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Bookcareers Job Club - Bookcareers.com are continuing with their job club until at least June 2010. The initiative which started in September has so far helped at least 10 people successfully return to work. The purpose of the job club is to help and support those who have lost their jobs from the industry and are currently unemployed. There are regular meetings in Central London and occasional meetings in Oxford. The job club advises, supports and offers some training to those who are going through a prolonged job search, restoring dignity, positive focus, adding new ideas as well as bringing them into direct contact with those recruiting. A number of key recruiters are being invited to the meetings for informal chats with potential employees. Suzanne Collier of bookcareers.com says “this is Initiative is really just an extension of the work we do all year round for clients”. As there is only limited space, registration is essential. You can find out more on http://www.bookcareers.com or send your CV to suzanne@bookcareers.com. You may also phone 020 8550 8023. IPG Members are also invited to register to receive the spreadsheet of those who are looking for work or to search for candidates for free on the CV Clearing House.

Job Title: Editorial Assistant – 9 month contract
Closing date: 10 September 2010
Company: Zed Books
Location: London

Zed Books is a leading international, independent publisher. We publish radical, cutting-edge books for academic and trade markets. Our publishing covers politics, economics, the environment development and gender, with a unique focus on the global South. We work closely with a range of stockists and distributors globally to make our books available to the widest possible audience. We have remained completely independent for over 30 years.

Zed is looking for a motivated individual to support the editorial team in an assistant role. The position is 4 days a week, for a period of 9 months (ending June 2011).

You will be:

• Able to work as part of a small, fast-paced team
• Creative, energetic and driven to succeed
• Committed to Zed’s aims of bringing about change and social justice through our publishing

You should have:

• Some experience in book publishing
• Excellent communication skills
• The ability to balance a large and diverse workload
• Familiarity with IT systems

Zed offers you:

• The chance to work as part of a small, dynamic team
• A responsible and challenging first role in book publishing
• The opportunity to contribute to the future of an exciting voice in independent publishing
• An ethically and environmentally committed employer
• Flexible working from offices in central London

Key responsibilities will include:
• Help with all administrative tasks
• Managing the review process and sourcing of endorsements
• Handling permission requests
• Liaise with authors and cover designers

Zed Books is an equal opportunities employer committed to promoting a culture of diversity.

To apply for the job, please send:

• A completed application form
• Your CV

to Ruvani de Silva at ruvani.de_silva@zedbooks.net or by post to Ruvani de Silva, Zed Books, 7 Cynthia Street, London, N1 9JF.

The deadline for applications is 5pm on Friday 10th September.

First interviews will be held in the week beginning 13th September.

Anticipated start date – Monday 20th September.

Job Title: Editorial Assistant
Closing date: 10 September 2010
Company: Templar Publishing
Location: Dorking

Templar is a leading children’s publisher, with an exceptional, diverse list, which includes the Amazing Baby and Ology World brands. Due to our continued success within the marketplace, we have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and efficient Editorial Assistant to provide first-class editorial and administrative support to our editorial team. Your duties will include:

• Departmental administration including sales materials, correspondence and systems administration

• Editorial work including copyediting, proofreading, inputting amendments, research and development of novelty formats

• Database coordination including safety testing resources and picture rights records

The successful candidate will hold a relevant degree as well as a passion for literature, excellent interpersonal skills, good attention to detail and a willingness to learn. Previous editorial experience is a distinct advantage but is not essential.

Find out more about us at www.templarco.co.uk. Interested applicants should send their CV and a covering letter to liz.yonge@templarco.co.uk by Tuesday 31st August 2010.

Applicants of all ages are welcome to apply and appointment will be made on merit alone - the closing date for this position is 10/09/10.

Bloomsbury - A number of vacancies are currently available at Bloomsbury. See their website for further details - http://www.bloomsbury.com/info/vacancies.aspx