Are you passionate about book publishing and eager to start your editorial career in a creative environment? Do you have a passion for lifestyle subjects and thrive in a dynamic and energetic setting?
DK LIFE specialises in books about all things lifestyle: from gardening and food & drink, to health, self-help & wellbeing, and home & handicrafts . Our programme – published in the UK and around the world – is the home of a wonderful family of authors including Rachel Barr, Mary Berry, Daisy Buchanan, Jamie Butterworth, Monty Don, Julius Fiedler, Dominic Franks, Caroline Idiens, Asma Khan, Christina Kynigos, Rhiannon Lambert, Katie Piper, and Pollyanna Wilkinson. It's an exciting time to join our growing division, as we expand our colour and narrative non-fiction lists with brilliant books that help readers live their best lives.
We’re seeking someone who is enterprising, enthusiastic, and determined to make an impact in this busy administrative and editorial support role. You will have a keen eye for detail, be adept at juggling multiple tasks and deadlines, be skilled at problem-solving, and work quickly,efficiently, and accurately. You will also be proactive, agile, and able to manage your own workload.
Your responsibilities will include:
Providing administrative and editorial support for the senior team Assisting with the management and delivery of frontlist, backlist, and prospective titles Proofreading and copyediting Researching opportunities and preparing pitches Liaising with authors, agents, and colleagues worldwide
We’re looking for someone who is:
Detail-focused, methodical, and highly organised Calm under pressure and able to multitask A confident communicator, whether on the phone, on screen, via email, or in person A team player who asks the right questions and is eager to get involved Keen to engage with established systems, workflows, and processes – and improve them wherever possible
Although this role is admin-based, you will have the opportunity to contribute to new ideas meetings, and the development of acquisitions. Working from the office a minimum of 3 days a week, you’ll get the chance to learn from and collaborate with colleagues in every department and discipline.
If successful, you will join a team that supports your on-the-job learning, development, and wider training needs. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to step into the world of lifestyle publishing and make a meaningful impact in books that will be enjoyed by readers around the world for years to come.
To apply, please submit your most recent CV and a cover letter by midnight on Sunday 31 August 2025. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.
As part of your cover letter, please answer one or both of the following questions in a total of 300 words or less:
Which of your lifestyle interests and pastimes would make a good topic for a book, and why? Tell us about an existing title within DK LIFE that really inspires you.
We are eager to see your own unique voice and talent, not the words generated by an AI tool. Please refrain from using AI in this application.
Salary: £27,500, plus bonus and benefits
Closing date for applications: 31 August 2025
We have a range of benefits to reflect our commitment to our people, some of which are:
25 days paid holiday entitlement in year one, plus bank holidays Generous pension scheme Volunteering policy and charity matching Employee assistance programme 60% discount on company books Cycle to work scheme and discounted gym membership Flex Fridays (1pm Finish*) Shopping discounts Up to 30 days remote working from abroad*
And we plant a tree for every new employee to our business
DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background. DK is proud to announce that we have adopted The Halo Code.
DK is a member of the disability confident scheme. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.
DK supports flexible working and has introduced a new ‘smart-working’ policy with a hybrid approach of working weekly from home and in DK’s office.
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 or undertaking internships. For more information, visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org
*Subject to certain criteria being met.
About our Company:
We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in. From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books.
We are the world's leading illustrated publisher and a member of the Penguin Random House division of Bertelsmann, creating cutting-edge design and stunning visual books for the whole family. We are passionate about inspiring curiosity and bring people to books through their thirst for knowledge. With a global book loving community of over 800 colleagues in the UK, US, Germany, India, China, Spain and Australia, we produce books in over 100 countries and over 60 languages. Find out more on dk.com.
Company: Dorling Kindersley Limited | Job ID: 282132