Temp New Business & Admin Assistant

Location: Remote, UK
Contract: Temporary / Fixed-Term Contract, 3 days per week
Duration: 2–3 months – Temporary Cover, with the possibility of more for the right person
Salary: £24,000–£25,000 pro-rata
Start Date: ASAP

The OpportunityWe’re looking for a Temporary New Business & Admin Assistant to join a leading UK publication on a temporary contract, three days per week, for 2–3 months initially.
This is a role for someone confident and personable who enjoys picking up the phone, alongside well-organised admin work. You’ll split your time between commercial outreach, opening conversations with titles, publishers and influencers about partnership opportunities, and keeping the admin and finance side of the business organised and up to date.
It’s a great opportunity for a graduate or early-career candidate to build genuine commercial experience with a well-established publication, with real responsibility from day one.

What You'll Be Doing
New business (around half your time):
Calling and emailing titles, publishers and influencers to open conversations about working with us and how we can help drive their CPA performanceResearching brand, title and influencer contacts and building prospect listsSupporting new affiliate partnership opportunities and helping develop new relationshipsHelping spot commercial opportunities and move conversations forwardAdministration (the other half):
Maintaining finance spreadsheets and records, and supporting with invoices and paymentsKeeping projects and day-to-day tasks organised and on trackSeasonal support, including ordering and coordinating Christmas gifts for clientsOccasional events assistanceYou don’t need previous sales experience, we’re looking for someone personable, organised and willing to pick up the phone and learn.

What We're Looking ForConfident and comfortable speaking with new people on the phoneStrong organisational skills and genuine attention to detailGood written communication skillsA proactive attitude, desire, aptitude and application count for a lot hereComfortable with spreadsheets, and confident using Microsoft Office or Google WorkspaceAn interest in media, publishing or partnerships is a bonusRecent graduates and early-career candidates are very welcome to applyWhat's On OfferTemporary contract, 3 days per week, for 2–3 months initiallyThe possibility of more days, and a longer arrangement, for someone who shows desire, aptitude and applicationFully remote, UK-based opportunityReal commercial experience with a leading UK publicationExposure to major brands and high-profile campaignsImmediate start availableContract InformationThis is a temporary position providing additional support during a busy period of increased workload. The contract is fixed-term for 2–3 months, three days per week.
Right to WorkYou must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this opportunity.
If you’re organised, personable and enjoy talking to people as much as keeping things running smoothly, we’d love to hear from you.