Desk Editor/Senior Desk Editor
£24,500 – £27,500 per annum, dependent on experience
London
The Hodder Education Group is an established and growing business within Hachette UK that has consistently grown both in the UK and internationally. The company is the two-time winner of the British Book Industry Awards and on both occasions the judges commented on the energy and dynamism evident within Hodder Education, making it “obviously a great place to work” whilst being “formidable in the digital space”.
We are looking for an editor to work on science, maths, computer science and English textbooks, revision guides and digital materials for secondary schools.
You will work closely and effectively with colleagues, authors and freelancers while taking responsibility for editorial quality and bringing together all the elements of a range of complex projects on time and to budget. You will need to be a proactive planner, quick to adapt to changing circumstances, without losing your eye for detail even under pressure.
Editorial project management experience, of educational books or digital resources, is highly desirable even for Desk Editor level. Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills are a prerequisite. The ideal candidate will have a scientific/technical education and/or STEM publishing experience.
To apply, please email your CV, and a covering letter to recruitment@hachette.co.uk Alternatively, send to: HR Department, Hachette UK, Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London EC4Y 0DZ.
Closing date: Monday 30 July 2018.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to get in touch directly with shortlisted candidates. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please do let us know.
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