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Senior Commissioning Editor
Joffe Books, one of the UK’s leading independent publishers, is seeking a Senior Commissioning Editor to expand our crime and thriller list. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic commissionnig editor to build their...
London Joffe Books Ltd ref: (Ref_27730) 45 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £36-45,000 per annum (subject to experience) |
| Skills | • Proven experience commissioning crime fiction and driving eBook sales. • Strong editorial skills, with a keen eye for storytelling, proofreading, and commercial packaging. • Excellent communication & negotiation skills, with a track record of fostering author relationships. • Data-driven decision-making and a results-oriented mindset. • Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. |
Contracts Executive / Senior Contracts Executive – Maternity Cover (children’s books) – 10 month contract
Location: Hybrid working, based in London (SW6) Type: Full-time position on a fixed-term contract Salary Description: Competitive Closing date: 21st April 2025 Little Tiger is a vibrant, award-winning publisher of children’s books. Our busi...
London Little Tiger Press ref: (Ref_27729) 46 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Contracts |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
| Skills | • Three years’ experience in the Contracts or Rights Department of an illustrated publishing house or literary agency; • Thorough understanding of co-edition publishing and licenses; • Excellent knowledge of contracts, copyright and royalty structures; • Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel, and database systems such as Biblio; • Absolute accuracy and eye for detail; • Excellent communication, organisational, time management and project management skills, plus flexibility to juggle multiple deadlines; plus • Confidence and professionalism when communicating with colleagues and external clients. |
Assistant Editor
Inspired is thrilled to be exclusively partnering with a renowned publisher to recruit their next Assistant Editor. Our client is celebrated for producing beautifully crafted and highly sought-after books, making this an exceptional opportu...
Central London, City of London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015438) 48 days ago
| Job Sector | Trade |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Trade |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Market related |
Editorial Assistant
Reporting to Publisher, Swift Press Location: London (Streatham) and remote working Term: Permanent – Full-time (35 hours per week) PURPOSE OF R...
Greater London Swift Press ref: (Ref_27726) 48 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Hybrid
Permanent Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | £27,000 per annum |
Editorial Director, SFF, Romantasy and Horror
Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors inclu...
London Simon and Schuster UK ref: (Ref_27727) 48 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Skills | The ideal candidate will have extensive experience dealing with high profile authors and their agents. They will need demonstrable experience in editing bestselling SFF, Romantasy and Horror, an understanding of the fiction landscape and an exceptionally high standard of author care. They will have experience in managing their own projects through the publishing process, applying creativity and strategy along with in-house experience of overseeing the entire publishing process of a book, from manuscript to publication. |
Senior Project Editor
Simon & Schuster, a global leader in general interest publishing, is dedicated to providing the best in fiction and nonfiction for readers of all ages, and in all printed, digital and audio formats. Its distinguished roster of authors inclu...
London Simon and Schuster UK ref: (Ref_27725) 48 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Skills | The ideal candidate will have passion and enthusiasm for non-fiction publishing and the art of creating a brilliant book. They will have a keen eye for detail and a pedantic desire for grammatical correctness. They will be able to work on their own and take responsibility for the accuracy of the finished product. They will work well to deadlines and have a meticulous ability to project manage and lead a busy team. They will have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, and an ability to interact with all parts of the business – externally and internally. They will have substantial in-house experience of editing and project managing non-fiction, including handling structural edits, collating proofs, hiring freelancers, taking responsibility for legal reads, and understanding the critical path. They will have worked closely with authors and agents and other stakeholders. |
Freelance Book Designer
Freelance Book Designer We’re working with a leading illustrated publishing house to find a Freelance Book Designer available to start immediately on a part-time basis for short-term project-based design work of 2–3 days per week depending...
London Think Selection ref: (Ref_27724) 49 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Design |
| Employment Type |
Freelance
Part-time |
| Salary and Benefits | Day rate |
Head of Operations
Who we are and what we do We were created over three decades ago to deliver the brightest and best entertainment. Story – real and imagined – lies at the heart of everything for us. We delight in seeking out storytellers and story lovers ev...
London Headline Publishing Group ref: (Ref_27723) 49 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Operations |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £50,000 - £60,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits) |
| Skills | Proven experience in publishing operations or a similar role; Strong project management skills with the ability to streamline workflows; Excellent leadership and communication skills; Experience working with publishing systems, metadata management, and IT integrations; A proactive, problem-solving approach and keen attention to detail; Experience in Design or Editorial an advantage. |
Licensing Manager
We have a brilliant opportunity for a part-time Licensing Manager to join our client, a leading independent publisher, based in the heart of London - they are renowned as market leaders in adult and children's Christian books. Offering a hy...
Central London, Central London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015449) 49 days ago
| Job Sector | Trade |
| Job Type |
Licensing
Rights Sales |
| Employment Type |
Part-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive salary + excellent benefits |
Head of Licensing
We have a brilliant opportunity for a Head of Licensing to join our client, a leading independent publisher, based in the heart of London - they are renowned as market leaders in adult and children's Christian books. Offering a hybrid and h...
Central London, Central London Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015450) 49 days ago
| Job Sector | Trade |
| Job Type |
Licensing
Rights Sales |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive salary + excellent benefits |
