Editorial Assistant

Bloomsbury is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, professional and academic publishing. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and organisational support for our Academic Literary Studies, Medical Humanities and Digital Cultures list. The successful candidate will assist the Senior Publisher, working across our Literary Studies, Medical Humanities and Digital Cultures list. The list comprises of high quality and cutting-edge scholarship alongside texts for students.

This is an excellent opportunity to learn first-hand about a broad range of activities across the publishing business and develop the key skills required for a career in publishing. The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices.

The role

To provide administrative support to the Senior Publisher, Literary Studies, Medical Humanities and Digital Cultures, in the effective management of books throughout the publication process. This includes liaising with authors to ensure manuscripts are delivered on time, preparing manuscripts for production, sending proposals and draft manuscripts for review, managing backlist titles, and other administrative duties.

Bloomsbury Benefits

• Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
• 25 days holiday
• 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
• Two paid Personal Wellness Days
• Flexible Fridays
• Season Ticket Loan
• Share save Scheme
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
• In-house Doctor
• Eye care Voucher Scheme

And a range of other benefits as listed on our company website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/work-with-us/rewarding-you/

Additional information

The role is a full-time, permanent position

Salary Pay Point: £27,000 per annum

Application Deadline: 16th July 2024

Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK – Bloomsbury Publishing do not sponsor visas