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Daniela Schlingmann Literary Scouting: Executive Scouting Assistant - April 22Daniela Schlingmann Literary Scouting Ltd works with a host of outstanding international publishers around the world to find the very best of fiction, non-fiction and children's books from the UK and the US to be published in translation, and to be adapted for film and TV.Our offices are based in Bayswater, just north of Hyde Park, in Central London.Job titleIf your skills, experience, and qualifications match those in this job overview, do not delay your application.Executive Scouting AssistantThe roleWe are a small, friendly and nurturing team looking for a meticulous and hard-working Executive Scouting Assistant to start as soon as possible. The successful applicant will provide general administrative support for the office and input new book information onto our database. Other responsibilities include diary management, managing spreadsheets and contacts lists, scheduling for book fairs and client visits, responding to client queries and related research. As we work closely with the US market, some liaising with US contacts may occasionally be required outside of regular work hours.The ideal candidateThe ideal candidate will enjoy playing a long-term role in the agencys international work. Scouting is exciting, varied and very fast-paced, so we are looking for someone highly organised and diligent, who is able to remain cool-headed in a busy working environment. They should show good judgement, communicate well and enjoy and excel at administration tasks. They should be self-motivated and feel comfortable working independently.Minimum RequirementsCandidates will have at least one years experience of full-time employment in an office environment. That experience can be in the book trade or elsewhere, but an interest in books and publishing is essential. A particular interest in translation rights and international markets is also welcome.Responsibilities and dutiesGeneralEntering key information onto our database and writing clear copy for our book reports.Assisting with producing and editing book reports and inputting corrections.Responding to emails as quickly as possible and assisting with managing our email flow.Logging responses from clients.Assisting with client queries.Working closely with colleagues to request material from agents and publishers.Following industry news and social media to find information on authors, deals, personnel moves and other key industry information.Providing any miscellaneous admin support when required.Scheduling book fair appointments for clients.Assisting with obtaining information about key titles in preparation of book fairs.Assisting with general bookfair organisation and attending as required.Qualifications and SkillsHighly motivated and able to work quickly and accurately under pressure.Strong organisational skills and great attention to detail.Excellent communication and listening skills.Excellent interpersonal skills.Comprehensive IT and data entry skills and experience of working with databases.Discretion and diplomacy, as the role requires handling extremely confidential information and liaising with senior international publishers and agents.European foreign languages are an advantage, as would be a dual European-British or U.S.-British citizenship.Contract typeFull timePrimarily working from home, with ad hoc days in the office when required.Salary22-24k depending on experienceBenefitsBenefits include flexible working, pension scheme, eye care voucher scheme, Cycle to Work voucher scheme, allowance for setting up home-working station.Application ProcessTo apply, email charlotte.james@schlingmann.co.uk stating DSLS EXECUTIVE SCOUTING ASSISTANT in your subject line. Please send your CV and a covering letter, and include your earliest availability.Applications will close on Friday, 29 April 2022, but we reserve the right to close the recruitment process early if we have found the right candidate.We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation or race.#J-18808-Ljbffr