Job Description

Overview

We are offering a 12 month Publishing Internship for talented individuals from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds to develop the skills that will assist them in entering a career in academic publishing. You do not need a degree or any publishing experience to apply.

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

Our guaranteed independence means we\xe2\x80\x99re free to:

• Do more \xe2\x80\x93 supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
• Work together \xe2\x80\x93 building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

• Think long-term \xe2\x80\x93 experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

Are you?

• An excellent communicator
• PC and Microsoft Office literate
• Effective in working as part of part of a team, and independently
• Proactive and able to take initiative in seeing tasks to completion
• Passionate about education
• From one of the following ethnic groups:
• Asian or Asian British
• Black, Black British, Caribbean or African
• Mixed or multiple ethnic groups
• Other minority ethnic group

Your new role:

• You will sit in one of the Editorial teams (Books, Digital Library, Journals, Open Access, Product Management) and provide administrative support on a variety of projects, working closely with colleagues across the business.
• Participate in a blend of skills development workshops, online learning, and placement opportunities to gain an understanding of the various publishing and support functions at SAGE
• Enjoy on-the-job learning and opportunities to develop skills and personal attributes for entry level positions at SAGE
• Assist with preparing and reviewing relevant business documents, website information, and contact databases
• Have a hand in writing copy, such as blurbs and catalogue content

Overview of benefits:

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays full-time/pro-rated for part-time roles
• 2 additional \xe2\x80\x99floating days\xe2\x80\x99 of personal leave, in recognition that each of us has cultural, religious, or family commitments that fall at times when the company is not closed
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Access to Sage books and journals
• Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications
• Hybrid working arrangements - In office 20% of contracted hours. We work flexibly and most staff can choose to work from home for up to 80% of their contracted hours

Other benefits, which may change include:

• Sage lunches held weekly in the office
• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office
• Home working allowance
• Travel insurance
• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement
• Access to the company doctor
• Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan)
• Anniversary trip

If you are an individual with a disability and you need any support during the application process, please email our Human Resources department . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter is important to us. This offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Caveat

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong. As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we\'re open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

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