Inpress is an agency that helps independent book publishers sell their books. We work with some of the UK's most exciting small publishers and help get their titles into bookshops, online retailers, and readers' hands. We're a small, friendly team of nine, funded by Arts Council England, and we've been growing steadily year on year. We're looking for an organised, enthusiastic assistant to support our sales and marketing team. This is a hands-on role that touches a lot of different things, from keeping our data tidy to helping manage our website and social media, to making sure booksellers have what they need to stock our publishers' titles. Essential: Nice to Have: Keeping our book and sales data accurate and up to date across various systems and retail platforms To apply, send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] by 5pm on 27/05/2026.Job Description
You don't need to have worked in publishing before. If you love books, are comfortable with spreadsheets and take pride in getting the details right, we'd love to hear from you.Job Requirements
Comfortable using Microsoft Office, especially Excel
Strong attention to detail and good at staying organised
A self-starter who can manage their own workload and ask for help when needed
Friendly and confident communicating with people by email, phone, or in person
A genuine interest in books and/or the arts
Some experience with design tools like Canva, Photoshop, or InDesign
Experience updating a website
Experience working with databases or data systemsJob Responsibilities
Uploading new titles to our website each month and keeping the content fresh
Processing website orders and responding to customer queries
Preparing materials for our sales team, such as information packs and spreadsheets
Helping manage the distribution of advance copies to booksellers
Contributing to our social media channels
Supporting events and book fairs
Taking notes in team meetings and circulating action points
Handling general admin, emails, and enquiriesUseful Links
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