Digital operations assistant

Closing date: 3rd May 2024

Salary: £26,500 to £30,000 dependent on experience (+ bonus + benefits)

Location: The role will be based at our London office, Carmelite House, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.

If you're passionate about optimising systems and workflows, we want to hear from you!

Bookouture is a dynamic digital publisher of bestselling commercial fiction. Our unique publishing model and transformative campaigns have created unrivalled international author brands. We connect stories, authors and readers globally, publishing books that reflect the diversity of the societies we live in. Our submissions are always open as we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to share their story. 

Bookouture is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.

Our Operations team plays a crucial role in the heart of Bookouture, where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a meaningful impact. From maintaining critical systems to spearheading strategic initiatives, our team is committed to driving operational excellence and delivering exceptional results.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate to maintain and optimise existing systems and workflows to ensure optimal performance and reliability.
• Utilise scripting languages to automate manual processes, streamline processes and improve systems performance.
• Assist in the development and implementation of new systems and applications to support business growth and efficiency.
• Work closely with stakeholders to understand business requirements and translate them into technical solutions.
• Conduct research and stay up to date on emerging technologies and best practices in digital operations.
• Contribute to cross-functional projects and initiatives as required.

Who we're looking for

• You have proven experience programming in JavaScript or Python.
• You have proven experience scripting in PowerShell or similar scripting languages.
• You are a self-starter with a growth mindset
• You have excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• You are eager to join a dynamic team dedicated to optimizing systems, enhancing processes, and supporting the growth and success of a forward-thinking organization.
• You can work effectively in a team environment and collaborate with colleagues across departments.

What we offer

Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:

• 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)
• Private medical insurance
• Generous pension schemes
• Rent deposit loans
• 2 community days per year
• Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
• Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Wide-ranging training library
• Development programmes (including mentoring)
• Up to 70% off book purchases
• A charity bookshelf
• 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks
• Season ticket loans
• And much more!

Our commitment

Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.

If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

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 and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org