Book Selection and Purchasing Coordinator BSPC0925

• Location
• London
• Salary
• 33,500
• Application Deadline
• Wednesday, October 15, 2025
• BookTrust

• BookTrust is the UK’s largest children’s reading charity. We know that children who read are happier, healthier, more empathetic, and more creative. They also do better at school.

  Working with every local authority and across every region in the country, and supported by Arts Council funding, we reach over 3 million families a year via partners in schools, children’s centres, health visitors and libraries. This incredible network helps us to get children reading across the country.

  To apply please complete the application along with a copy of your CV and covering letter showing how you meet the person specification and your motivations for applying for the role. Your covering letter should not be longer than two sides.

  Want to join us? Find out more about who we are at:

  https://www.booktrust.org.uk/about-us/work-at-booktrust/
• Job Summary

• You’ll play a key role in coordinating the selection, procurement, and delivery of books for our campaigns, book gifting, and traded programmes. Working closely with publishers and internal teams, you’ll ensure we source the best children’s books in a cost-effective and inclusive way.

  Key Responsibilities:
  • Be the first point of contact for publishers on procurement matters.
  • Maintain records of negotiations, purchases, and deliveries.
  • Organise and administer book selection panel meetings.
  • Research and report on diversity and inclusion in book selections.
  • Promote knowledge of children’s books across the organisation.
  • Attend publishing events and book launches.
  We’re looking for someone who:
  • Has strong administrative and organisational skills.
  • Is enthusiastic about children’s books and publishing.
  • Has excellent attention to detail and interpersonal skills.
  • Is confident using Microsoft Office and database systems.
  • Can work collaboratively and flexibly within a team.
• Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusivity

• We aim to provide an inclusive recruitment process and actively welcome applications from diverse talent pools: minority ethnic candidates, candidates with disabilities and long-term conditions and candidates from underrepresented communities.

  We are committed to equality of opportunity and want to ensure we have an accessible application process for all candidates. If you need any reasonable adjustments or would like us to do anything differently during the application process, please contact our HR team on

  HR@booktrust.org.ukor 020 7801 8855/8856 to discuss your requirements further.

  BookTrust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The recruitment and selection process reflect our commitment to safeguarding therefore, the suitability of all prospective employees will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment, and pre-employment checks.

• Job Profile
• Job Profile document