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We are looking for an editorial administrator to provide administrative and logistical support to a team of editors, reporters and writers on the Sports desk. You will work alongside an Editorial manager and together you will act as the ‘go-to' team for your editorial colleagues.

About the role

• Act as point of contact for staff , casual workers, sport contributors and agencies, resolving ad hoc queries
• Request accreditation for sporting events as directed by commissioning editors or the editorial manager, ensuring these are requested before deadlines. Liaise with organisations/clubs where necessary to resolve any issues. Maintain accreditation spreadsheets.
• Plan ahead and book hotels and travel for all team members, in advance and in line with budget, manage the bookings and any changes to these
• Organise visas and foreign currency requests
• Process contributor payments, expenses and general departmental invoices
• Input casual worker shifts into the casual workers rota to enable payment
• Process weekly sickness and absence returns
• Maintain the sports illustration rota, booking shifts and managing cancellations
• Enjoy being the ‘go-to' person for your team

About you

• Proven relevant administration experience, ideally in supporting teams
• Previous experience of fast-paced deadline-driven environment
• Experience of coordinating complicated travel itineraries would be an advantage
• Experience of processing invoices or making payments including being comfortable with multiple currencies
• Interested in a wide range of sports
• Ideally you'll have a demonstrable ability to bring a diverse perspective to this role

We actively encourage applications from candidates who are Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) or from other groups traditionally underrepresented in the UK media.

How to apply

To apply, please upload your latest CV and a cover letter that outlines why you'd love to take on this role, and why you're a great match for what we're looking for.

The closing date for applications is Sunday 2nd November 2025.

All roles at the Guardian are open for everybody to apply. It is important to us that you feel supported and comfortable throughout your recruitment process, in order to perform your best. Please let us know if there are any changes we could make to help your application, this includes providing documents in accessible formats or personalising the process to better support your needs. Please contact Sean on sean.brinkley@theguardian.com to discuss further so we can work with you to support you through your application.

Benefits at the Guardian

We offer six weeks annual leave per annum with the option to buy additional days through our holiday purchase scheme. Our pension scheme is generous; if you contribute 5% then we will contribute 8-12% (depending on your age). We believe in giving back, which is why employees are given 2 volunteering days annually and the option of payroll giving. Season ticket loans are also available.

You are entitled to life cover, income protection, private healthcare, sick pay and eye tests. You can also opt in to dental insurance.

We have enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave policies in place. We also support our employees by offering an IVF, menopause, baby loss, and trans equality policy.

Culture & wellbeing

We want everyone to feel like they belong at the Guardian and we champion diversity of thought. Our various employee forums provide a platform to use their voice to foster an inclusive workplace.

We offer great tools to help you prioritise your wellbeing including free yoga and pilates. These run alongside our corporate gym membership and cycle to work scheme.

Learning & development

We encourage personal and professional growth. Employees have access to a broad range of tools and solutions, and we are happy to support the pursuit of professional qualifications through vocational courses and apprenticeships.

Our working environment

We take pride in our surroundings and are pleased to offer versatile meeting rooms and colourful communal areas. We have a brilliant canteen that caters to breakfast, lunch and dinner, with views overlooking Regent's Canal.