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Jumpstart your publishing career with a dynamic role at Bloomsbury Academic, a prestigious global publisher in the educational sector
Overview
Salary £27000
Location London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly? Hybrid (In-person ~2 days / week)- London United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Bloomsbury Academic is a distinguished publishing house recognized for producing superior print and digital resources for the higher education market worldwide. Established in 1986, the company has grown to have a presence in major cities such as London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford, and Sydney, making it an exciting time to join a thriving, international team.
- Provide comprehensive support to the Commissioning Editor and Publisher in the Business and Economics division.
- Assist in various stages of publishing from evaluating new proposals to the final publication of textbooks and digital resources.
- Gain invaluable experience in the publishing industry, perfect for someone looking to grow their career in this field.
- Exceptional organizational and communication skills.
- Ability to establish effective working relationships.
- High level of attention to detail and accuracy.
- Self-motivated with a positive, proactive attitude.
- Capable of working collaboratively and independently.
- Proficient in problem-solving and using Microsoft Office tools.
To apply, submit your CV and a cover letter through the 'APPLY NOW' button addressed to Human Resources, detailing your fit for the role by March 31, 2024.
The Organisation - Bloomsbury Academic Bloomsbury Academic is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986. We publish high-quality print and digital resources for the higher education market globally. We have offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney.
The Role - Editorial Assistant, Business & Economics We are looking for an enthusiastic and organised Editorial Assistant to join our friendly Business and Economics team. The Editorial Assistant will support the Commissioning Editor and Publisher, working on a variety of market-leading textbooks and digital learning resources for university-level students. This role involves supporting all aspects of the publishing process from new proposals through to publication. It is an ideal role for a talented individual who is keen to develop their career in publishing.
Job Requirements The ideal applicant for this role will be organised, an excellent communicator (written and verbal), able to build effective working relationships, meticulous in their attention to detail and accuracy, self-motivated with a positive attitude, able to work well as part of a team and independently, good at finding solutions to problems and using their initiative, and numerate, with experience of using Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word and Excel.
Benefits The role is a full-time (35 hours per week) permanent position with a salary of £27,000. The role is based at our London office on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. We also offer 25 days holiday, 3.5 days Christmas company holiday, two paid Personal Wellness Days, Flexible Fridays, Season Ticket Loan, Share save Scheme, In-house Doctor, Eye care Voucher Scheme, and more.
Application Details Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 31st March 2024.
