Publishing Assistant

Cambridge University Press has a unique opportunity available for a Publishing Assistant to join the team. The role is a part time, permanent position offering a salary of £9,546 per annum plus benefits.

Our global not-for-profit organisation is committed to the advancement of knowledge worldwide through our exciting publishing programme. You will be joining a diverse and collaborative workforce and you will be supported in your career ambitions to achieve your potential.

Help us achieve our mission, and you will have a career that is not only hugely satisfying but brings with it great benefits and a stimulating, supportive and flexible working environment.

What are the responsibilities of the Publishing Assistant?

You will support the Education Content and Delivery teams in delivering an ambitious and expanding publishing program of print and digital products for the UK and international exams markets.

The post will involve liaising with internal departments, creating new vendor accounts, processing purchase orders and invoices, generating and circulating schedules and budget reports, maintenance of our freelance supplier database, issuing and archiving of legal agreements and due diligence paperwork, archiving and retrieving files from our asset management system, attending meetings and taking minutes if required. This position offers an excellent introduction to the publishing industry.

What do we look for in a Publishing Assistant?

The successful candidate will be Educated to A’ level or equivalent, highly organised and efficient, have a very good eye for detail and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. Candidates must also have excellent communication and IT skills and preferably knowledge of working with finance systems (SAP) and databases.

You will be expected to work 17.5 hours a week, ideally in the office everyday but this may be flexible.

We offer our Publishing Assistant a fantastic benefits package!

A great central Cambridge location, our office is only a ten minute walk from the train station and guided busway. Benefits include a staff incentive scheme, flexible working, free life assurance and a contributory pension scheme, 28 days’ annual leave, subsidised restaurant and café, free on-site gym and sports facilities, and season ticket travel loans.

Closing Date: 23rd April 2017

Why not click ‘apply’ today? Don’t miss out on this opportunity to join an organisation that play’s a leading role in today’s global market place as our Publishing Assistant!