Data & Operations Assistant

Sheffield, London

Contract: Permanent

Closing date: 11 July 2026

Who we are and what we do

Bookouture is a dynamic digital publisher of bestselling commercial fiction. Our unique publishing model and transformative campaigns have created unrivalled international author brands. We connect stories, authors and readers globally, publishing books that reflect the diversity of the societies we live in. Our submissions are always open as we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to share their story.

Bookouture is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.

What you'll be doing

The Data team at Bookouture is responsible for maintaining and developing our various relational databases, ensuring that our data-driven publishing and marketing teams have full confidence and access to accurate and up-to-date information via innovative data visualisation. As an integral part of the team you'll take ownership of our SQL Server environment, checking the accuracy of data flowing into the business and out to the wider team, as well as developing new workflows to constantly improve the efficiency of our systems.

Who we are looking for

Computer science background with experience of relational databases in a workplace a major advantage

Strong problem-solver who isn't satisfied with a working solution if a better one exists

Performance-minded, with a focus on optimising processes for speed and reliability

Detail-oriented, with a sharp eye for data quality, edge cases, and inconsistencies

Self-directed and able to drive a task from problem to tested solution

Adaptable and comfortable switching tools, languages, or approaches when the situation calls for it

Clear communicator. You will be working often with less technical staff, understanding what is being asked of you and explaining what is and isn’t possible clearly is integral. Consistent updates on projects to stakeholders and teams involved is also key

What we offer

28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Generous pension schemes

Rent deposit loans

2 community days per year

Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)

Retail discounts through Hachette rewards

Cycle to Work scheme

Eye care vouchers

Wide-ranging training library

Development programmes (including mentoring)

Up to 70% off book purchases

A charity bookshelf

An active range of staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing, Women in Tech and religious networks

Season ticket loans

And much more!

The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.

Our commitment

Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.

We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, you can let us know at the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ section of your application. We’ll make sure you’re supported throughout the process.

The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org