Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an efficient and enthusiastic individual to join our friendly publishing team, working on a wide range of books for children.

About Macmillan Children's Books:

Macmillan Children's Books (MCB) is a leading UK children's publisher with over 150 years of experience creating captivating stories. We create books for all ages and in all formats and genres, and we are proud to publish bestselling authors including Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Frank Cottrell-Boyce, John Patrick Green, Jill Murphy, Chris Riddell and many more.

Your team:

The Preschool, Brands and Classics list is home to leading authors including Rod Campbell and Camilla Reid, heritage brands such as Alice's Adventures in Wonderland, and high-quality licensed publishing including Moomin, Sylvanian Families and LEGO. We are a small and friendly team within the wider Colour Publishing division, working closely with the design, production, sales, marketing and rights teams to create market-leading titles for every child.

Your role:

As Editorial Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting the editorial process from start to finish. You will be responsible for the smooth running of our administrative processes and supporting the Senior Editorial team with important editorial and administrative tasks to help us ensure our books stay on track and are of the highest quality. You will have the opportunity to assist in the development and production of a wide range of children's books, including preschool novelty titles, picture books, activity books, gift books, ebooks and audiobooks. Reporting to the Publishing Director, you will be a key support across the development of new titles and have responsibility for our reprints and management of backlist titles. We are looking for someone who is passionate about children's books and media, is highly efficient, and can multitask and meet deadlines.

Your key responsibilities:

Day-to-day administrative and editorial support to the Publishing Director and Senior Editorial team of the Preschool, Brands and Classics list for MCB Responsible for the preparation, minuting and follow-up of specified in-house meetings Using publishing management systems (Biblio, Vista, Tableau, File Director, Bookscan), including setting up new titles Checking and updating metadata for all titles, providing sales figures and market research as requested Raising payment paperwork and processing invoices Helping with the creation of sales materials Coordination of reprints and reissues, including supplying updated material and files Drafting back cover copy, providing proofreading support, and checking proofs and layouts when required Preparing and checking ebook, audiobook and 'search inside' files and metadata

Essential experience, abilities and knowledge you'll need to succeed:

Excellent administration skills with the ability to organise, prioritise and manage workflow Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace and Biblio Effective written and oral communication skills Exceptional attention to detail Numeracy skills A willingness to learn new skills Aptitude for team work Proven interest in children's books and media as well as current market trends

Desirable skills we'd love you to have:

Some practical experience working in the publishing industry, as a bookseller or in a related field

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 July 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

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.


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


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