Work with us
At DK, we’re more than a publishing company. We’re a global community of creators, thinkers, and doers who believe in the power of books to inspire, educate and connect.
If you’re passionate about storytelling and creativity, and ready to help shape the future of publishing, you’ll feel right at home here.
We need you to help fulfil our mission
DK is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background
At DK, we recognise and celebrate our colleagues’ identities. We acknowledge that Afro-textured hair is an important part of our Black employees’ racial, ethnic, cultural, and religious identities, and requires specific styling for hair health and maintenance. Our workplace champions the rights of colleagues to embrace all Afro-hairstyles, and so we have adopted the Halo Code. You can find out more about the Halo Code and the Halo Collective here.DK is a Disability Confident Committed employer. We are actively working towards interviewing all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for our vacancies, and we are committed to providing a fair and inclusive recruitment process for all candidates.
Benefits
We believe that to do amazing, creative work, you need to feel valued, supported, and free to be you. At DK, we’ve built our benefits around one simple idea: choice.
Our perks aren’t just a checklist; they’re designed to give you real flexibility to fit around your lifestyle. You’ll receive a core range of benefits, with the option to self-fund additional ones that suit your needs. Here’s the full range of what DK can offer you:
The Book Perks
It’s no surprise that we have some great book benefits: If you love books, you’ll love this bit.
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60% discount on DK and Penguin Random House UK books
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Opportunities to hear from our brilliant authors through talks and events
Financial Wellbeing
At DK, we want to give you the tools and support to feel confident about your financial wellbeing. That support includes:
Pension: You put in 3% to 5%, we’ll double it. Your future you will thank you.
Life Assurance: 4x your annual salary, so your loved ones are looked after.
Income Protection: 50% of your salary for up to five years if you’re unwell long-term.
Shopping Discounts: Save at 800+ retailers - from your weekly shop to your weekend splurge.
Mortgage Advice: Free expert guidance from our trusted partner, Charles Cameron.
Home Sweet Loan: Spread your rental deposit cost, interest-free.
Give As You Earn: Donate to causes you care about, before tax.
Childcare Allowance: Up to £243 a month for little ones under 5.
Season Ticket Loan: Commute smarter, pay in installments, no interest.
Will Writing: Tick off that “someday” task with expert help.
Health & Wellbeing
Your health comes first. Get access to support when you need it and perks to keep you feeling your best:
Employee Assistance: get independent and confidential 24/7 support, including virtual GP access.
Critical Illness Cover: Financial support if life throws you a curveball.
Healthcare Cashplan: Claim back everyday costs like dental or eye care.
Health Assessments: A free health check every two years.
Private Medical Insurance: Because getting better shouldn’t be stressful.
Dental Insurance: Keep smiling with financial help for check-ups and treatments.
GymFlex: Spread the cost of your gym membership.
Eyecare Vouchers: Free eye test and discount on glasses at Specsavers.
Cancer & HPV Checks: Simple home test kits for peace of mind.
Lifestyle
We know work is only one part of your life, so we want to make sure it fits neatly around the rest.
Flexible Working: 3 days a week in our Vauxhall office (and flexibility the rest of the time). You can even swap public holidays - handy if you don’t do Easter.
Annual Leave: start with 25 days (plus bank holidays), rising to 30 with service.
Buy or Sell Holiday: Trade days to suit your plans.
Flex Fridays*: 1pm finish, on a Friday. Because weekends deserve a head start.
Special Leave: Time off for life’s big moments - weddings, house moves, and more.
Work From Abroad*: Up to 30 days a year, if it works for you and your team.
Enhanced Parental Leave: Inclusive and generous for every kind of parent.
Sabbatical: After 5 years, you can take a well-earned breather.
Learning Allowance: Grow your skills inside or outside of work.
Tastecard & Coffee Club: Enjoy savings on food and caffeine - essentials, really.
Cycle Scheme: Cycle to work, save cash, and feel smugly healthy.
Home & Tech Scheme: Get the gadgets or furniture you’ve been eyeing up.
Art Pass: Explore museums and galleries for less across the UK.
Volunteering Days: Two paid days to give back to something you care about.
Travel Insurance: Stay covered wherever you roam.
New Joiner, New Tree: We plant one for every new team member.
Networks & Societies: Connect, create, and share with over 20 colleague-led communities.
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Join us
If you want to be part of our team, check our current vacancies and find out about life at DK.