Publishing Assistant - DK +

Are you a people person with a talent for organisation and a passion for publishing? If you’re looking for a role where you can connect with colleagues at all levels of the business and engage with publishing partners, we’d love to hear from you!

At DK+, we create high-quality, fun, and exciting books for pop culture fans of all ages. We’re on the lookout for a friendly and proactive Publishing Assistant to join our talented design and editorial team. In this dynamic role, you’ll be at the heart of our division, learning the ins and outs of how a successful publishing company runs while contributing to the day to day operations of the team.

As our Publishing Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in keeping things running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include:

• Diary management for the Managing Director and Publisher, organising meetings with licensors and internal colleagues, particularly around book fairs and industry events.
• Attending meetings, taking minutes, and ensuring that resulting action points are clearly noted and allocated.
• Entering titles into licensor databases and liaising with the sales, production, marketing, and creative teams to respond to regular licensor requests for information.
• Organising monthly book orders and handling other regular administrative tasks.
• Acting as the first point of contact for DK+ for all general queries and requests.

We’re looking for a great communicator who is highly organised and thrives in a fast-paced environment. You should be a motivated self-starter who can adapt quickly to shifting priorities. You will be skilled at managing tasks efficiently and prioritising workloads, maintaining a positive outlook under pressure, and taking the initiative to lead projects from start to finish.

This role will suit you if you’re eager to learn about the publishing industry and develop in your role. Experience with systems like B3 or Asana is a bonus but not essential. Proven experience working in an office environment as a PA or assistant is also desirable.

At DK+, you’ll be part of a warm and welcoming team that is committed to supporting your growth. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your skills in a collaborative environment while juggling a varied workload where no two days are the same! In line with DK’s hybrid working approach, this role is currently office-based for a minimum of three days a week, with flexibility to work remotely for part of the week.

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and be part of an innovative team that values your contributions, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing:

• An example showcasing your administrative skills.
• A situation where you proactively led a task or project from start to finish.
• Any relevant experiences that align with this role, along with your skills and behaviours.

Salary: £27,500, plus bonus and benefits

Closing date for applications: 30th March 2025

We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Volunteering policy and charity matching
• Employee assistance programme
• 60% discount on company books
• Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership
• Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*)
• Shopping discounts 
• Up to 30 days remote working from abroad

And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business

DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.

DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.

DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade, but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

*Subject to certain criteria being met.
 

About our Company: 

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.

Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW1V 2SA 

Job ID: 278457