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Head of Editorial – Children’s books

Our client, a well-known global publisher of popular illustrated children’s books has asked us to be the exclusive recruiter in their search for a Head of Editorial.

Your role will be to create ranges of popular illustrated educational nonfiction book and non-book product for children's early years, primarily to support home learning, both IP generated and in partnership with major global brands.

You’ll manage a talented team of editors and designers and work closely with a friendly and supportive team across the company including production, sales and other editorial heads.

In our view this role would suit a senior commissioning editor or commissioning editor from a trade publishing background looking for a step up to a team management role.

An excellent salary and benefits are on offer to the successful candidate. The company is based in the East Midlands and offers hybrid working of a minimum 2 days in the offices.

If this unique opportunity sounds of possible interest to you, in the first instance, in total confidence please send your CV to Danny Parnes at Think Selection – danny@thinkselection.com or call us on 07958 208817 if you’d prefer an informal and private exploratory chat.

Head of Editorial – Children’s books

Full-time, Permanent
Children's Publishing, Publisher
Commissioning Editor, Publishing, Editorial

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