Literary Agent Assistant Role at Aitken Alexander Associates Ltd

Aitken Alexander is looking for an assistant who wants to develop their career in the publishing industry providing support to Clare Alexander and Emma Paterson, who represent a diverse list of established and emerging authors, including Ayobami Adebayo, Pat Barker, Oyinkan Braithwaite, Natasha Brown, Elaine Castillo, Mona Chalabi, Jung Chang, Rachel Clarke, Diana Evans, Bernardine Evaristo, Shon Faye, Sebastian Faulks, Helen Fielding, Mark Haddon, Megan Hunter, Claire Kilroy, Sam Knight, Chris Power, Joanna Quinn, Francis Spufford, Rory Stewart and Preti Taneja.

The successful candidate should be a passionate and curious reader of contemporary and classic fiction and non-fiction, with excellent administrative and communication skills. Some prior experience of working in an office would be advantageous. Above all, they should want to assist in managing writers’ careers and helping to discover and nurture new talent.

Aitken Alexander is a small company with a dynamic, collegial environment, and the right candidate should see this as an opportunity to learn about the publishing industry and work across two exciting author lists. We are based in King’s Cross. Salary according to experience but not less than £28,000 p.a.

Your application letter along with your CV should be addressed to Clare Alexander and Emma Paterson and e-mailed to jobs@aitkenalexander.co.uk by 16th September. In your letter, please mention and discuss a book you have read and admired.