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Commissioning Editor

Hardie Grant is a successful, fast-growing publisher of illustrated non-fiction. We publish beautiful, informative and practical books on areas including cooking, craft, fashion, nature, interiors, wellbeing and empowerment.

We are looking for a project editor with commissioning experience, or looking for commissioning experience, to join a collaborative editorial team on a permanent basis.

We would particularly welcome candidates with experience in cookery, wellness and lifestyle publishing. You must have great creative instincts combined with strong project management skills, having worked with involved illustrated titles.     

Reporting to the Publishing Director, you will be responsible for:

  • Commissioning bold, exciting, and commercial books for an international audience
  • Project management of titles including working closely with authors, freelance editors, designers, illustrators, photographers and stylists
  • Providing a high level of author care, helping to attract and retain the best talent
  • Working to budgets and schedules

We are offering a competitive package for this role.

Hardie Grant Books is based in Southwark, London, and is an imprint of Hardie Grant Publishing. We believe it's our responsibility to create a culture of belonging where everyone is welcome, and all are equal.

Please apply with your CV and covering letter by Friday June 3rd to recruitmentuk@hardiegrant.com

Commissioning Editor

Hardie Grant Publishing, London
Full-time, Permanent
Publisher
Administration, Commissioning Editor, Editor, Publishing, Communications, Business Development, Editorial
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We are looking for a project editor with commissioning experience, or looking for commissioning experience, to join a collaborative editorial team on a permanent basis.