Bookseller

Job Description

Heywood Hill is one of London’s leading independent bookshops.

We sell important, interesting and beautiful books to enhance people’s lives. We specialise in customer-focused literary services for readers and collectors worldwide.

We are looking for an outstanding sales person to join our friendly and dynamic band of booksellers, an enthusiastic team player with customer-facing flair and a passion for books.

Duties will include but are not limited to: stocking, merchandising and selling books on our shop floor (and at other venues), and working on both the sales and fulfilment of our various book subscription services in our 90th year and beyond. You would be expected to muck in whenever and wherever needed within the business.

Working alongside other colleagues on and off our busy shop floor you will have a can-do attitude, an eye for detail and a proactive approach. You will need to be a problem solver and a hard worker. Working at a high capacity you should expect to juggle a variety of responsibilities calmly, effectively, and with good cheer. You should relish the thought of recommending books to people across a wide spectrum of opinion, age and sensibility.

Bookselling or other luxury sales experience is preferred but not essential. Above all we are looking for someone with a positive approach to life with good judgement and bags of initiative.

Details

• Location: Heywood Hill, 10 Curzon Street, London, W1J 5HH

• Type: Permanent full-time position

• Workplace Type: On-site

• Hours: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6pm

• Holiday: 20 days per year pro-rata plus public and bank holidays. One additional day per calendar year of service up to 25 days

• Salary: £25,000

• Start Date: 30 March 2026 tbc

Heywood Hill is an equal opportunities employer.

This may be a first or second job. More experienced candidates coming from more senior roles or those returning to the workforce are welcome to apply.

To apply please send your CV and short cover letter to recruitment@heywoodhill.com. Please put BOOKSELLER in the subject line of your email.

The closing date for applications is midnight on Sunday 15 February 2026.

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Job Summary

Heywood Hill Bookshop is hiring a full-time Bookseller to stock, merchandise, and sell books while supporting subscription services. The role requires customer engagement, a proactive approach, and teamwork. Ideal candidates are passionate about books, can multitask effectively, and maintain professionalism in a busy retail environment.

FAQs

1. Is prior bookselling experience required?
No, experience is preferred but not essential.

2. What are the working hours?
Monday to Friday, 9:30am to 6:00pm.

3. Is this a permanent role?
Yes, it is a permanent full-time position.