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Senior Sub Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment. Cambridgeshire, Cambridge
Are you an experienced Sub-Editor ready to take the next step in your career? A prominent Cambridge based publishing and media organisation are looking for a switched on Senior Sub-Editor...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 15/06/2026

Executive Editor - DK Children's

Penguin Random House. , Pimlico
Bring your passion for storytelling to a list that’s growing, diversifying and reaching young readers around the world. Refine and implement our new DKflip publishing process, ensuring smooth workflows and...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 12/06/2026

Editor, Paper Sailor - DK LIFE

Penguin Random House. , Pimlico
We are looking for an Editor to join the DK Life team and work directly with Publisher Richard Atkinson across a range of illustrated non-fiction lifestyle books on the Paper...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 12/06/2026

Editor/Assistant Editor, Penguin Michael Joseph

Penguin Random House. , London
About Penguin We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 12/06/2026

Senior Editor, Penguin Michael Joseph

Publisher (new imprint), Penguin Random House Children's

Senior Commissioning / Commissioning Editor | Romance Fiction

Wonderful Recruitment.
Senior / Commissioning Editor | Romance Fiction | London | Permanent Are you a Commissioning Editor with experience acquiring romantic fiction or a Commissioning Editor truly passionate about the romance...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 12/06/2026

Editor

The Novelry. , London
Editor About The Novelry We are the worldwide creative writing school for novelists, offering a dedicated and comprehensive support program for writers who wish to become published authors. Our team...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 11/06/2026

Editor, Children's (Puffin)

Penguin Random House.
About Penguin We’re the UK’s largest publisher; made up of some 2,000 people and publishing over 1,500 books each year. Our doors are open to all kinds of talent. In...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 11/06/2026

Editor/Commissioning Editor

Commissioning Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment. Central London, London
Redwood is very excited to be working with a global academic publishing organisation which is looking to hire a Commissioning Editor to join their Acquisitions Team. This is a fantastic...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 11/06/2026

Freelance Book Editor

Reedsy.
“Four years since I began editing on Reedsy and it has been the greatest gift of my professional career.” — Nicole F., Reedsy editor We are seeking talented editors to...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/06/2026

Editor/Commissioning Editor - Pushkin Vertigo

Pushkin Press. , Somerset House, London
Editor/Commissioning Editor - Pushkin Vertigo Pushkin Vertigo is seeking an editor / commissioning editor to join our celebrated crime imprint and help shape its next chapter. Since it published its...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/06/2026

Commissioning Editor / Senior Commissioning Editor, Weidenfeld & Nicolson

Hachette UK. , London or Sheffield
Who we are and what we do Weidenfeld & Nicolson is one of the most prestigious and long-standing imprints in the history of British publishing. Our books are agenda-setting, award-winning,...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/06/2026

Editorial Assistant

Nosy Crow. , London Bridge
Editorial Assistant Non-Fiction and Picture Books We have a brilliant opportunity for a highly organised and capable Editorial Assistant to support the Nosy Crow Non-Fiction and Picture Books editorial teams...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 08/06/2026

Senior Production Editor - Journals

Redwood Publishing Recruitment.
We are working with a fabulous international academic publishing organisation to recruit a highly experienced Production Editorial professional to work on a range of scientific journals. This newly created position...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 08/06/2026

Editorial Assistant

Commissioning Editor | Adult Non-fiction

Wonderful Recruitment.
Commissioning Editor | Adult Non-fiction | London | Permanent Are you an Editor with some solid commissioning under your belt or an established Commissioning Editor wanting more ownership of your...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 05/06/2026

Senior Commissioning Editor (Nonfiction)

Think Selection. Greater London, London
Think Selection is delighted to be working with a growing independent publisher to appoint a Senior Commissioning Editor to drive acquisitions onto a narrative non-fiction publishing programme. This newly created...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 05/06/2026

Editorial Manager

Games Workshop.
Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for a Warhammer Editorial Manager to join our studio team to set the direction and ambition for the writing and editorial teams, and to...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 05/06/2026

Editor

Biteback Publishing. , London
Editor (Biteback Publishing) Biteback is Britain’s leading publisher of political and current affairs titles, with our wider list including history, espionage, sport, memoir and general non-fiction. We’re seeking a dynamic...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/06/2026

Senior Commissioning Editor, Curiosity Studio, Quarto Children’s Books

Quarto Publishing.
Senior Commissioning Editor, Curiosity Studio, Quarto Children’s Books Do you want to create bold, engaging and commercially successful illustrated children’s non-fiction enjoyed by readers around the world? Quarto Children’s Books...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/06/2026

Books Production Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment. , London
We are working with a London based professional membership organisation to recruit an experienced Production Editor to work on a range of professional books, reprints and online products. This role...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/06/2026

Editorial Manager

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
A highly respected professional membership body based in Central London is looking for an experienced Editorial Manager to work on technical b2b content across multiple formats, including newsletters, contracts, case...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 02/06/2026

Commissioning/Senior Commissioning Editor X 2

Redwood Publishing Recruitment. , Dublin
We are very excited to be partnering with a leading Irish educational publisher based in Dublin, to work within their busy editorial team. This role will identify and commission teachers...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 01/06/2026

Journal Publishing/Senior JournalPublishing Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment. Central London, London
Redwood is partnering with a global scientific publisher who are looking to recruit an experienced journal publishing professional to join their friendly journals team. This is an interesting opportunity for...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 01/06/2026

Head of Assessment

Inspired Selection. Greater London, London
Our client is a fast-growing EdTech business with a global reach, and they're looking for a Head of Assessment to play a key role in shaping the future of their...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 01/06/2026

Editorial Manager – Museum Publishing Programme

Thames & Hudson.
Full-time, permanent Salary: c £38,500 Hybrid working, based in central London, near King’s Cross Closing date: Monday 15 June 2026 Thames & Hudson is a leading global publisher of illustrated...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 28/05/2026

Editorial Assistant – Academic & Professional, Education

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. , London
This is an exciting opportunity to become a key member of Bloomsbury’s award‑winning Academic division. We are seeking a highly motivated, enthusiastic and proactive Editorial Assistant to provide administrative and...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 28/05/2026

Senior Commissioning Editor (Trade & Academic)

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
A prestigious university press with a global reputation for excellence is seeking a Senior Commissioning Editor in Modern History to shape and grow one of the most respected history lists...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 26/05/2026

Journals Commissioning Editor

Inspired Selection. City of London, Central London
Journals Commissioning Editor Location: London (Hybrid, 2 days per week in office) A leading not for profit scholarly publisher in the environmental sciences is seeking a proactive and...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 26/05/2026

Temporary Content and Engagement Manager

Inspired Selection. City of London, Central London
Temporary Content & Engagement Manager (3 month FTC) A UK-based Royal College based in London is seeking an experienced Content & Engagement Manager to join its communications team on...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 22/05/2026

Assistant Editor, Vintage (12-month-FTC)

Senior Commissioning Editor

Headline Publishing Group. , heffield, London, Edinburgh
Who we are and what we do Wildfire Books is a boutique imprint of Headline Publishing Group that launched in 2016. Our aim is to publish forward-thinking, agenda-setting fiction and...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 22/05/2026

Senior Commissioning Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment. , Dublin
Due to continued growth, a successful Dublin based educational publishing company is looking to recruit an experienced Commissioning Editor to work within their growing Primary editorial team. Reporting to the...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 21/05/2026

Junior Editor

Inspired Selection. Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire
An established and respected B2B media organisation is seeking a talented Junior Editor to help shape the future of a legacy print and digital publishing portfolio. Specialising in industry-leading coverage...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 19/05/2026

Assistant Editor

Pan Macmillan. , London
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Editor to join the Preschool, Brands & Classics team at Macmillan Children’s Books, working on books for children including novelty board books,...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 18/05/2026

Editorial Director, Audio

Editor, Classics & Heritage

Faber and Faber. , London
Faber is a leading independent literary publisher, committed to the world’s most dynamic and significant voices. The current list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling fiction, award-winning non-fiction, poetry, film, classical music...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 13/05/2026

Children’s Publishing – Product Developer

CGP Books. , Broughton-in-Furness
We’re looking for a Product Developer to join us at our Lake District Head Office to focus on our Children’s Publishing range. You’ll identify opportunities for exciting new products, cost up...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 13/05/2026

Science Editor

Inspired Selection. Somerset, Bath
We have partnered with an award-winning, fast-growing scientific media company with a global reach who are looking to add a Science Editor for 12-month fixed term contract to their expert...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 12/05/2026

Portfolio Lead

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
Our client is seeking an experienced and forward thinking Portfolio Lead to drive innovation, quality, and strategic growth across a diverse learning portfolio within a leading professional education environment. This...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 11/05/2026

Production Editorial Assistant

Think Selection. Greater London, London
Think Selection is delighted to be recruiting a Production Editorial Assistant on behalf of a London-based trade book publishing company. This is a fantastic entry-level opportunity, combining editorial coordination with...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 11/05/2026

Temporary Video Editor

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
Our client, a leading professional membership body in the legal sector, is looking for an experienced Video Editor / Content Producer to join their team on a part-time temporary basis...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/05/2026

Desk Editor, Children's Fiction

Simon and Schuster UK. , London
Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and non-fiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/05/2026

Publisher, Digital Resources - 12-month FTC

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. , London
The opportunity This is an exciting opportunity to join Bloomsbury’s thriving Digital Resources Division in an editorial role focussed on key platforms within the Visual Arts, Video and Culture portfolio. ...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/05/2026

Commissioning Editor, Children's

Editor / Senior Editor

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
We're thrilled to be partnering with Magic Cat, multi-award winning publisher, and one of the most exciting, design-led names in children's publishing. With Magic Cat's growing list, they're now expanding...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 30/04/2026

Managing Editor, Vintage

Journals Publishing Editor

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
Are you looking to further your editorial career in scientific publishing? We are working with an established international publisher of scientific books and journals, who are now looking to hire...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 29/04/2026

Science Editor

Redwood Publishing Recruitment. Central London, London
Would you like to use your PhD qualification and scientific knowledge to communicate science to the wider scientific audience? Do you have an aptitude for interpreting scientific data and the...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 29/04/2026

Project Editor - Adult Publishing (12 Months FTC)

Editorial Assistant

Magic Cat Publishing. , London, Farringdon
Location: Farringdon, London Salary: Competitive Role: Permanent and full-time To apply: Please send a CV and covering letter to Helen Brown, Senior Commissioning Editor helen@magiccatpublishing.co.uk Closing date: 11th May 2026 Start...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 29/04/2026

Editorial Assistant

Pan Macmillan. , Farringdon, London
Job Title: Editorial AssistantDepartment: PicadorContract: Permanent, full-timeWe are looking for an enthusiastic and organized Editorial Assistant to join the Picador non-fiction team. The Editorial Assistant will support a Publishing Director...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 24/04/2026

Senior Children's Editor / Commissioning Editor

Pushkin Press. , London
For the first time since the imprint’s founding 14 years ago, Pushkin Children’s Books is seeking a full-time inhouse Senior Children's Editor/Commissioning Editor. We want an experienced and entrepreneurial editor...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 23/04/2026

Scientific Editor

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
Do you have a PhD in biological sciences and a passion for scientific publishing? We have a lovely new opportunity with a prestigious publisher of medical journals based in London!...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 21/04/2026

Assistant Editor

Inspired Selection. Nottinghamshire, Nottinghamshire
An established and respected B2B media organisation is seeking a talented Assistant Editor to help shape the future of a legacy print and digital publishing portfolio. Specialising in industry-leading coverage...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 21/04/2026

Production and Editorial Senior Controller / Manager

Think Selection. Greater London, London
Think Selection is recruiting for a Production and Editorial Senior Controller / Manager to join an independent trade publisher on a nine-month maternity cover contract. This is a full-time position...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 20/04/2026

Editorial Assistant, Adult Trade

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. , London
The opportunity We are looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and hardworking Editorial Assistant to join Bloomsbury’s Trade division, the home of authors such as Susanna Clarke, Benjamin Myers, Rutger...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 17/04/2026

Editor

Reaktion Books. , London
Reaktion Books is seeking an Editor to work 3/4 days per week. The role involves managing books through the editorial process from handover of Word files until publication, liaising with...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 16/04/2026

Editorial Coordinator, part-time, maternity cover

Inspired Selection. City of London, Essex
Our client is a highly prestigious professional membership body based in Essex - they are currently recruiting for a part-time Editorial Coordinator to join their Communications team focused on editorial...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 16/04/2026

Learning Partnerships and Licensing Specialist

Inspired Selection. Central London, London
We are delighted to be working with a globally recognised professional membership body to recruit a Learning Partnerships and Licensing Specialist. This role plays a crucial part in the growth...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 15/04/2026

Workflow Operations Manager

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
Are you highly organised, skilled at project management, and energised by improving workflows? A leading scholarly publisher in Central London is searching for a Workflow Operations Manager to take ownership...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 15/04/2026

Learning Content Producer

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
Do you have a passion for producing compelling video and audio content for professional training and elearning? We're excited to offer a permanent opportunity for a Learning Content Producer to...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 15/04/2026

Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor (12 month FTC)

Octopus Publishing Group. , London; Sheffield
The Role We are looking for a creative, commercially-minded commissioner who is passionate about cookery, wellness, lifestyle and MBS, to join our team on Hamlyn and Godsfield. Entrepreneurial and always...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 14/04/2026

Project Editor - DK+

DK. , London
Are you on top of the latest trends in pop culture and licensed entertainment? Have you had experience in managing multiple visual book projects? Are you ready to take a...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 13/04/2026

Senior Reporter - Travel

Redwood Publishing Recruitment.
We are very excited to be working exclusively with one of the UK’s fastest growing travel trade media brands, which is expanding its team and is looking to recruit a...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/04/2026

Commissioning Editor, One More Chapter

HarperCollins. , London
One More Chapter is an innovative, award-winning publishing division of HarperCollins UK. They are the home of global bestsellers with a remit to be at the forefront of all things...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/04/2026

Senior Commissioning Editor/Associate Publisher role, depending on experience, Parental Leave cover

Quarto Publishing. , London
The Quarto Group is seeking a creative, driven and experienced candidate to cover 6 Months of Maternity Leave for the Quintessence imprint. This is a co-edition imprint producing illustrated non-fiction reference,...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/04/2026

Executive Editor

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
We're looking for an experienced and visionary Executive Editor to lead the editorial strategy, performance, and growth of a major Open Access megajournal portfolio for a London based publisher. This...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/04/2026

Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor (12 month FTC)

Little Brown Book Group. , Sheffield, London, Bristol, Edinburgh
Who we are and what we do Constable Fiction is a specialist crime and thriller imprint of Little, Brown Book Group, home to authors including M. W. Craven, Terry Deary,...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 08/04/2026

Journal Development Officer

Inspired Selection. Central London, Greater London
Our client is seeking a part time Journals Development Officer to support the development and management of a portfolio of peer reviewed academic journals. This role is offered on a...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 07/04/2026

Temp Copy Editor - Non-Fiction

Inspired Selection. Greater London, Greater London
Are you a meticulous and confident copy editor with a passion for non-fiction? Our client is seeking a Freelance Copy Editor to prepare translated Ukrainian books for publication, for around...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 02/04/2026

Editorial Director (Fiction)

Think Selection. Greater London, London
Think Selection is working with an ambitious, fast growing independent publishing company to recruit an Editorial Director or Senior Commissioning Editor, to lead the acquisitions of a new adult commercial...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 01/04/2026

Managing Editor, Neon Squid (6-month fixed term role)

Priddy Books. , London
Neon Squid creates beautiful non-fiction books for children aged 5–14, including the critically acclaimed Secrets of the Forest, Tales of Ancient Worlds, the Young Zoologist series and We Need to Talk About Vaginas....

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 31/03/2026

Audio Editor

HarperCollins. , London
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the fun, supportive and award-winning Audio team at HarperCollins. We are looking for a creative, organised and proactive audiobook professional to bring their...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 27/03/2026

Executive Editor

Associate Editor Book Publishing

Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company. , Tokyo, Japan
Associate Editor Book Publishing Position in Tokyo, Japan Employer: Charles E. Tuttle Publishing Company Job Sector: ...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 26/03/2026

Senior Commissioning Editor/Associate Publisher role, depending on experience, Parental Leave cover

Senior Editor

Pan Macmillan. , London
Your team:Kingfisher are a specialist children’s non-fiction and reference publisher. We publish contemporary and engaging books for children aged 0–12 years old, from highly illustrated encyclopedias to trend-led titles and...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 25/03/2026

Assistant Editor, Audio

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. , London
Bloomsbury’s award-winning audio team are looking for a new Assistant Editor, passionate about the audio format, to help support the next phase of our growth. Someone who is great at...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 25/03/2026

Peer Review Editor (Part-time)

Inspired Selection. Central London, London
We're delighted to be recruiting a part-time Peer Review Editor, for our client, a prestigious and historic scientific society, renowned for its excellence and contributions to science. Our client offers...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 23/03/2026

Managing Editor, Quarto Children’s Books

Quarto Publishing. , London
Are you someone who enjoys coordinating creative publishing projects and helping them run smoothly from start to finish? Quarto Children’s Books seeks a highly organised Managing Editor to coordinate the...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 20/03/2026

Deputy Commissioning Editor -Journals

Redwood Publishing Recruitment. Central London, London
Redwood is excited to be partnering with a Scientific London based Society publisher in their quest to find their new Deputy Commissioning Editor. As they expand their portfolio of scientific...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 20/03/2026

Temporary Programme Manager

Inspired Selection. Greater London, South East
Temporary Programme Manager (Educational Publishing), c. 1 month, parttime (approx 2 hours per day) Our client is a leading publishing services partner, supporting major education publishers with programme management,...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 18/03/2026

Science Editor

Inspired Selection. Somerset, Bath
We have partnered with an award-winning, fast-growing scientific media company with a global reach who are looking to add a Science Editor to their expert editorial team. This is an...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 16/03/2026

Senior Editor (FTC)

Senior/Commissioning Editor, Del Rey (Cornerstone)

Learning Partnerships and Licensing Lead

Inspired Selection. Central London, Central London
We are delighted to be working with a globally recognised professional membership body to recruit a Learning Partnership and Licensing Lead . this role will support the growth of their...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 16/03/2026

Assistant Editor, General Fiction

HarperCollins. , London
We’re excited to offer a fantastic opportunity to join our busy and friendly General Fiction team at HarperFiction. As an Assistant Editor, you’ll work closely with our Publisher to support...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 10/03/2026

Editorial Assistant, Penguin Press

Managing Editor

Post Wave Children’s Books. , London
Post Wave Children’s Books is looking for a highly skilled and organised Managing Editor to join our recently established team. We are the UK subsidiary of Post Wave Publishing, a leading...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/03/2026

Editorial Assistant

Pan Macmillan. , London
Are you passionate about children’s and young adult (YA) literature? Do you have a fantastic eye for detail? We have the rare opportunity for a creative and conscientious Editorial Assistant...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 09/03/2026

Commissioning Editor/Senior Commissioning Editor

Orion Publishing Group. , Sheffield, London
Who we are and what we do At Orion, we believe every story matters. Open, agile, passionate and innovative, our mission is to bring the best publishing to the greatest...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 06/03/2026

Discover the Secret Life of Books

Pan Macmillan.
Are you a bookseller who would like to know more about the publishing industry? If so, why not join the Pan Macmillan Publishing Mentorship Programme so you can discover the...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 06/03/2026

Commissioning Editor (Fiction)

Think Selection. Greater London, London
Think Selection is delighted to be working with a well-established independent trade publishing company to appoint a Commissioning Editor for its fiction list. As Commissioning Editor, you'll be responsible for...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 06/03/2026

Senior Managing Editor, Adult Editorial - 9-month FTC

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. , London
We are looking for a Senior Managing Editor for a fixed term of approximately 9 months in Bloomsbury’s Adult Editorial team in the Trade division, where we publish bestselling, award-winning and...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 06/03/2026

Editorial Operations Assistant, Consumer Adult Editorial

Bloomsbury Publishing Plc. , London
We are looking for an Editorial Operations Assistant to join the Adult Editorial team at Bloomsbury Publishing, the home of authors such as Samantha Shannon, William Dalrymple, Kiley Reid, Stuart...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 05/03/2026

Senior Journal Manager

Inspired Selection. , United States
Senior Journals Manager Location: United States (Remote/Hybrid) Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience We are partnering with a respected US-based society publisher in the physical sciences to recruit a Senior...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 04/03/2026

Associate Editor

Hilda Press. Greater London, London
Job Title: Associate Editor Hilda Press London, UK / Remote considered with regular London presence. Reports to: Publisher (Ben Lederman) Key Liaisons: Operations Director, Editorial Assistant, Freelance Editors/Designers. Salary: £35,000...

Salary: $salary. Date posted: 03/03/2026