Position Overview & Specifications
Quadrille is a leading publisher of illustrated lifestyle non-fiction, publishing beautiful, informative, practical and fun books on food and drink, craft, gardening, fashion, nature, wellbeing and narrative non-fiction.
We currently have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join the team, providing vital assistance and administrative support. If you're looking for a role to to immerse yourself in making books and enjoy liaising with agents, authors, freelancers and other departments as well as having a keen eye for detail, we would like to hear from you.
The ideal candidate will be:- Proficient in Word and Excel and have demonstrated experience with InDesign
- Able to work independently as well as in a team
- Interested in writing and adapting cover copy
- Highly organised and able to multitask
- Confident with written and verbal communication with authors, agents and freelancers
- Interested in the subjects and lifestyle trends into which we publish
- Enthusiastic, motivated and eager to learn
While prior publishing experience desirable, it is not essential. A love of books however, is vital.
This is a fulltime role based in Southwark, London. To apply email your CV and a covering letter outlining any key experience to RecruitmentUK@hardiegrant.com by Friday 16 June. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
Quadrille is an imprint of Hardie Grant Publishing, a successful, fast-growing, independent global publisher. We publish beautiful, informative, and practical books on areas including cooking, craft, fashion, nature, interiors, wellbeing, and empowerment. Our books encourage people to live well, eat well and be happy. Alongside our award-winning illustrated list, we have a growing list of narrative titles as well as a critically acclaimed children’s publishing programme.
We support flexible working and offer many benefits including expanded leave entitlements, volunteering, ongoing learning and development programs and much, much more. We are committed to creating a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace and believe it's our responsibility to create a culture of belonging where everyone is welcome and to use our position as a publisher to help celebrate inclusive and diverse stories and ideas. We strongly encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply, including people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds and people with a disability.