Job Reference
1192-25
Date Posted
Tuesday 2 December 2025
Application Closing Date
Tuesday 9 December 2025 at 11.59pm
Location
Preston Campus
Salary
£26,707 to £29,588 per annum
Basis
Full Time
Contract Type
Fixed Term for 12 months
Job Category / Type
Professional Services
School / Service
School of Arts and Media
Hours
36.25 hours per week
Interview Date
To be confirmed
Job details
When you work for the University of Lancashire, you'll be part of a thriving community of talent that's united in a common commitment to transform lives. We do this by delivering an outstanding educational experience and creating prosperity and opportunity in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you'll be playing a vital part in helping us achieve our vision.
About the role:
We're looking for a creative and highly organised individual to join our small team at Fox & Ink Books to help build brand awareness and external engagement.
In this role you'll work closely with the Publishing Manager to create and implement innovative media and event campaigns for authors and our brand. You will work to drive profitable sales and raise and maintain the profile of our authors and illustrators.
This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a vibrant publishing house, liaising with internal teams and external partners to ensure activities align with our strategic goals and deliver meaningful engagement.
About you:
You will need to have proven experience working within a publishing house and managing successful PR and marketing campaigns, with digital marketing knowledge and understanding of social media platforms.
An undergraduate degree in a related discipline or equivalent experiential learning is required for this role.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
What we can offer you:
Our people are our most important asset. We'll encourage you to make the most of your talents and continually develop your skills and knowledge. As well as realising your career ambitions, you'll be making a positive difference to other people's lives. We also offer a fantastic package of rewards and lifestyle benefits – from an attractive annual leave entitlement to access to a comprehensive employee benefits platform.
We are proud to be a diverse, multicultural university. We are committed to building a truly inclusive culture where diversity is championed. Applications are particularly welcomed from individuals who will support the diversification within the University and support its development of a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
The University is committed to providing a safe environment to study, work and visit, protecting children, young people and adults at risk from harm and abuse. Our safeguarding policy and safer recruitment procedure outlines our approach, alongside other internal policies, procedures and guidance which can be found on our Safeguarding page.
Applicants applying for roles in regulated activity and that are listed as an exception under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 will be required to disclose any spent and unspent convictions and undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at the appropriate level, the University will only ask an applicant to make an application for a DBS check if they are legally entitled to.