Publishing Assistant

Location: St Pancras

Contract: Permanent

Hours: Full time (36 hours)

Grade: D

Salary: £27,706 per annum


This is the starting salary for this role unless the successful candidate is able to evidence being in receipt of a higher salary in which case this may be reviewed





About the role

British Library Publishing has transformed in the last decade into one of the foremost institutional publishers of exciting, innovative, award-winning and beautifully produced trade books for the mainstream book market and heritage/gift sector.


We’re now looking for an inspired Publishing Assistant to provide administrative support for all areas of the Publishing business, with specific focus on production, editorial and content acquisition on the fiction series. This role also provides opportunities to contribute to the growth of the wider British Library Publishing programme in the UK and internationally through title development and book presentations. Demonstrable experience in a similar role in the book publishing industry is a preferred requirement for this position.


This full-time role is based in the inspiring setting of the British Library building in St Pancras.





About us

We are the national library of the UK and we are here for everyone. Our shelves hold over 170 million items – a living collection that gets bigger every day. Although our roots extend back centuries, we aim to collect everything published in the UK today, tomorrow and far into the future. Our trusted experts care for this collection and open it up for everyone to spark new discoveries, ideas and to help people do incredible things.





What we can offer you

25 days’ holiday plus 2.5 privilege days.

Access to a defined benefit Civil Service pension scheme.

Flexible working arrangements, including flexi-time.

Full details of employee benefits can be found on our Careers: Benefits page.





Things you need to know

We are unable to provide sponsorship under the UK Skilled Worker visa for this role.

Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check (DBS check).

Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn.


We particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian, Mixed Race and other ethnically diverse candidates and disabled candidates. Creating an inclusive workplace is the core of our business and a way to engage the diversity of thought that is essential to achieve our aims.


Closing at 23:59 on Wednesday 27 May 2026


If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

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