About the company

Pan Macmillan publishes a broad and vibrant range of books for audiences of all ages – from dazzling bestsellers to influential prize-winners, books to inspire lifelong readers and listeners, to enduring classics for generations to come. The fourth largest UK publisher, we pride ourselves on publishing successfully and sustainably and are committed to working together to positively impact culture and society at large.

Each of our imprints is distinctive, containing the carefully curated collections of different kinds of books published for the widest possible readership. These imprints comprise Bluebird, Bramble, Campbell Books, Harriman House, First Ink, Kingfisher, Macmillan, Macmillan Business, Macmillan Children’s Books, Macmillan Collector’s Library, Mantle, Nightfire, One Boat, Pan, Picador and Tor.

Pan Macmillan is part of Macmillan Publishers International Ltd (MPIL), a division of the Holtzbrinck Publishing Group, a large family-owned media company based in Stuttgart.

About the team

The Digital Communications team at Pan Macmillan covers the breadth of the digital marketing ecosphere. From metadata to search engine optimisation (SEO), data collection to analysis, paid digital ads to influencer coordination and much more, the Digital Communications team aims to touch every element of our books as they appear on the internet – and make sure that they find as wide an audience as possible.

Collaborative, trusting, dynamic and open to fresh ideas and experimentation, being part of our team is the perfect place to develop your digital skill set and work on the most interesting books in the world.

About the role

As a Digital Communications Apprentice, you will dive into the exciting world of digital marketing within the publishing industry. This dynamic role offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience across various specialist areas of our Digital Communications team. You’ll get to spend dedicated time learning from and contributing to our email team, understanding how we connect with readers directly; our web content team, shaping how our books appear online; our video and metadata team, creating engaging visual content and ensuring our books are discoverable; and our paid media team, exploring how we reach new audiences through advertising. This apprenticeship is designed to give you a well-rounded foundation in digital communications, allowing you to contribute to real campaigns and develop a diverse skill set crucial for a career in this fast-paced field.

Key responsibilities

Understanding, implementing and optimising SEO strategies
Participating in the creation and execution of data-driven, email, social, content and influencer marketing campaigns
Creating engaging short-form video content for varied platforms
Assisting in maintaining and enhancing the website’s functionality and editorial content
Contributing to establishing and growing the brand’s presence on social media platforms
Working collaboratively with various teams to execute unique and effective marketing strategies
Assisting in analysing digital marketing data to guide change and report on performance.

Skills you’ll need to succeed

An interest in digital marketing and eagerness to learn
Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in a team
Willingness to stay up-to-date with digital marketing trends and developments
Excellent time management skills
Flexible and adaptable, with the ability to respond thoughtfully to changing needs
Experience working with software such as MS Office and Google Workspace.

About the programme

As a Publishing Apprentice, you’ll gain exposure to all of the key stages in the publishing process, starting from the initial conception of a book all the way through to production, sales, marketing and publicity processes.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll be invited to monthly 3-hour live sessions hosted online in addition to working on your course content via our online learning platform.

To meet the off-the-job requirements for your apprenticeship, you’ll also spend a minimum of 6 hours a week within the workplace, developing your publishing knowledge, skills and behaviours listed within your bespoke LDN Training Plan.

Salary: £24,000

Full time / part time: Full time

Application deadline: 6 July 2025

Potential start date: 22 September 2025

Qualification: Level 4 Publishing Professional

Duration: 15 months

Some of the benefits we offer

28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
Pension scheme
Discounted private medical insurance
Group income protection scheme
Enhanced family pay and leave
Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
2 Volunteer Days per year
75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)
Season ticket loan/advance
Discounts on shopping and gym memberships; Christmas club savings
Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch

This is a full time 15 month fixed term role, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.

All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.

At Pan Macmillan, we are highly committed to promoting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) at every level of our organisation. We welcome applications from all individuals, including any age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Our efforts to promote DEI are ongoing, and we continually strive to learn and improve our policies and practices. You can read our full Diversity & Inclusion Pledge here:https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion

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