Seeking a highly organised individual with excellent attention to detail, good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Previous publishing experience not necessary but a passion for metadata and books is advantageous.

The Bibliographic Metadata Assistant will be responsible for assisting with updating and maintaining title information, cleansing data, replying to queries, creating schedules for different book formats, and building working relationships across various departments within the company.

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United Kingdom

London

Large

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Are you organised and keen to learn? Do you have an eye for detail? We’re looking for a Bibliographic Metadata Assistant to join our Bibliographic Metadata Operations team on a fixed term contract basis. We’re looking for someone to start as soon as possible, and the contract will run until late December 2024.  Reporting to the Bibliographic Metadata Manager, in this challenging and varied administrative role you’ll be working within a team supporting our publishing divisions, helping our Sales, Editorial, Inventory, Production, Marketing and Contracts teams to effectively boost their books throughout the publication process.We’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team. While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we’ll expect you to work at least two days a week whilst training, from our Nine Elms office in London. The exact balance of office to remote working will depend on the nature of your role and team needs, and we are open to discussing this through the recruitment process.

Bibliographic Metadata Assistant, Penguin Random House UK (FTC to December 2024)

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