About the job

Job summary

Kew Publishing produces books for all ages on botany, horticulture, art, history and lifestyle inspired by Kew’s work and collections. Publishing under our own imprint and in partnership with others, our publications inspire and educate people about our work and provide access to Kew’s unique heritage, collections, knowledge and cutting-edge expertise whilst also generating income that helps support Kew’s important activities. The role of Publishing Assistant is essential to the output and commercial success of Kew Publishing.

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and organised candidate to join our highly productive and creative small team, working across the publishing portfolio in a collaborative and administrative capacity. Educated to degree level, or with equivalent experience, we are looking for a candidate with previous office-based experience, preferably in a marketing or editorial capacity. An interest in the publishing process and a strong customer focus are essential. Sensitivity and tact are required in this pivotal role within the publishing team, which involves interacting with clients, distribution partners, authors, and a variety of stakeholders.

Person specification

Essential to the role is excellent prioritisation, time-management and organisation, along with strong personal motivation and drive, and use of own initiative and flexibility. Good IT literacy and written and oral communication are required, and an excellent ability to work with numbers and prepare reports.

Benefits

Our fantastic benefits package includes opportunities for continuous learning, a generous annual leave entitlement, flexible working to help you maintain a healthy work-life balance, an Employee Assistance Programme and other wellbeing support such as cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership. We also offer a competitive pension, an employee discount scheme and free entry into a wide range of national museums and galleries, as well access to our own beautiful gardens at Kew and Wakehurst.

Things you need to know

Selection process details

To apply for this role, please submit your application through the Kew Gardens website.

Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.

Security

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check. People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:

• UK nationals
• nationals of the Republic of Ireland
• nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
• nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
• individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
• Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service

Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)

Working for the Civil Service

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We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window). The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.