Overview
Join to apply for the Editorial Assistant, Priddy Books role at Pan Macmillan. Priddy Books was founded twenty-five years ago. Since then, we have sold millions of books around the world – including the bestselling series First 100 Words and See, Touch, Feel. As the Editorial Assistant you will help with all stages of the publishing process, from coming up with fun ideas for new books to testing pop-ups, flap books and sound books. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is keen to get into publishing. No prior experience is necessary. You will pick up key editorial skills and gain a key insight into the production of these preschool books. We are a small team so you will be immersed in all elements of the publishing process.
We are looking for creative applications – anything that can demonstrate what you will bring to the team!
Responsibilities
* Coming up with new book ideas
* Assisting the editors and designer in the team
* Helping to edit our books
* Coordinating reprints
* Communicating with our sales and marketing teams
Qualifications
* Excellent written English skills
* Creative with the ability to take initiative
* Familiarity with the Adobe Creative Cloud (in particular InDesign)
* A demonstrable interest in preschool publishing
* Exceptional attention to detail
Desirable skills
* Excellent communication skills
* The ability to think outside the box
Requirements
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
Salary
£27,500
Closing date
21 September 2025
Benefits
* 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 Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales
* Season ticket loan/advance
* Cycle to work scheme
* Discounts on shopping, Tastecard+, and gym memberships; Christmas club savings
* Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch
Location and type
This is a full-time, permanent role, based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.
DEI and privacy
Pan Macmillan and Priddy Books are committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). We welcome applications from all individuals and will provide reasonable adjustments or accessibility support as needed. Our Diversity & Inclusion Pledge is available here: https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice before submitting your application: https://panmacmillan.com/recruitment-privacy-notice.
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