-savvy candidate who enjoys working closely with a tight-knit team, but feels confident driving their publications in a busy division.&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity for an editor looking to take on a varied list of authors and plenty of opportunity to acquire new projects.&nbsp;<ul><li>The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience editing and publishing women's fiction, and may have supported a senior team member on brand publishing.</li><li>Strong awareness of the women's fiction market and trends</li><li>Experience communicating with and editing authors</li><li>Experience briefing jackets, writing cover copy and metadata</li><li>Attention to detail and ability to hit deadlines</li><li>Some commissioning and/or IP development experience is desirable but not essential</li></ul>Alongside how your experiences fit the role, in your covering letter we would also love to hear about the commercial women's fiction publication (from any publisher) that has most impressed you in the past twelve months, and why.&nbsp;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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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>

Commissioning editor

Closing date: 5th August 2024Salary: £27,000 (+bonus +benefits)Location: 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.&nbsp;Assist in the delivery of exciting online and in-person events at Hachette UK!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 12&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.The Production Assistant is responsible for providing a range of support to produce online and in-person events, streaming, marketing asset production, music and sound design, editing and the provision of professional AV expertise within the Hachette UK business.&nbsp;Who we're looking for<ul><li>Media/Film production qualifications and/or equivalent professional experience.&nbsp;</li><li>Experience of using filming equipment such as DSLR cameras, gimbals, lights, stands and more.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in the use of editing softwares, such as DaVinci, Premiere Pro and/or After Effects. With a clear knowledge of colour grading, graphic animations and completing&nbsp;content confidently.&nbsp;</li><li>Proven track record of delivering multimedia production, including in-person, online and hybrid events. Along with the use of PA and streaming equipment.&nbsp;</li><li>Strong people skills, a clear communicator and confident liaising with multiple stakeholders.</li><li>Able to work in a fast-paced environment while multitasking and prioritising simultaneous projects.</li><li>Experience and/or skills in administrative organisation or production.&nbsp;</li><li>Proficient in Microsoft Office.</li><li>Effective time management skills.</li><li>Highly organised efficient and self-starting.</li></ul>In your application, please submit your CV, cover letter, and a portfolio of recent relevant work (which is in the cover letter section).&nbsp;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.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.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>

AV and events production assistant

Closing date: 5th August 2024Salary: £23,500Location: Following your initial training period which will be office-based (in Didcot, Oxfordshire), you will be able to make the most of the current hybrid model.Hours: 35 hours per week. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, with a one-hour lunch break.&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?&nbsp;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.Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group. We have seen real growth in the past 5 years, moved into a new state of the art facility and have built a reputation for being ‘best in class’ in our industry. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade.This 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.&nbsp;What you'll be doingOn 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 a 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.&nbsp;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 working in the following roles and/or industries:<ul><li>Hospitality, retail, customer service advisor/assistant, customer account manager, customer support, customer care advisor, complaints handler, customer experience, customer excellence, telesales and/or call centre.</li></ul></li></ul>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;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.

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