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Editor / Managing Editor

Postscript Mail Order has been selling a diverse range of trade and scholarly books via catalogue since 1987 (our 30th anniversary this year), and online since 1999 – www.psbooks.co.uk. Over the past 5 years we have doubled in size and due to continued expansion, we are developing our range from overstocks and discount books into reprints, run-ons and new titles. Our current turnover of £8m is projected to double by 2020. The complete upgrade of back office systems and website will be completed by mid-July.

 

We now have a challenging and unique role available for a widely read, creative, and well organized person with a minimum of 5 years’ Editor / Managing Editor experience to be closely involved in our continuing development.
 

This demanding and diverse role will have overall responsibility for the style, design and content of Postscript both offline and online, for the production and development of the catalogues, and for the progression and management of the reprint / new title programme.
 

You will be part of the Senior Management Team reporting to the MD (and owner), and will be in a prime position to contribute to the strategy and direction of the company.
 

The successful applicant will manage and support the Buyer, the Copy Editor, and the Catalogue team. You will direct the editorial focus of all aspects of customer directed communications, ensuring the editorial quality of Postscript’s house style, and shaping the content of the publications, with particular attention to the monthly catalogue.
 

You will be instrumental in developing ideas for and advancing our reprint programme, ensuring the highest standards of editorial content and production. You will also liaise closely with the Buyer to develop the range of new titles to offer our customers, and will act as ambassador for the company at industry events.
 

A thorough understanding and experience of eCommerce and social media in a commercial context will be expected.
 

This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious and forward thinking candidate to fill a crucial and rewarding role within an extremely successful multi-channel bookselling company, and to help shape its future.
 

Postscript is the trading name for Sandpiper Books Ltd, based in Devon – relocation package available.
 

To apply in confidence, please submit your CV and covering letter to ricollie@sandpiper.co.uk. Please apply direct to the email provided as the ‘Apply’ button will lead to the company website.
 

Our annual Sale catalogue will be available online from Friday 21 April but is not typical of the monthly editions. We can supply past editions on application. 

 

Editor / Managing Editor

Postscript Books, Devon
Permanent
Bookselling, Professional
Editorial

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