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Sales, Marketing and Publicity Assistant (Part-Time), Biteback Publishing

Biteback Publishing is Britain’s leading publisher of political and current affairs titles, with our wider list including sport, history, social and economic issues and general non-fiction, with authors ranging from prominent politicians, Olympic athletes and KCs to newfound voices with an important story to tell or a timely argument to present.

We’re seeking an efficient, enthusiastic and well-organised Sales, Marketing and Publicity Assistant to support our busy, fast-paced department.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a small team in a leading independent publishing house. Reporting to the Publicity and Marketing Manager, this part-time position will involve:

  • Updating title information on all sales platforms
  • Liaising with authors on ebook promotions, social media activity and launch events
  • Uploading content to our website
  • Assisting with distributing newsletters to email subscribers
  • Compiling website sales and traffic reports using Google Analytics
  • Processing website orders and handling customer enquiries
  • Providing general support to sales, marketing and publicity colleagues

The successful candidate will be:

  • Imaginative and self-motivated
  • Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • A team player

Skills required:

  • Excellent communication skills in both written and spoken English
  • First-class attention to detail
  • Strong organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively
  • A proven interest in and/or experience of book publishing will be an advantage

Employment type: Part-time: two to three days per week

Location: London, based in our Westminster office

Salary: £28,000–£30,000 pro rata

Closing date: 12 January 2026

How to apply: Send a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role, and including notice period, addressed to Olivia Beattie at olivia.beattie@bitebackpublishing.com.

Biteback welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, particularly those who are under-represented in the publishing industry. Just let us know if there are any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during the recruitment process.

Publicity and Marketing Manager, Biteback Publishing

Biteback Publishing is Britain’s leading independent publisher of political and current affairs titles, with our wider list including sport, history, social and economic issues and general non-fiction, with authors ranging from prominent politicians, Olympic athletes and KCs to newfound voices with an important story to tell or a timely argument to present. Recent notable books have included Yes, Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants; Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC; Bandit Country: The IRA and South Armagh; and Sunday Times bestseller Pomp & Circumstance: Why Britain’s Traditions Matter.

We’re looking for an experienced and dynamic Publicity and Marketing Manager to champion our books, from securing compelling media coverage to creating campaigns that resonate with readers across print and digital.

Reporting to the Commercial Director, the position will involve a mixture of publicity and marketing skills, with a particular focus on media relations.

Publicity:

  • Create compelling, imaginative publicity campaigns for forthcoming titles
  • Pitch and respond to opportunities across print, broadcast and online media
  • Maintain effective links with media and trade partners
  • Write and distribute press releases
  • Organise launch events and liaise with bookshops and festivals

Marketing:

  • Plan and implement integrated marketing campaigns for new and backlist titles with tailored messaging
  • Manage social media, newsletters and digital content to drive sales and audience growth
  • Plan content calendars and oversee the online shop and seasonal campaigns

General:

  • Work collaboratively to develop and execute the annual publicity and marketing strategy aligned with publishing schedule and business objectives
  • Identify target audiences for each title
  • Work closely with authors, agents and colleagues in editorial and sales to provide responsive, bespoke author care
  • Contribute to the decision-making and pitching process around acquisitions
  • Support awareness of the Biteback brand within the publishing industry

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Strategic planning and implementation experience for non-fiction publicity campaigns
  • An in-depth understanding of the UK media landscape, including print, broadcast, podcast and online
  • Established media contacts in relevant fields
  • Marketing experience across website, socials, email and digital advertising
  • Confidence and experience liaising with authors from debuts to household names
  • Excellent communication skills, with a flair for copywriting
  • Experience in negotiating serialisations will be an advantage

The successful candidate will be:

  • Imaginative and self-motivated
  • Able to work well under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • A team player
  • Engaged with politics and current affairs

Location: London, working three days a week in our Westminster office (or fully office-based if preferred)

Salary: £40,000–£45,000

Closing date: 4 January 2026

How to apply: Send a CV and covering letter through our applications portal: totalpoliticsgroup.bamboohr.com/careers

Biteback welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, particularly those who are under-represented in the publishing industry. Just let us know if there are any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during the recruitment process.

Biteback Publishing is part of Total Politics, a leading independent publisher specialising in media, events and training focused on politics, government and public policy. We believe in the value of expert insight and engagement.

With unique connections to key political and policy leaders across the UK and EU, we are a trusted source of news, debate, insights and learning through our portfolio of media titles, leading events and training services.

Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor (c. 12-month FTC) – Biteback Publishing

Biteback Publishing is Britain’s leading independent publisher of political and current affairs titles, with our wider list including sport, history, social and economic issues and general non-fiction. Our authors range from prominent politicians, Olympic athletes and KCs to newfound voices with an important story to tell or a timely argument to present. Recent notable books include Yes, Ma’am: The Secret Life of Royal Servants; Sanctioned: The Inside Story of the Sale of Chelsea FC; Bandit Country: The IRA and South Armagh; and Sunday Times bestseller Pomp & Circumstance: Why Britain’s Traditions Matter.

We’re seeking an energetic, agile acquiring editor to steer the team through a period of parental leave. The successful candidate will play a central role within our small, close-knit company, collaborating with sales, publicity, marketing and production colleagues as well as the rest of the editorial team.

The role will include:

  • Commissioning serious non-fiction, ranging from politics and current affairs to history, memoir and sport
  • Negotiating contracts
  • Steering titles through the publishing process, including a list of inherited titles due to be published in 2026/27, and managing their schedules
  • Structural and line-editing
  • Providing first-class author care
  • Supporting editorial workflow

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

  • Solid experience in commissioning non-fiction; an interest in politics and current affairs would be an advantage
  • In-depth knowledge of the non-fiction market, with good contacts and commercial awareness
  • Excellent communication skills, with the expertise, tact and confidence to provide editorial feedback to authors
  • Experience of managing libel risks would be an advantage
  • Impeccable proofreading and attention to detail
  • The ability to work to tight deadlines, with great teamwork and prioritisation skills

Details: full-time temporary role for c. 12 months

Salary: £35,000–£45,000

Location: London, working three days a week in our Westminster office and two days a week from home (or fully office-based if preferred)

Closing date: 12 January 2026

How to apply: Send a CV and covering letter detailing your suitability for the role, and including current salary and notice period, addressed to Olivia Beattie at olivia.beattie@bitebackpublishing.com

Biteback welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, particularly those who are under-represented in the publishing industry. Just let us know if there are any adjustments you need to ensure a level playing field during the recruitment process.