Editorial Assistant, Children's Education

Bloomsbury Publishing plc; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans l'édition éducative recherche un Assistant Éditorial enthousiaste pour rejoindre son équipe dynamique. Vous aurez un rôle clé dans le soutien administratif des éditeurs et l'organisation des projets de publication qui enrichissent l'apprentissage des enfants. Ce poste offre une excellente occasion de développer des compétences éditoriales et de contribuer à une mission significative.

Qualifications

• Compétences organisationnelles et de communication.
• Intérêt marqué pour l'édition éducative.
• Expérience en bureau préférable.

Responsibilities

• Soutenir les éditeurs et préparer les réunions.
• Maintenir le calendrier de publication.
• Assister à la recherche de photos et à la relecture.

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Détail

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Editorial Assistant, Children's Education, London

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Client:

Bloomsbury Publishing plc

Location:

London, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

22.06.2025

Expiry Date:

06.08.2025

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Job Description:

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.

The role

• Supporting the editors, senior editors and commissioning editors administratively
• Arranging, preparing agendas for and minuting key departmental meetings
• Maintaining the publishing schedule – making changes as agreed in meetings and at the request of the commissioning team
• Ensuring title records are up to date in our Biblio title management system
• Organising and assisting editors with the creation of advance information sheets, catalogue copy and book fair materials
• Assisting with proofreading, photo research and editing of projects as required by the editorial and commissioning team
• Liaising with sales, production, design, marketing and editors to ensure that sales materials are produced on time
• Reading submissions on behalf of the commissioning editors and assisting them in responding
• Sending out book proposals for review, chasing and tracking feedback
• Responding to general book-related queries
• Representing the education list at sales conferences and events as required

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