Editorial assistant, history & archaeology

Closing date for applications: 1st December 2025

Salary: £27,000 per annum

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Interviews: w/c 8th December 2025

Do you love history, archaeology and beautifully made books? Are you looking for a hands-on start to your publishing career in a team that blends creativity, rigour and collaboration?

We’re looking for a well-organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated editorial assistant to join our History & Archaeology list at Thames & Hudson – one of the world’s leading visual arts publishers. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who is organised, curious and passionate about bringing ambitious ideas to life on the page.

You will assist the commissioning editor on a broad range of tasks spanning research, project development, author liaison and day-to-day editorial and administrative support, helping to deliver a creative, innovative and commercially successful programme of titles.


Responsibilities

As our editorial assistant, you will help shape and support a diverse list of history and archaeology titles from first concept to finished book. Every day will bring something different, but you can expect to:

• Work closely with the commissioning editor on research, project development and shaping new ideas
• Liaise with authors, museums, curators and internal teams to keep projects running smoothly
• Support the editorial process – from preparing materials and checking proofs to coordinating freelancers
• Keep production schedules on track and ensure information flows clearly across departments
• Proofread meticulously to uphold our reputation for quality and accuracy
• Maintain strong administrative systems, accurate documentation and contractual records
• Help prepare and deliver sales material for our sales, comms and international rights teams

Knowledge, skills & experience

• A degree in history or the humanities
• A proven interest in historical subjects and visual culture
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to juggle multiple projects at once
• Impeccable written communication, excellent proofreading skills and a sharp eye for detail
• Clear, confident communication skills with a diplomatic, collaborative approach
• A proactive attitude and the ability to stay calm and focused under pressure
• Confidence in exploring and adopting new digital tools and technologies
• Good Microsoft Office skills; familiarity with Adobe InDesign and Acrobat Pro is a bonus (training provided)
• Experience in a publishing, museum, gallery or office environment is helpful

You are reliable, curious, adaptable and quietly determined. You enjoy working with precision, love learning new things, and take real pride in producing work of a high standard. You thrive in a team setting and are excited by the idea of contributing to a world-class publishing programme.


Additional information

To apply, please send your CV with a cover letter to Sophie Castle at recruitment@thameshudson.co.uk. Use the cover letter to explain how you meet the requirements mentioned above for the role. The deadline for applications is 1st December and we expect to be interviewing w/c 8th December 2025. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.

Some of the benefits of working with us, apart from working with a highly talented and creative bunch of people, are:

• 28 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• Profit share scheme
• Interest-free loan for rent deposit or season travel ticket
• Discounts off our lovely T&H books and distributed titles
• Generous pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free entry to hundreds of museums and galleries nationwide

At Thames & Hudson, we believe that employing a diverse workforce is essential to succeed and selection decisions are based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from everyone, irrespective of age, sex, sexual orientation, disability, race, religion or belief.

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