Editorial Assistant - ELT

We have a lovely role for a switched on and highly motivated Editorial Assistant to join the ELT team of this leading brand educational publisher.  This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly, busy team and use your initiative as you will be multi-tasking and liaising with global teams as well as colleagues in other UK departments.

The Editorial Assistant will provide editorial and admin support to the Executive Editor and editorial teams across a wide range of publishing projects, focusing primarily on British English materials for the schools and adult markets.

Some of your varied duties will include:

• Copyediting and proofreading printed material
• Collating corrections from editors and proof-readers
• Checking digital media copy
• Liaising with external editorial freelancers
• Supporting with preparation of rights clearance data for individual projects
• ISBN requests
• Arranging for gratis copies and advance of books to be sent to authors
• Conference and meeting administration
• Preparing back cover copy as necessary

This is an ideal position for a confident, organised and articulate individual who is unflappable and eager to learn and gain experience within a busy, interesting publishing environment.  The successful person will be educated to degree level or equivalent and will have some experience of working in a busy and varied admin role.  Some experience of working in a publishing environment would be an advantage.  You will be articulate, confident in dealing with people of all levels, have a ‘can-do’ approach to your work, and solid IT/office skills.  Strong attention to detail and the ability to work calmly in a sometimes pressured environment are essential.

To find out more about this super new Editorial Assistant role, please send your CV with a short covering letter, outlining your interest in the role and your salary expectations.