We are hiring!

We have a number of vacancies. Please send a CV and include a covering letter stating which role(s) you are interested in, and how many hours you are interested in working per week.

Send to Dani Hall, The Literary Gift Company, Atlantis House, 122 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RG by 10^th June 2016.

For all roles the following are essential:

• Love of books, reading and learning
• An interest in our brands: The Literary Gift Company and Present Indicative
• Creativity – all staff, whatever their role, can be involved in product development and shaping the creative direction of the business.

All roles are based in our Reading Head Office.

 

1. Sales Development Role

Around 30 hours per week.

8 month contract with the possibility of becoming permanent.

The role includes:

• Ordering stock
• Managing budgets
• Generating stock and sales reports
• Managing relationship with our Fulfilment Centre
• Creating and managing systems for stock management across multiple channels
• Developing new sales channels

Essential Skills:

• Experience with Word and Excel
• Budget management experience
• Creative problem solving skills
• Excellent communication skills

 

 

2. Social Media Assistant

7-10 hours per week (possibility of flexible working during term-time only for a parent)

The role includes:

• Listening to our fans and customers
• Create original and engaging social content
• Write fascinating blog posts
• Development of our brands
• Analyse and report on the effectiveness of campaigns in order to maximise results

Essential Skills:

• Exemplary communication skills
• Social media experience, ideally for an organisation

 

 

3. Admin and Customer Service Assistant

Part-time

Hours and contract length variable

The role includes:

• Customer service (email and telephone)
• Communicating with our suppliers
• Creating stock reports on Excel
• Boxing and barcoding products
• In-house printing of mugs and other items

Essential Skills:

• Experience with Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure during busy times

 

 

4. Admin and Customer Service Assistant

Full-time

8 month contract with the possibility of becoming permanent.

The role includes:

• Customer service (email and telephone)
• Communicating with our suppliers
• Creating stock reports on Excel
• Boxing and barcoding products
• In-house printing of mugs and other items

Essential Skills:

• Experience with Word and Excel
• Excellent communication skills
• Creative problem solving skills
• Ability to work under pressure during busy times

 

The Literary Gift Company, Atlantis House, 122 Castle Street, Reading, RG1 7RG