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Application deadline: 29 July 2024 at 10amSalary: £30,500 per annum pro rata plus 6% pension contributionHours: Part-time (3.5 days&nbsp;per week), Arts Emergency operates a 35-hour week, we will consider compressed or annualised hoursLocation: This role can be home or office-based, or hybrid&nbsp;Do you have a passion for youth work and the arts?Arts Emergency, a mentoring organisation and support network aiming to address the inequalities in the creative and cultural sectors, is looking for an experienced and motivated Merseyside Mentoring Officer.Arts Emergency has been supporting young people through its mentoring programme since 2011. During this time, we’ve seen a huge community of mentors from across the UK’s creative industries come together to support nearly 2,000 underrepresented young people to pursue higher education, creativity and careers.As the Merseyside Mentoring Officer, you will work to recruit, match and support mentoring pairs across Merseyside. This is a busy, fun, and super rewarding role where you’ll get to work independently while being supported by the Mentoring Manager, your Mentoring team colleagues, and the wider Arts Emergency team around the country.&nbsp;Key tasks<ul><li>Recruit and maintain a network of volunteer mentors, in collaboration with the wider Mentoring and Arts Emergency team</li><li>Organise mentor training events and carry out necessary safeguarding measures, including enhanced checks with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for volunteers &nbsp;</li><li>Promote the mentoring programme with schools, colleges, and other referral partners &nbsp;</li><li>Manage existing relationships and develop new ones with schools, colleges, and other referral partners</li><li>Manage application and onboarding processes effectively</li><li>Ensure the best possible mentor matches for young people and provide high-quality support throughout their mentoring relationship</li><li>Monitor the programme and share updates proactively with the Mentoring Manager, including reviewing and responding to mentor reports</li><li>Curate monthly newsletters, sharing opportunities with Merseyside-based mentees &nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Experience working with young people aged 16-18</li><li>Experience of programme delivery in a related field (e.g. youth work, arts and culture, education)</li><li>Knowledge of the context and issues affecting young people in Merseyside</li><li>Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders</li><li>Good presentation skills and confident at public speaking</li><li>Good administrative and organisational skills</li><li>Creative thinking - ability to recognise and capitalise on value-added opportunities for mentors and mentees</li><li>Capability in using standard office programmes, web-based apps, and databases&nbsp;</li><li>Commitment to upholding Arts Emergency’s values of being bold, optimistic, and community-led</li><li>Passionate and driven to make a positive impact on the world</li><li>Always learning: a self-starter, motivated, eager to learn</li><li>Self-disciplined to work independently and communicate proactively with the wider team&nbsp;</li></ul>The role can be home or office-based, or hybrid. Arts Emergency’s head office is in London and Manchester. We also have access to Spaces offices around the country which all staff can use if an office space is needed outside these areas - including a co-working space off Wood Street in Liverpool city centre. Regular travel across Merseyside is essential as part of programme delivery.&nbsp; &nbsp;The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Arts Emergency

Merseyside mentoring officer

The closing date for applications: 1st August 2024&nbsp;Interviews: 14th / 15th August 2024&nbsp;Dates: September – October 2024&nbsp;Do you want be a film critic or journalist? Are you writing film reviews for blogs or social media but have not been able to break through to more established publications or platforms?&nbsp;Apply now to the award-winning BFI London Film Festival 2024 Critics Mentorship Programme for your chance to be mentored by industry media professionals and have your work published by LFF media partners and the BFI.&nbsp;We continue to look at how we can better serve writers from under-represented communities by offering mentorship that can pave the way to future opportunities for paid work in the media. As in previous years, we will be offering the 2024 Critics Mentorship to mentees from under-represented voices in film criticism.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;About the Mentorship Programme &nbsp;&nbsp;Successful applicants will be invited to experience the 68th BFI London Film Festival (9-20 October 2024) as an accredited press delegate plus participate in an online Induction session on 9 September, where they will meet the BFI LFF teams, their lead mentors, fellow mentees as well as their paired mentors to be taken through the mentorship programme.&nbsp;&nbsp;The mentorship programme will be intensive, running for 4 full days from 9-12 October 2024, with full access to press screenings and events, writing reviews and features plus additional interview opportunities and an array of networking opportunities. The LFF Critics Mentorship Programme won the 2022 Big Screen Award for Best Diversity &amp; Inclusion Initiative.&nbsp;Mentees will be paid the London Living Wage for work produced during the LFF and will have full press accreditation for the 12-day duration of the LFF (9-20 October 2024). Mentees from outside London will be eligible for accommodation and travel to participate in the programme.&nbsp;By the end of the programme, participants will have improved their film journalism skills and understanding of the industry and will have gained professional work experience, new work for their portfolio, industry contacts and a document of confirmation of having completed the placement.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Knowledge, skills and experience<ul><li>Applicants must be 18 and over with the right to work in the UK&nbsp;</li><li>To be eligible you will have not had any written work published in/on a national print publication/platform before</li><li>An interest in film with excellent writing skills&nbsp;</li><li>The ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with BFI colleagues, partners and stakeholders</li><li>You will self-identify from one or more of the underrepresented groups as detailed above&nbsp;</li><li>A commitment to continuous professional development and passion for film journalism.</li></ul>&nbsp;&nbsp;This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse individuals, as well as applicants with disabilities.Due to the demands of the programme and the availability of Lead Mentors, applicants must be able to commit to the full schedule of activity, in particular being available full time from 9 to 12 October 2024, including evenings. Please do not apply if you are unavailable on these specific dates.&nbsp;

BFI Southbank

BFI Stephen Street

BFI National Archive

British Film Institute

Welcome to the BFI

Austenomics: BFI Video Essay

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BFI LFF Critics Mentorship Programme 2024

Closing date: 1st September 2024 at 11.59pmSalary: National Living WageDuration: 6 monthsWorking pattern: Part-time working 3 days per week (Ideal working days are Thursday and Friday, with a flexible third day)Location: EdinburghStart date: 30th September 2024&nbsp;Learn invaluable skills in creative facilitation and be part of an inspiring, children's rights-focused arts initiative with this exciting 6-month internship!<a href="https://www.imaginate.org.uk/" target="_blank">Imaginate</a> is Scotland's national charity that presents, develops and celebrates inspiring theatre and dance performances for children and young people. The organisation works year-round with schools and community groups on projects such as their flagship Creative Encounters project, they produce the Edinburgh International Children's Festival: an annual celebration of world-class theatre and dance performances for young audiences, and provide development opportunities, projects and international exchange for artists and freelancers in the young audiences sector.&nbsp;The Trainee Creative Facilitator will work on Creative Encounters, a partnership project with North Edinburgh Arts in which children commission artists to make new theatre and/or dance performances for the North Edinburgh Community Festival and the Children’s Festival Family Encounters Day.&nbsp;The participating children lead on the selection process (reading applications, shortlisting, interviewing and then choosing artists) and inform and shape the creation of the performances.&nbsp;It is an exciting time to join this project as it heads into its third year as the trainee will be able to work with children, artists and Imaginate staff to support the creation of three new theatre/dance commissions.&nbsp;There are opportunities to gain experience across Imaginate’s community and schools projects, and artist development programmes including free places on Imaginate workshops and access to their 'Go &amp; See Fund' to cover the cost of seeing performances.&nbsp;&nbsp;What you will learn<ul><li>Facilitation skills – You will work alongside your mentor (Lou Brodie, Creative Projects Facilitator) to learn about innovative tools and techniques needed to help children and young people work together to think differently, and collectively shape new solutions.</li><li>Children’s rights – You will explore the UN Convention on Rights of a Child with a focus on where it intersects with arts and culture as well as taking part in Creative Encounters sessions sharing children’s rights knowledge with the children. &nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Child protection and safeguarding training – You will learn about child protection and safeguarding when working with children and young people (both in school settings and in out of school groups).&nbsp;This will include doing an NSPCC online course in child protection, taking part in in-house training led by Imaginate's DCPO/Senior Producer, Pamela Walker, and through mentoring with Lou Brodie.&nbsp;You will receive a Disclosure Scotland PVG certificate to take on to future employment.&nbsp;</li><li>Trauma-informed practice – You will be offered time and support to learn about trauma-informed practice including this <a href="https://learn.nes.nhs.scot/37898/national-trauma-training-programme/trauma-informed" target="_blank">Level 1 training with NHS Scotland</a>. &nbsp;</li><li>Networking and connections – You will be invited to all Imaginate sector networking and social events offering a great opportunity to make connections for future work.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Other – You will have time to meet with members of the Imaginate team to learn about areas of work that are of interest such as producing, tour booking, festival management, project coordination, marketing, finance, working in a school setting, policy writing and organisational strategy.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;How you will learn<ul><li>Attend the regular Creative Encounters group sessions.</li><li>Take part in Creative Encounters project planning.</li><li>Observe project budgeting with the team.</li><li>Take part in sessions and project evaluation and documentation.</li><li>Take part in a bespoke programme of training through Imaginate.</li><li>Attend regular meetings with Line Manager and with Mentor.</li><li>Attend Imaginate Team Update Meetings and other meetings of interest.</li><li>See theatre and dance performances for children and young people.</li><li>Keep a learning diary to document training and learning.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we're looking for<ul><li>Enthusiasm about developing facilitation skills and a career in creative facilitation.</li><li>A passion for theatre and dance.</li><li>Interest in working with children and young people.</li><li>Committed to creating safe and positive spaces for children and young people and sharing in Imaginate’s values of being curious, friendly, open and compassionate.</li></ul>&nbsp;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>&nbsp;This opportunity is open to Black, Asian and ethnically diverse candidates.This role is part-funded by the&nbsp;Mo Siewcharran Memorial Fund which support internships for young talent from ethnicities that are under-represented in the theatre, publishing and music industries.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.

Imaginate

Trainee creative facilitator

Closing date: 22nd August 2024&nbsp;Seeking a new challenge in strategic communications? Milltown Partners offers a dynamic environment with a tech-focused client base.Milltown Partners is a global advisory firm working with influential organizations and individuals on the communications and public policy challenges that define their reputations. We are looking for a Communications Consultant who has at least 3 years of strategic communications experience under their belt and is looking for their next opportunity in an exciting consultancy with a technology-centric client base.Consultants are the driving force behind our work. They are trusted advisors who are able to shift the reputation of our clients, in line with agreed strategy and priorities. They drive work across the whole team in a way that makes the most of everyone’s skills and experience, supporting more junior colleagues to develop and deputising for Directors and Partners when required.&nbsp;&nbsp;ResponsibilitiesReputation strategy: drawing on deep knowledge of channels and audiences to identify how best to position clients and tell their story<ul><li>Working with client team leads to set the strategy and priorities for client work</li><li>Creating integrated communications plans to guide the execution of the agreed strategy</li><li>Applying an understanding of how to deliver client objectives using strategies and tactics to reach target audiences on appropriate channels</li><li>Designing and interrogating client asks and designing research briefs to ensure that all advice is underpinned by insights</li><li>Tailoring the style and content of advice to meet the needs and expectations of individual clients</li><li>Going above and beyond the brief to suggest the most creative solutions</li></ul>Advising: earning the trust of a variety of clients and providing recommendations that are understood and accepted<ul><li>Advising in a variety of formats (written or verbal) and choosing the most effective format for the client, at the right time</li><li>Producing compelling written content and driving the execution of significant communications moments for clients (e.g. media briefings, speeches, owned channels and events)</li><li>Reading a wide breadth of industry and client news to understand the issues clients are facing in order to inform our advice</li><li>Drawing on a deep knowledge of audiences and channels to identify how best to position clients and achieve their communications goals</li></ul>People management: supporting the wellbeing of the team and encouraging everyone to perform, learn and develop<ul><li>Developing project plans for client teams and ensuring work is delivered in a timely and high quality manner</li><li>Managing the work of junior colleagues, and supporting their professional development through coaching and mentoring</li><li>Encouraging continuous learning and development, including the delegation of tasks and the provision of constructive feedback</li></ul>Contributing to the business: applying knowledge of how the firm and clients generate revenue to improve the quality of our advice and analysis<ul><li>Applying knowledge of the commercial context in which clients operate to ensure our advice furthers their business objectives</li><li>Understanding how Milltown operates as a business (e.g. team profitability) and beginning to contribute to internal projects</li><li>Demonstrating restlessness about spotting growth and development opportunities for the business (e.g. finding new ways to help clients, ways to run teams efficiently or share knowledge internally)</li><li>Using personal interests and/or former experience to contribute to the continued growth of the business, both potential new business opportunities and development opportunities for the team</li></ul>Contributing to a collaborative and inclusive work environment<ul><li>Giving and receiving regular feedback to individuals at all levels in the firm</li><li>Actively seeking input or assistance from others and reflecting their contributions in the work</li><li>Demonstrating allyship to all colleagues</li><li>Supporting the wellbeing of everyone on the team &nbsp;</li></ul>Knowledge, skills and experienceEssential<ul><li>Excellent command of written and verbal English language</li><li>Corporate/technology communications experience - either/or consultancy or in-house roles</li><li>Demonstrable ability to take a strategic approach to assessing corporate reputation challenges and opportunities</li><li>Understanding of different audiences and channels that make up the communications landscape</li><li>Experience building advisory relationships with different stakeholders in order to deliver strategic counsel and insight</li><li>Experience developing media strategies and interacting with journalists</li><li>Experience of project management, including planning and delivering work against agreed goals, timetable and budget</li><li>Experience managing a team and delegating both upwards and downwards</li><li>Intellectual curiosity to develop subject matter expertise in new topics, and share that with colleagues</li><li>A highly motivated team member who values collaboration</li><li>A desire to seek out feedback in order to learn and develop</li><li>Commitment to contributing to a supportive and inclusive culture</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Exposure to relevant fields including research, policy, media and campaigns</li><li>Experience in the technology industry - either/or consultancy or in-house roles &nbsp;</li></ul>What we offer in return<ul><li>Competitive and fair base salary determined through annual industry benchmarking</li><li>Discretionary twice-yearly bonuses&nbsp;</li><li>Professional development opportunities, with access to both external experts and internal training programmes</li><li>MacBook Air and an iPhone XR</li><li>26 days annual leave, plus English Bank Holidays&nbsp;</li><li>4% employer pension contribution&nbsp;</li><li>Private healthcare insurance with Aviva for yourself and children&nbsp;</li><li>An Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 access to online, phone or&nbsp; face-to-face counselling&nbsp;</li><li>Annual eye test and annual flu jab&nbsp;</li><li>ClassPass membership&nbsp;</li><li>Income Protection insurance&nbsp;</li><li>Death in Service insurance&nbsp;</li><li>3-day week in the office hybrid policy (Monday, Tuesday &amp; Thursdays mandatory)</li><li>Variety of team events, such as charity socials, external speakers and firm celebrations</li></ul>&nbsp;About usMilltown Partners is a global advisory firm working with influential organizations and individuals on the communications and public policy challenges that define their reputations. We are an Employee Ownership Trust which means that we’re fully independent and will remain so; the people who work here own the company and share in its success. We will continue to do what we've always done: take the long view, build a business aligned to our values, invest in our people and their development, and innovate to improve the quality of our advice by combining our deep sector-specific knowledge and research-driven approach.Our clients are leaders in their field: groundbreaking technology companies and their founders; global businesses and their CEOs; prominent individuals and renowned institutions. Technology and innovation are at the heart of our business and problem-solving approach, and we root our strategies in data insights and research on the audiences that matter, messages that work, and communications channels that deliver.&nbsp;What do we think about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Milltown?Creating a diverse, equitably and inclusive environment is core to our values, culture and success as an employee owned business. We want to empower everyone in the team to share their best thinking and ideas, feel valued and know they are having an impact and belong in the business, regardless of their background, age, gender, race, religion, ethnicity, sexual orientation or disability. We have an ambitious DEI program managed by a global leadership team of volunteers with three global company commitments to: improve representation of minority groups, enhance everyone's sense of inclusion and support underrepresented communities through pro bono work. Underpinning these commitments is a focus on what it means to have a DEI culture and how to measure that in our approach to growth, attracting talent and the impact of our work for clients.&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.

Milltown Partners GBR

Communications consultant

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>

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Editorial assistant

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: 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>

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