Assistant to Literary Agent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an assistant to join our Books department and support one of our agents, Alice Lutyens. Alice represents an eclectic and talented list of authors, varying from on-topic commercial women's fiction to beautifully lyrical literary fiction, as well as some brilliant non-fiction authors

The role of an agent’s assistant centres around ensuring the smooth running of the agent’s office through effective organisation and exceptional client care.  Client promotion, seeking new opportunities across the industry globally and safeguarding their interests is at the heart of what an agent does. The successful candidate will need to quickly gain a comprehensive understanding and knowledge of each of the client’s work and specific requirements, building loyalty to Curtis Brown.

Our ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, great attention to detail and experience within an administrative role. This role is the ideal opportunity for someone excited by the challenge of working for a busy office and the skill set to adapt, learn and assist efficiently. Some experience in an administrative role would be useful, and some experience working within the literature industry, e.g. in a literary agency or publishing house, would be beneficial although not essential as we will provide the relevant training and support. 

The Book Trade Charity offers support to those seeking
employment in the Book Trade, including help with interview costs for those who might need it. More information can be found at https://www.btbs.org/.

Salary Range: minimum of £27,500 per annum, depending on experience

Start Date: As soon as possible

To apply, please send your CV with a covering letter to jobs@curtisbrown.co.uk. Please make sure you put ‘Assistant to Literary Agent’ in the subject line of your email and include where you first saw the role advertised.

Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments during the interview process.

The closing date for applications is Monday 1st April 2024 at 5p