Editorial Assistant

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc; England; Hybrid; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

3.5 days Christmas company holiday

Two paid Personal Wellness Days

Flexible Fridays

Work Anywhere Fortnight

Season Ticket Loan

Share save Scheme

AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)

In-house Doctor

Eye care Voucher Scheme

Job summary

A leading educational publisher is seeking an enthusiastic Editorial Assistant for a full-time, permanent position. This role involves supporting the editorial team in publishing engaging books for teachers, parents, and children, with a salary of £27,000 per annum. The position offers a hybrid working model, allowing remote work part-time. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Strong attention to detail needed.
• Must be self-motivated and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support the editorial team with key administrative tasks.
• Develop editorial skills through hands-on experience.

Skills

Organised and confident with good communication skills

Excellent knowledge of the English language and high standards of accuracy

Strong organisational skills and self-motivated

Able to prioritise and manage time effectively

Some office experience preferred

Demonstrable interest in education publishing

Job description

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc provided pay range

This range is provided by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

The opportunity

Bloomsbury Education is looking for an enthusiastic, well‑organised Editorial Assistant to join a small dynamic team publishing exciting books for teachers, parents and children. The list includes teaching resources, professional development titles, fiction, poetry and home learning. Reporting to the Editorial Director and working closely with the editorial team this role offers the opportunity to develop editorial skills as well as providing key administrative support for the department.

Skills, knowledge, experience

• Organised and confident with good communication skills
• Excellent knowledge of the English language, high standards of accuracy and a keen eye for detail
• Strong organisational skills and a rigorous, self‑motivated meeting deadlines and managing schedules
• Able to prioritise and manage time effectively
• Some office experience preferred
• Demonstrable interest in education publishing essential and experience an advantage

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
• Work Anywhere Fortnight
• Season Ticket Loan
• Share save Scheme
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
• Peppy Health App
• 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/

The full job advert for this role can be viewed by clicking the ‘Apply’ button.

Additional information

The role is a full‑time, permanent position.

Salary per annum: £27,000

Application Deadline: 23:59 on 4th November 2025

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.