Marketing Assistant - Children's

About Penguin We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publisher. Here, you’ll work with a breadth of talent who all play their part to make each of our books a success. Together, we make books for everyone because a book can change anyone.  Marketing Assistant – Children’s We have an exciting opportunity for a highly organised and creative individual to join our award-winning marketing team at Penguin Random House Children’s as a Marketing Assistant. About the team We are the UK’s no. 1 children’s publisher, home to Puffin and Ladybird, and some of the most recognised entertainment brands and authors, including: Peppa Pig, Peter Rabbit, Tom Fletcher, Roald Dahl, Malorie Blackman, Jeff Kinney, Jacqueline Wilson, Philip Pullman and Jennifer Lynn Barnes to name but a few. We also launch talented new rising stars, including Huw Aaron, Bea Fitzgerald, Nathan Bryan, Dapo Adeola, Sam Copeland and Manjeet Mann. The role In this role, you’ll learn first-hand how we approach and execute marketing campaigns, drive demand, work with retailers and consumers and create magic. We pride ourselves on innovation and we put our readers at the heart of everything we do. As Marketing Assistant, you’ll provide administration support to ensure the smooth-running of our large marketing team, working closely with PR. You’ll also support the creation of targeted, consumer-facing marketing campaigns for our children’s books. Key responsibilities: Managing a wide range of admin processes to help the smooth-running of the team and campaigns, including collating information for contracts and finance administration such as raising purchase orders, paying invoices, and reconciling budgets Maintaining databases and updating systems as and when required Organising and scheduling meetings, and booking venues, catering and materials / equipment Providing support for meetings such as the preparation of reports, agendas, taking minutes and collating visuals / materials Supporting team members with every stage of campaign development and implementation and managing some campaigns yourself Closely collaborating with PR Assistants and the social team on social support for allocated titles that receive owned media support. What you’ll bring Essential criteria: Excellent communication and collaboration skills, as you’ll be working with a wide range of colleagues across the business, as well as key external contacts. Ability to keep things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment when colleagues are juggling various priorities. Proactive in your work, always looking for new ways to work more efficiently and effectively. A curiosity for children’s books and creative ideas for reaching everyday readers. Curiosity to learn, think, see, and do things differently. We want to hear from different voices throughout the UK and see fresh perspectives. Disability Confident If you have opted into our disability confident scheme, the above are the essential criteria you must meet to be considered for our interview scheme. Please note, there may be occasions where the volume of applicants means we can’t take all eligible candidates to interview. Application instructions Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on 17 th March 2026. Please use 300 words of your cover letter to tell us about a recent marketing campaign that has caught your eye and why. Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length. Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate. We anticipate a two-stage interview process which will include a virtual first-stage interview and in-person second stage interview. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process. Here at Penguin, we believe in the power of authenticity and human creativity. When you apply for a position, we want to encourage you to showcase your unique voice. Throughout our recruitment process, please share your own thoughts, experiences, and skills. This helps us get a true sense of who you are and what you might bring to our team. We celebrate creativity and diverse perspectives, so please be yourself! While we recognise AI tools can be helpful, we recommend using them thoughtfully to ensure your responses reflect you. Salary £29,000 plus benefits. Hybrid working While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect the successful candidate to work from our London-based office a minimum of three days per week, and offer the remaining two days to be worked remotely. Benefits Income Protection Health assessment Gym flex Life event leave Dental insurance Cycle scheme Please note that we do not accept any CVs via agencies, and any sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.