Publishing Assistant

Is the role full time? Yes
Is the role permanent? Yes

This role represents an exciting opportunity to gain publishing experience and skills in our Editorial and Marketing teams, based in the vibrant town of Cheltenham. We’re looking for a team player eager to learn and grow in a dynamic and friendly environment.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Strong digital skills - including proficiency in Microsoft Word, Adobe and InDesign - with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software, digital workflows and platforms
• An exceptional eye for detail and the ability to multi-task
• Good organizational, self-motivation and communication skills

Edward Elgar Publishing is an award-winning international publisher based in the UK and US. As an independent company, we offer a responsive, author-focused service driven by a forward-thinking, agile approach. We’ve experienced strong growth while fostering a flexible, supportive work culture that prioritizes staff wellbeing.

This is a full-time position, working 35 hours per week, based at our office in Cheltenham.

Salary: £22,400pa

For a full job description and information on the benefits of working at EEP CLICK HERE.

To submit your application and an indication of any current salary please contact Miss Olivia McAdam by clicking on Apply Now, or via the email address to the right of this advert, with your CV and covering letter (please advise if you have used AI to help prepare these in your covering letter).

We are committed to equality of opportunity and to creating an inclusive, diverse environment where everyone can thrive. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. Closing date - end January 2026.

Job Description

The Publishing Assistant will support and assist Editorial and Marketing colleagues in their work. The Publishing Assistant should possess strong digital skills, with the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new software, digital workflows and platforms as well as having aptitude in problem-solving, organization, communication and time-management. Full training in all aspects of the role will be provided. 

Core duties of the Publishing Assistant will include:

• Modifying and reformatting tables supplied by authors in their manuscripts to ensure they meet accessibility standards, including redrawing tables, adjusting data and applying proper formatting
• Writing book descriptions for book covers and the website
• Providing other administrative/editorial support to the Editorial department surrounding the initial submission of manuscripts from authors including sending figures supplied by authors to dedicated Figures team for fix
• Digital filing using Dropbox, Google Drive and in house databases
• Preparing visual assets and posting social media content across multiple channels
• Producing flyers and marketing materials for conferences/author events
• Liaison with academic journals and other media with regard to book reviews
• Preparing book cover design brief and where applicable, sourcing and supplying the image for the designers
• Undertaking other administrative tasks as required

The Publishing Assistant reports to the Managing Editor and Deputy Managing Editor in Editorial and the Marketing Manager.

This is a full-time, office-based role in Cheltenham, with the possibility of discussing hybrid working arrangements after the first year.

The above is not an exhaustive list and the duties in the job description may be revised following discussion between the Publishing Assistant, the Managing and Deputy Managing Editors and the Marketing Manager.