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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