The Company

Usborne is an independent, family business, creating books which spark curiosity in children of all ages. These range from books for babies such as the bestselling That’s not my… series of touchy-feely books, to YA fiction, with everything from Magic Painting to Politics for Beginners in between.  You can see our books here at usborne.com

Whilst the company is now a market-leader in children’s publishing and one of the best-known brands in children’s books, the company retains a friendly and familial feel. If you want to work somewhere close-knit enough for people to know your name, which has a first-class reputation around the world, Usborne is the place for you.

The Department

Usborne Foreign Language Publishing team looks after all commercial and operational functions related to our foreign language publishing programmes in Spanish, French, Italian, Brazilian Portuguese and Dutch languages. 

The Role

We are looking for a creative and highly organised Spanish-speaking individual to join our busy Foreign Language Publishing department, to support our digital marketing initiatives to increase awareness, engagement and interest in our books in our international markets.

This exciting entry-level opportunity will involve a wide range of administrative and operational activities including:

• Assisting in keeping our fabulous foreign language websites up to date and accurate, including adding and updating panels, pages and blog posts.

• Assisting in planning and preparing content for social media campaigns for example supporting the creation of graphics, filming videos, and writing copy.

• Answering customer enquiries across multiple platforms including our websites and Instagram.

• Making sure the information on books on our website is complete, accurate and useful for customers.

• Maintaining our internal database of book details (title, format, price etc.).

• Helping with reporting on Google Analytics and any other reporting as needed.

Experience and skills

We are not specifically seeking any prior knowledge or experience of digital marketing; however we do need:

• Native level written and spoken Spanish and English language skills.

• Excellent both written and verbal communication skills with a strong grasp of spelling and grammar in both languages.

• A strong interest in digital marketing.

• A meticulous eye for detail to be able to work on a wide variety of projects requiring accuracy.

• Ability to work with a wide range of internal and external partners and customers both in the UK and in Europe.

• Ability to multi-task with excellent time-management skills as you will be working across a number of different markets and differing projects.

In addition, any of these skills would be highly desirable although not essential:

• Additional language skills either in Portuguese, Dutch, Italian or French.

• Familiarity with social media platforms and content formats, particularly Instagram and Facebook.

• Any previous experience working with website content management systems.

• An understanding of Google Analytics.

• Experience of creating or editing content using Photoshop and/or Canva.

Location and Benefits

We offer a 35-hour working week from our offices in Farringdon, London and once you have settled into the office you will be able to work from home under our 3:2 work arrangement where you can work up to 2 days a week from home.

We also offer a range of great benefits including:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement rising with service to 30 days

• Healthcare Cashback plan

• Virtual GP service

• Industry leading Pension Scheme

• Employee Assistance Programme

• 50% Discount on Company Books

We particularly encourage applications from black and ethnic minority candidates who are currently under-represented within this area.