Marketing Assistant (12 month FTC)

Who we are and what we do We publish books of excellence and lasting value written by authors with passion and expertise. We're home to popular fiction and non-fiction writers alongside some of the most progressive new voices in publishing. Established in 1768 and with a rich and illustrious history, we are the oldest imprint in the business and oldest surviving trade list in British publishing. John Murray Press is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. What you'll be doing Are you looking for a role in marketing? Are you enthusiastic, creative, ready to learn and willing to share your ideas? We are seeking a new Marketing Assistant to join our dynamic team: if you answered yes to the above, then we want to hear from you! You will be supporting the JMP Specialist Marketing Team to promote our books and other products to the individuals, families and communities that they will benefit. You will be working on a wide range of specialist non-fiction publishing that help readers explore topics ranging from neurodiversity to gender and sexuality, physical and mental health to faith, as well as how to successfully manage family life, navigate a professional career, or learn a language. You will undertake a wide range of promotional, research and administrative activities, including creating images and copy for social media, email and digital campaigns, researching blogs, podcasts and other media for promotion and partnership opportunities. This is a fantastic launchpad if you are looking to start a career in marketing, giving you the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills by getting involved in activities across the full marketing mix. Who we are looking for We'd love to hear from you if you: thrive in a team environment where you are encouraged to share ideas have a curiosity for learning and an eagerness to try new things are comfortable working across tasks and have an ability to prioritize your workload enjoy the opportunity to write creative copy and design exciting marketing assets love the challenge of finding solutions to problems are excited about the publishing we do, and helping us to reach and support our communities What we offer Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this: 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' ( bank holidays) Generous pension schemes Rent deposit loans 2 community days per year Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months) Retail discounts through Hachette rewards Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Wide-ranging training library Development programmes (including mentoring) Up to 70% off book purchases A charity bookshelf 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks Season ticket loans And much more! The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitment Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org

Location: London, London, GB

Posted Date: 10/28/2025