Editorial Assistant - 9 month fixed-term contract

About the role

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.

What you'll do

• Building strong working relationships with authors, editors, and series editors
• 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

What you need

• Editing
• Proofreading