Literacy Tree | B Corp™
Graduate Project Assistant
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Job details…
Location: London, EC1
Salary: London Living Wage
Duration: Fixed Term Contract / Full time
Start date: ASAP
A bit about you…
- You have a strong passion for design and a keen eye for creating visually compelling, polished results.
- You have excellent attention to detail and understand the importance of consistency.
A bit about us…
- We are a privately owned EdTech and Consultancy, registered and headquartered in the UK.
- Founded in 2012 with the sole objective of empowering schools to have the subject knowledge to teach English effectively through the use of quality children’s literature.
- Culture is key: we have a remarkable bunch of people who have a shared set of principles, philosophies and values. These together are what perpetuate our collective success.
About the Role…
- We are looking for a motivated graduate to join our team for a 6-week project, reporting into the Curriculum Content team.
- The successful candidate will support the conversion of our existing planning resources into a new, consistent publication format using Adobe InDesign.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to gain practical experience in document design, layout, publishing, and project delivery within a professional environment.
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What you’ll be doing…
- Convert existing planning resources into a new InDesign template
- Format text, tables, images, and graphics to ensure consistency and accuracy
- Apply brand and style guidelines throughout all documents
- Check formatting, pagination, and document quality before finalisation
- Liaise with the project team to clarify content and resolve formatting issues
- Maintain organised file management and version control
- Meet agreed deadlines while managing multiple documents
What you’ll need…
Essential:
- Recent graduate or final-year student in Graphic Design, Communication Design, Publishing or a related discipline
- High proficiency in Adobe InDesign
- Excellent attention to detail
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work independently while taking direction from the project team
- Good written communication skills
Desirable:
- Experience working with long-form documents or educational resources
- Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office
- Understanding of document accessibility and publication best practice
Personal Attributes…
- Methodical and detail-oriented
- Reliable and able to work to deadlines
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Comfortable working with repetitive formatting tasks while maintaining accuracy
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What You'll Gain…
- Hands-on experience working on a significant publication project
- Opportunity to develop advanced Adobe InDesign skills
- Experience working with professional documentation and publishing standards
- A strong portfolio piece demonstrating document design and production
- Mentoring and practical experience within a collaborative team
The Interview Process…
- 45-minute chat with the team (in person) followed by a 45-minute practical task.
Diversity, Equality & Inclusion…
- We believe in a friendly and supportive work culture.
- We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace: we welcome applications from anyone regardless of age, disability, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
How to apply…
Send your CV and a short statement (no more than 150 words) telling us how your knowledge and skills meet the job requirements described in the job description to careers@literacytree.com.
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