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Are you looking to start your career in publishing? If so, Taylor and Francis have a fantastic opportunity for a Publishing Assistant Apprentice to join their forward-thinking, dynamic team on a 15-month program that will equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to grow your career.

Key Responsibilities

The apprentice will

  • Work alongside and receive mentoring from experienced publishing specialists
  • Gain hands-on experience in core publishing specialisms
  • Learn and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to grow your career in publishing

Work towards gaining

  • Level 3 Publishing Assistant Apprenticeship (Standard)
  • Level 2 Functional Skills in English & Maths (if applicable)
  • You will need to pass an End Point Assessment in order to successfully achieve your apprenticeship

The Apprentice will learn and demonstrate the ability to

  • Learn and develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be competent in that role
  • Provide excellent and empathic customer service
  • Work with supplier partners to ensure targets are met
  • Manage external stakeholders’ expectations
  • Distribute information to teams, via post, email or regular reporting
  • Log and archive title-specific documentation that arrives off-system
  • Receive and process orders/invoices as required
  • Assist on department projects as required

Entry requirements

All you need is EEWAP – Energy, Enthusiasm, Willingness to Learn, Ability to Take Feedback and Propensity to Take Action. You’ll also need to pass a face to face screening interview with our Talent Team (don’t worry, we’re a friendly bunch) and sit initial assessments in Maths and English.

Skills Required

  • Ability to explain why you have the potential Taylor and Francis are looking for
  • As a minimum requirement, you will need to have achieved or be expecting to achieve 5 GCSE passes at Grade C/4 or above including in English and Maths or equivalent qualifications
  • A proactive and ambitious attitude
  • Some experience with Microsoft Office, primarily Word and Excel
  • Enthusiasm and self-motivation: the drive to achieve
  • Adaptable: able to respond quickly to change and work to deadlines
  • A team player willing to build good working relationships and has a positive attitude and professional manner
  • Great attention to detail

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