Editorial Assistant, Bluebird and One Boat

Editorial Assistant, Bluebird and One Boat

Do you love books, ideas and voices that help us to live better lives? Do you love reading and have an eye for the latest trends? We are looking for an enthusiastic and conscientious Editorial Assistant to join the Bluebird and One Boat team to ensure the smooth running of our editorial processes.

Your team

Bluebird is a dedicated non-fiction division at Pan Macmillan. We are in an exciting new phase for the imprint. We connect readers with ideas, stories and solutions to help them live happier, fuller lives. Our list is made up of a wide range of subject areas in many formats, from expert-led self-development and impactful memoir to beautifully executed cookery and lifestyle gift titles. The threads running through the Bluebird list are joy, empathy and trust. Some of our classic and upcoming books are Attached by Dr Amir Levine and Rachel Heller, Clean Magic by Nancy Birtwhistle, Sociopath by Patric Gagne, No Nonsense Nutrition by Dominique Ludwig, Deep Meaningful Conversations with myself by Vex King, and the runaway bestsellers in the Pinch of Nom series.

Your role

As the Editorial Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the editorial process from manuscript to publication and will be responsible for the smooth running of our administrative processes. You will have the opportunity to assist in the development and production of a wide range of practical non-fiction titles and be a key support in keeping books on track from the moment of submission all the way through to publication and beyond.

Your key responsibilities

• Providing administrative and editorial support to the editorial team at large.
• Reading and reporting on new submissions.
• Proofing jackets and covers and working with the editorial team on cover copy, straplines and other creative copy.
• Acting as the main point of contact for colleagues who have questions about the publishing schedule, and fielding external enquiries.
• Organizing meetings and taking minutes in departmental meetings.
• Keeping our Biblio database and book metadata up to date.
• Preparing texts for handover to the managing editorial team.

Essential experience, abilities and knowledge you’ll need to succeed

• Administration: Excellent administration skills with the ability to organise, prioritise and manage workflow.
• Communication: Effective written and oral communication skills.
• Organisation: Ability to prioritise tasks and projects while maintaining exceptional attention to detail.
• Industry knowledge: A demonstrable passion for books and the publishing industry, particularly the lists of Bluebird and One Boat.
• Curiosity: A proactive willingness to learn new skills and processes, coupled with a genuine interest in seeking out diverse perspectives and a deeper understanding of the market.
• Community: An aptitude for teamwork and collaboration, with the ability to act as a supportive, professional main point of contact for colleagues and external partners, contributing to an inclusive environment.
• Integrity: A high level of accountability, honesty and professionalism when managing critical administrative processes, confidential information and essential publishing data.
• Software/tools: Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace and Biblio.

What you’ll get in return

In return we can offer you a range of great projects, a supportive and collaborative working environment as well as a competitive salary and benefits package.

Salary

£27,500

Closing Date

13 November 2025

Some of the benefits we offer

• 28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance
• Group income protection scheme
• Enhanced family pay and leave
• Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
• 2 Volunteer Days per year
• 75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)
• Season ticket loan/advance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on shopping and gym memberships; Christmas club savings
• Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch

Location & Working Hours

This is a full time, permanent role, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.

Legal & Diversity Statement

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

At Pan Macmillan, we are highly committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at every level of our organisation. We welcome applications from all individuals, including any age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and or belief. Our efforts to promote DEI are ongoing, and we continually strive to learn and improve our policies and practices. You can read our full Diversity & Inclusion Pledge here: https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion

We want to ensure that all candidates are supported throughout the recruitment process, if you have any reasonable adjustments or accessibility requirements please contact Kayelle Danyluk (Head of Talent Acquisition) at kayelle.danyluk@macmillan.com

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