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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 these
* Organise visas and foreign currency requests
* Process contributor payments, expenses and general departmental invoices
* Input casual worker shifts into the casual workers rota to enable payment
* Process weekly sickness and absence returns
* Maintain the sports illustration rota, booking shifts and managing cancellations
* Enjoy being the ‘go-to' person for your team
About you
* Proven relevant administration experience, ideally in supporting teams
* Previous experience of fast-paced deadline-driven environment
* Experience of coordinating complicated travel itineraries would be an advantage
* Experience of processing invoices or making payments including being comfortable with multiple currencies
* Interested in a wide range of sports
* Ideally you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role
We 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 2 November 2025.
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.
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.
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.
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Administrative
* Industries
* Book and Periodical Publishing and Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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