Job Description

Job Number: SUPP110044

Contract Type/Work Pattern: Open ended/Full time

Salary: \xc2\xa323,662-\xc2\xa325,948 per annum/\xc2\xa325,948-\xc2\xa328,929 per annum

The role

Bristol University Press (BUP), and its imprint Policy Press (PP), is looking to appoint an Editorial Assistant (EA) or a Senior Editorial Assistant (SEA) to join the commissioning team.

They will be joining the press at an exciting time of growth and will be working on social science books that tackle the global challenges of the twenty-first century (with specific focus on the social studies of technology, business, and the economy). They will support two editors in the commissioning and project management of academic monographs and edited collections, textbooks, and trade titles for the general reader.

We are looking for an eager and driven candidate who will play a key role in helping to build an exciting publishing programme.

What will you be doing?

The EA/SEA is mainly responsible for:

• Overseeing the proposal and contracted typescript peer review processes.
• Preparing internal book project paperwork, including financial costings.
• Liaising with authors and series editors to ensure the timely delivery of manuscripts.
• Maintaining database records and running reports.
• Undertaking market research and analysing findings (SEA level).
• Providing other administrative support to the commissioning team.

You should apply if

You should apply if you have:

• Experience in an administrative role, preferably within publishing.
• Proven ability to juggle priorities and work with little day-to-day supervision.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Video Conferencing (Teams/Zoom).
• Attention to detail, with strong organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise a busy workload.
• Knowledge of the publishing process and industry, or an ability to acquire it quickly.

The Press will appoint at either EA (Grade E) or SEA (Grade F) level based on demonstrable skills and experience. Please indicate which level you would like to be considered for.

We are currently operating a blended working policy with a minimum one day per week in the office (based in central Bristol on campus).

Additional information

Contract type: Open ended.

Work pattern: Full-time, 35 hours per week.

Grade/Salary: E \xc2\xa323,662-\xc2\xa325,948 per annum/F \xc2\xa325,948-\xc2\xa328,929 per annum.

School/Unit: Bristol University Press, Faculty of Social Sciences and Law.

For informal queries, please contact Paul Stevens -

This advert will close at 23:59 GMT on Wednesday 12 July 2023.

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