Explore this great opportunity to become an editorial assistant with Taylor & Francis Group. Apply by 17 March 2023 and #CreateYourFuture.
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Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers worldwide. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.
Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books, and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas, and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.
What we offer in return:
At Taylor & Francis, we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, well-being, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas in which you are passionate.
UK Benefits
- A salary of £27,009
- 25 days annual leave per year
- 3 additional discretionary days of leave at Christmas
- 4 volunteering days annually
- Day off for your birthday
- Pension contributions
- Seasonal social and charitable events
- Training and development
Job Description
We are always looking for talented individuals to join our team of Editorial Assistants. Based within our Advanced Learning department the Editorial Assistant position is an ideal first role in Publishing.
The role provides the opportunity to gain a thorough introduction to the industry. It involves working on all phases of the book publication process, from the conceptual stage to the finished book and beyond.
What you’ll be doing:
- Supporting the Editor/Publisher achieve the agreed revenue and profitability targets for their list
- Preparing manuscripts for Production and meeting handover goals
- Researching and arranging peer reviews of book proposals under consideration
- Sending author contracts
- Managing schedules for manuscripts under contract and negotiating delivery deadlines
Monitoring schedules and delivery dates to ensure timely publication - Crafting descriptive copy for covers, promotional materials and sales presentations
This role is based in the UK. Taylor & Francis has multiple options for how employees can work based on their position – in the office, at home or somewhere in between. Milton Park (Abingdon), London Blackfriars and Macclesfield.
You must have the right to live and work in the UK.
What we’re looking for:
- We are looking for someone who is highly organised, with strong prioritisation and time management skills
- Ability to work efficiently, calmly and to a high standard under pressure
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate sensitively and professionally
- Team player with a flexible, positive approach to helping others and an enthusiasm for learning
Talent Pool
If you interview and miss out on an offer, we will ask to talent pool your application – this will fast-track you through the recruitment process for the next available Editorial Assistant role, meaning that you do not have to complete the full interview process again. Full details will be provided at this stage by our recruitment team.
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and live a healthy, balanced life.
How to apply
When applying please include a personal statement within your CV explaining why you are interested in this role and working for Taylor & Francis. The maximum word count is 300 words. We will not be able to progress applications submitted without a personal statement.
Should you have any queries please contact the recruitment team on recruitment@tandf.co.uk
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