Editorial Assistant - 12-month FTC

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

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working pattern: 2 days office based / 3 days home based

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

Job summary

A leading publishing company in London is looking for an enthusiastic Editorial Assistant for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role entails providing administrative support to the Theatre and Performance list. The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. The position offers a hybrid working pattern and a salary of £27,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Entry level position in editorial or publishing support environments.
• Strong administrative and organizational skills required.
• Ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced publishing setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organisational support for the Bloomsbury Theatre and Performance list.

Skills

Strong administrative skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Job description

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Overview

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, professional and academic publishing, both digitally and in print. We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and organized Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and organisational support working on the Bloomsbury Theatre and Performance list. The Theatre and Performance list comprises two imprints, Methuen Drama and The Arden Shakespeare, serving diverse markets from theatre goers and students to global higher-education audiences. The list publishes teaching guides, research monographs, reference works and student introductions in print and on our digital platform, Drama Online. This is an excellent opportunity to develop key publishing skills and join a friendly team based in our central London offices.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and organisational support for the Bloomsbury Theatre and Performance list.

Benefits

• Hybrid working pattern: 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

The role is a full-time fixed term 12-month contract starting in approximately November 2025.

Salary Pay Point: £27,000 pa

Application Deadline: 12th September 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.

Requirements

Entry level position in editorial or publishing support environments; strong administrative and organizational skills; ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced publishing setting.

Job details

• Employment type: Contract
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Job function: Administrative and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Book and Periodical Publishing

London, England, United Kingdom

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