Hachette UK

Course Dates 14th May to 30th July 2026 Scholarship Overview This fully funded scholarship is available for LGBTQIA+ screenwriters with limited financial means to study a three month online Writing TV Drama course led by Jamie Nuttgens. Eligibility Open to anyone over 18, who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and meets the low income criteria detailed below. Financial Criteria Unmarried and not co habiting with a partner, annual gross pre tax income less than £30,000 and personal savings less than £10,000. Married or co habiting, household gross pre tax income less than £45,000 and savings (together or individually) less than £10,000. Applicants who do not meet these thresholds but are financially challenged may still apply with an explanation of circumstances. Terms & Conditions Applicants must meet eligibility criteria. The application requires statements about gender identity, sexuality, financial status, and reasons for deserving the scholarship. Income thresholds apply to current salary or self employed profits; benefits such as jobseeker's allowance count as income. Proof of financial circumstances may be requested. The scholarship covers only the named course; it does not cover other fee paying places. Applicants must not be represented by an agent. Application Procedure Submit a single PDF containing the opening of your pilot script (up to fifteen pages, max 2,200 words), a 300 word synopsis of the pilot episode, and a 300 word synopsis of the rest of the serial. File must be uploaded via the application form. Applications close at midnight end of day Monday 20 April; decisions will be communicated by Friday 24 April. Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access. EEO Statement We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under represented in the creative industries.

Course Dates 14th May to 30th July 2026 Scholarship Overview This fully funded scholarship is available for LGBTQIA+ screenwriters with limited financial means to study a three month online Writing TV Drama course led by Jamie Nuttgens. Eligibility Open to anyone over 18, who identifies as LGBTQIA+ and meets the low income criteria detailed below. Financial Criteria Unmarried and not co habiting with a partner, annual gross pre tax income less than £30,000 and personal savings less than £10,000. Married or co habiting, household gross pre tax income less than £45,000 and savings (together or individually) less than £10,000. Applicants who do not meet these thresholds but are financially challenged may still apply with an explanation of circumstances. Terms & Conditions Applicants must meet eligibility criteria. The application requires statements about gender identity, sexuality, financial status, and reasons for deserving the scholarship. Income thresholds apply to current salary or self employed profits; benefits such as jobseeker's allowance count as income. Proof of financial circumstances may be requested. The scholarship covers only the named course; it does not cover other fee paying places. Applicants must not be represented by an agent. Application Procedure Submit a single PDF containing the opening of your pilot script (up to fifteen pages, max 2,200 words), a 300 word synopsis of the pilot episode, and a 300 word synopsis of the rest of the serial. File must be uploaded via the application form. Applications close at midnight end of day Monday 20 April; decisions will be communicated by Friday 24 April. Please state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access. EEO Statement We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under represented in the creative industries.

A leading book distribution company in the UK is seeking a Head of Night Operations to oversee site performance and manage outbound despatches. This role requires strong leadership skills and experience in a warehouse environment. You will lead a multi-skilled team, ensure operational flow, and collaborate with key stakeholders. Ideal candidates will exhibit exceptional problem-solving abilities, strategic ownership of operations, and a strong commercial mindset. Benefits include 35 days holiday, a pension plan, and various employee support programs.

Who we are and what we do We, Hachette UK Distribution, are the leading book distribution company in the UK. We are one of the most advanced distribution centres in Europe, with leading-edge automation and modern systems which will ensure world-class service to customers and publisher clients. We ship in excess of 60 million books globally each year and supply one out of every four books to the UK trade. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. Hachette UK Distribution is part of the Hachette UK publishing group. What you'll be doing With an increasing level of operational throughput across of distribution across sites, this role is a significant business enabler to strengthen our position as a market leader, ensuring that we take full advantage of service innovations, flow of site outbound volume to support the future needs of our publishers and customers. Acting as the business lead in site operations operating on a 24/5 operation, the role will require a Head of Night operations to lead and deliver the business requirements to fulfil the needs of our clients. Responsible for leading a complete operational team whilst overseeing multiple all areas of flow for all outbound volume despatches and overall responsibility of the site through the night. The distribution centre and this role is responsible for maintaining the operational flow and loading of departing trailers to facilitate the daily requirements and needs to maintain the outbound volume, it involves all aspects of distribution centre management in terms of multiple departmental knowledge, health and safety, security, and cross site functions. This position requires comprehensive expertise across all aspects of distribution centre management, including cross-functional operations, health and safety, security, and inter-site collaboration. The Head of Nights Operations will maintain strong, effective working relationships with operational leadership teams, Security, and key internal and external stakeholders, including strategic supplier partners. Who we are looking for With proven experience of leading large, multi-skilled teams within a warehouse and distribution environment, you will be able to demonstrate delivery of continuous improvements through maximising teams, systems, technology and equipment. Drawing on your knowledge of warehouse management, automation solutions and control systems, alongside proven strategic ownership of scale 3rd party relationships and stakeholder management, you will be a strong communicator, able to influence at all levels and bring people with you. Your analytical skills will see you providing data led insights, combined with strong commercial and industry awareness to translate strategy to action. With great decision-making capabilities, and the ability to manage multiple priorities, you will be skilled at delivering through others and seek opportunities to coach and develop your team. In a fast-moving operation, there are always times when you will need to pull up your sleeves and draw on your personal motivation and resilience to successfully overcome challenges, showing high levels of tenacity and judgement to solving problems. Your growth mindset and relationship driven approach (internally and externally) will support your enthusiasm for innovation as well as solutions focus and underpin a performance culture. You will also have considerable understanding of environmentally sustainable packaging solutions, ideally ISO accredited in environmental and H&S in the workplace, with proven project management capability. What we offer Our people are our greatest asset and our benefits reflect this. Therefore, we offer an extensive list of benefits that include: 35 days annual holiday including Bank Holidays Pension Plan and Life Assurance schemes Company enhanced family policy including maternity, paternity and shared parental Reward programme giving discounts, savings and cash back at numerous retailers 2 Community Days per year Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Generous discounts on books we publish Mental Health First Aiders / Champions and an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Wide-ranging training library Development Programmes including Mentoring Staff Events Many employee networks to join Free onsite parking Free tea and coffee Our commitment 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.

What you'll be doing Facilities duties: Support the delivery of all building management, facilities and maintenance services at Carmelite House. Conduct regular inspections of all Hachette occupied floor areas, communal spaces, meeting rooms, shower and toilet facilities, etc. Recording of all defects, faults, breakdowns and repairs onto on-line tracker registers Reporting faults and breakdowns to the specific approved contractor or appointed service provider for actioning and ensure they are attended to and resolved within the given time frames. Manage and maintain the Facilities Help Desk email account, ensuring all requests, enquiries and reports are responded to and resolved in a timely and efficient manner. Carry out regular checks on first aid box contents, central stationery stocks, notice board posters and general signage to ensure they are at the correct levels and displays are current. To provide ad hoc support to the Post Room team in their daily duties as may be necessary including setting up/re-setting of furniture for larger conference events. To provide ad hoc support to the Print Room team as may be necessary. Assist the Building Manager with the delivery of Health &Safety checks and to participate in emergency planning, incident management and building evacuations as required. Manage and process the Meridian compliance database system, including chasing up and up-dating due and expired documentation and relevant actions. To assist the receptionist in Co-ordinating approved quotations, raising purchase orders on the SAP system for sending out to service providers. Organise Fire Marshall and First Aid training for staff members, including up-dating training records and display posters. Be the Facilities team representative for all new staff starters and leavers procedures including carrying out building induction tours. Lifting and transporting standard boxes of books and furniture items, etc, with the aid of suitable, designated, trollies. Assist the Receptionist in managing the access control system, setting up and printing new ID cards as required Manage the various types of lockers located around the building including key issuing and up-dating admin database records. Order specific stationery and furniture items for the team and other users including DSE working from home equipment requirements. Assist with internal office churn moves in terms of furniture relocations, desk set ups and general ad-hoc tasks. Collate and record daily building occupancy statistics. Management of the 6th Story are area display books and how they are presented. Organise regular collection of charity and/or surplus books from floors for re-assignment to other display areas or disposal. Recording and safe storage of all lost property items ready for collection or disposal after set period of time. To be first line support cover for the reception desk during Receptionist lunch time and short term sick periods. Reception duties: Greet visitors, staff and contractors in a professional and courteous manner at all times. Answer and manage incoming calls, emails and enquiries in a friendly, efficient and effective way. Maintain a tidy and welcoming reception desk, ensuring area remains presentable and clutter free at all times. Manage the visitor management system, recording visitor arrivals and contacting the respective host. Issue daily temporary staff access passes and recording them on the card management database system This is not an exclusive or exhaustive list of duties, and the job holder be required to undertake such other tasks as may reasonably be required. Who we are looking for Skills/Knowledge/Personal Attributes: Previous experience working within a facilities, property management or hotel environment is essential. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a professional and client focus demeanour. Polite, courteous and have a personable and approachable manner. Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Power Point and Teams). Ability to work under pressure, including dealing with ever changing priorities. Working style that encourages team work both within the role and across business functions. Collaborative working spirit that enhances and builds effective working relationships both internally and externally. The ability to multi-task effectively and prioritise workloads on a daily basis. A positive "can do" attitude with the ability to use their own initiative. Have an innovative and self-motivated mindset to resolve problems and improve processes and systems. Excellent written and spoken communication skills. Be customer focussed and have the confidence to effectively deal with difficult situations as they may arise. Qualifications/Certifications: IOSH or other Health & Safety qualifications (desirable) NVQ in Business Admin, Customer Services or Property Management (desirable) Manual Handling trained (desirable) Emergency First Aid and Fire Marshall trained (or a willingness to complete training) What we offer Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this: 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) Private medical insurance Dental insurance Generous pension schemes Rent deposit loans 2 community days per year Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months) Retail discounts through Hachette rewards Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Wide-ranging training library Development programmes (including mentoring) Up to 70% off book purchases A charity bookshelf 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks Season ticket loans And much more! The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, Monday to Friday