Editorial Assistant - 9 month fixed-term contract

Are you detail-oriented, organized, and passionate about academic publishing? We're looking for an Editorial Assistant (Books) to join our Editorial team and help bring high-quality academic content to life.

As Editorial Assistant, you'll support authors, editors, and publishers across a portfolio of academic book titles, helping to keep publishing schedules on track and ensuring a smooth, professional experience for everyone involved in the process. You'll be a key point of contact for authors and internal stakeholders, balancing workload across the team and helping to resolve bottlenecks as they arise.

What You'll Be Doing

• Building strong working relationships with authors, editors, and series editors, acting as a first point of contact and ensuring excellent author care throughout the publishing journey
• Managing manuscript deadlines and keeping publishing programmes on schedule through regular liaison and planning
• Preparing manuscripts for handover to production and coordinating peer reviews of book proposals
• Collaborating closely with production, marketing, and the wider editorial team to keep projects moving smoothly
• Maintaining accurate records across internal systems and databases
Please note that this role is largely administrative in nature and will not involve copy editing or proof reading. Depending on the role you are offered, you may be involved in creating copy for book covers and promotional materials.

Function: Administrative
Experience Level: Entry Level