# Editorial Administrator - SportEmployerLocation: London, GB-LNDSalary: Competitive salaryClosing date: 27 Nov 2025View more categoriesView less categoriesContractHoursSector:, ,You need to or to save a job.Send jobJoin our team at the Guardian and be a part of a diverse and inclusive global organisation that delivers fearless, investigative journalism, and holds power to account. Our team of award-winning journalists, cutting-edge commercial professionals, and industry-leading digital experts are committed to making a difference and represent a wide range of backgrounds and perspectives. We offer a challenging and exciting environment for career development, with a focus on training, growth and fostering an inclusive culture.We are looking for an **editorial administrator** to provide administrative and logistical support to a team of editors, reporters and writers on the Sports desk. You will work alongside an Editorial manager and together you will act as the ‘go-to’ team for your editorial colleagues.**About the role**Act as point of contact for staff, casual workers, sport contributors and agencies, resolving ad hoc queries Request accreditation for sporting events as directed by commissioning editors or the editorial manager, ensuring these are requested before deadlines. Liaise with organisations/clubs where necessary to resolve any issues. Maintain accreditation spreadsheets. Plan ahead and book hotels and travel for all team members, in advance and in line with budget, manage the bookings and any changes to theseOrganise visas and foreign currency requestsProcess contributor payments, expenses and general departmental invoicesInput casual worker shifts into the casual workers rota to enable paymentProcess weekly sickness and absence returnsMaintain the sports illustration rota, booking shifts and managing cancellationsEnjoy being the ‘go-to’ person for your team**About you**Proven relevant administration experience, ideally in supporting teamsPrevious experience of fast-paced deadline-driven environment Experience of coordinating complicated travel itineraries would be an advantageExperience of processing invoices or making payments including being comfortable with multiple currenciesInterested in a wide range of sportsIdeally you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this roleWe actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.**How to apply**To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter that outlines why you’d love to take on this role, and why you’re a great match for what we’re looking for.**The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd November 2025.**All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on sean.brinkley@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.**Benefits at the Guardian**We offer six weeks annual leave per annum with the option to buy additional days through our holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.You are entitled to life cover, income protection, private healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.**Culture & wellbeing**We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.**Learning & development**We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.**Our working environment**We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent’s Canal.**Guardian News & Media** (GNM) is part of the Guardian Media Group. GNM publishes newspapers seven days a week in the UK and overseas. These include The Guardian, Guardian Weekly, Guardian News Services and the flagship guardian.co.uk service on the internet.The editorial quality of The Guardian under editor Katharine Viner has been recognised by many awards in recent years. The Guardian has also been market leader in quality press recruitment advertising for over a decade.**How to apply**Working for GNM can offer you an exciting and challenging environment in which to develop your career. As a company we place real value on training and development, encouraging staff to achieve their full potential and excel in their chosen field. to go to our vacancy search page where all vacancies with GNM are advertised.**Development and training****Rewards and benefits**GNM offers staff a range of benefits in addition to our competitive salaries. These vary according to your employment contract but are summarised below for your information:- Pension (contributory) - Life Assurance - Insurance - Private healthcare - Holidays in excess of statutory minimum - Annual bonus payments - Employee Assistance ProgrammeOur generous company policies include provision for maternity leave, parental leave and paternity leave that are in excess of statutory minimum. A cash child-care allowance is also available for many staff.In addition to these company-provided benefits, various discounts from local businesses are available to company staff, including restaurants, gyms and retail outlets.You'll begin with an **induction**. The first week or two will be spent getting to know the organisation. You'll meet a large selection of the people with whom you will work on a daily basis and be shown round all the relevant sites so you can get more of a feel for what's involved in producing two national newspapers, a website and serveral other award winning products. It's also at this early stage that you'll attend any **job specific training**. This will come in the form of either formal training events - particularly true if you are working in our advertising sales function - or less formal one-to-one coaching with one of the more experienced members of your team. In addition to the induction scheme, we run a number of **internal training courses** covering a range of key communication and business skills including assertiveness, project management, negotiation, influencing and management at all levels. More **specialised courses** are available from external providers. We are committed to providing the most effective possible solutions to all learning and development needs. In the instances where training does not satisfy a specific need, we are equipped to provide bespoke individual coaching, team-building or psychometric assessment activities to help individuals and teams flourish.WebsiteTelephone: 02033532000Location: KINGS PLACE
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