Quadrille are looking for a super organised and creative individual to join us as Campaigns Officer.  

Working across both marketing and PR, this new role will create industry-leading and audience focussed campaigns, working holistically with brands and non-traditional media to amplify the reach of Quadrille books and authors. Our focus is on illustrated books, and this role will suit someone with an enthusiasm for food and craft publishing.  

This position is part of the Quadrille Marketing & Communications team, and reports to the Senior Publicity Manager. Quadrille is part of Penguin Random House UK and is based at our Southwark office, with hybrid working options.    

About Quadrille 

We pride ourselves on our expert authors and on the quality of our books. From new stars of the food world to Michelin-starred chefs, renowned crafters and makers, household names, to leading names in fashion, wellbeing, travel and nature, we publish the best in the business. The emphasis is on beautiful, thoughtful lifestyle books with integrity and longevity, and an international sensibility and appeal that makes them successful worldwide. With top authors including Becky Excell, James Martin, Theo Randall and The Great British Sewing Bee, Quadrille’s list is focussed on empowering readers to live strong, live wild, and above all, live well. 

Key Responsibilities 

• Campaign management for allocated titles, creating and delivering plans that meet budget and have a clear conversion to sales. Assist on campaigns where required.  

• Build media relationships across print, broadcast and online outlets, creating press materials and pitching. 

• Collaborating with editorial, rights, and sales to develop strategy on launches. 

• Communicating with and managing authors and agents, delivering a high level of author care.  

• Support authors at events as required, and create and deliver sales-driving events for campaigns where appropriate. 

• Generate ideas to further engage our online community, and grow database with key social media influencers.  

• Briefing and creation of image and video assets. 

• Work with the wider communications team to build subject-driven collective campaigns throughout the year. 

• Ensure the development of Quadrille’s campaigns is mindful and makes a positive impact on critical social and public issues – such as sustainability, accessibility, inclusion and development.  

• Contribute to ongoing discussions on how Quadrille can make a positive impact by working with all authors, media and brand partners and suppliers with whom the role interacts. 

Candidate Profile 

• Creative and innovative, with proven experience in PR or marketing campaign work (ideally both)  

• A great communicator, written and spoken, able to confidently communicate effectively to a wide range of people  

• Excellent relationship building and stakeholder management skills 

• Strong organisation and time management skills with excellent attention to detail  

• Knowledge of the media landscape, social media channels, industry landscape and competition 

• The ability to multitask manage competing priorities, communicating any issues identified to colleagues as required  

• Collaborative and supportive, comfortable working independently and as part of the team  

• Curious and open-minded, eager to share ideas and contribute beyond your immediate role responsibilities  

• IT skills required: Microsoft Office, Acrobat   

• Preferable but not essential: Mailchimp, Roxhill, HypeAuditor, InDesign, Photoshop 

Application instructions: 

Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining your interest in the role and why you are the right candidate for it by midnight on Sunday 18th February.  

What you can expect from us: 

Salary: £31,000 - £35,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.   

Competitive benefits package:  

Our people are the heart of our business, and we work hard to support a culture of responsibility and recognition.  

Our benefits include: 

Financial – discounted shopping, season ticket loan, rental deposit loan 

Wellbeing - healthcare cash plan, employee assistance, gym loan 

Lifestyle – taste card, tech scheme, free and discounted books 

For our full benefits list please visit: https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/what-we-offer/ 

Hybrid working:  

We’re experimenting with a hybrid way of working that suits the needs of each team. 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. We’ll be happy to discuss this in more detail as part of the interview process.   

The recruitment process:  

You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/ 

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview. 

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request. 

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. 

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee. 

Company: Penguin Books Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW1V 2SA 

Job ID: 267903