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Marketing Director, Penguin Michael Joseph (12-month FTC)
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 a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of ...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_28300) 182 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Management
Marketing |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Salary and Benefits | £75,000 - £80,000 per annum dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits |
| Skills | Proven experience of effectively running high-profile book marketing campaigns within a publishing environment at a senior level; Demonstrable leadership and strategic decision-making skills; Exceptional communication and influencing skills; You’ll be passionate about what you do; full of ideas and not afraid of challenging the status quo and doing things differently; Strong project management and organisational skills are a must in order to bring your strategy to fruition; Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities, often with competing deadlines; Budget management experience; Ability to set the right KPIs and measure results and effectiveness of campaigns. |
Head of Client Services
Are you a commercially driven sales professional with a passion for fiction publishing? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment where you can influence, collaborate and deliver growth? If so, this is your opportunity to take a leading r...
London DK ref: (Ref_28299) 182 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Management
Sales |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Skills | Has experience selling commercial fiction and growing lists in existing or new markets; Can balance big-picture vision with practical delivery, spotting opportunities and finding creative solutions; Brings a growth mindset, with strong negotiation and analytical skills; Is agile, flexible and comfortable juggling competing demands in a fast-moving environment; Has a natural ability to forge strong relationships that inspire collaboration and drive business outcomes; Communicates clearly and confidently, acting as a conduit between client publishers and internal teams; Leads and develops teams, setting goals and creating a supportive environment where people can thrive; Conducts themselves with professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail. |
Senior Commissioning Editor / Editorial Director, Picture Books (13 months FTC)
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_28298) 182 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Contract
Full-time |
| Skills | Strong market awareness, both in the UK and internationally, is essential. You are likely to have built a successful career in editorial and are deeply passionate about picture book publishing. You are commercially minded and confident in creating and analysing P&Ls. You will be able to demonstrate experience in list-building and managing picture book titles from submission to publication. |
Head of Children, Schools and Young Adults (Parental Leave Cover)
Contract Fixed term: Parental Leave Cover for 9 months with the possibility of extension (Handover in December 2025, full-time work beginning Wednesday 7 January 2026 – September 2026) Full-time: 40 hours per week. Minimum 3 days a week...
Edinburgh Edinburgh International Book Festival ref: (Ref_28282) 182 days ago
| Job Sector | Trade |
| Job Type | Conference and Events |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits | £36,750 with 3% pension contribution |
| Skills | Extensive understanding of trends across children's and young people’s writing and illustration, along with the capability to identify and nurture talent; Have a significant network of connections within the publishing, educational, and/or festival sectors; Proven ability to manage and nurture complex relationships with diverse external stakeholders, including publishers, authors, facilitators, and creative arts organisations, to drive successful collaborations and partnerships; A high level of project management experience, and excellent planning and prioritising skills and management of competing deadlines Experience in leading, managing, and inspiring individuals with a positive and adaptable approach; Outstanding organisation, planning, prioritising, and multi-tasking skills; An open, responsive, and sensitive approach to working with a range of individuals and groups, and the skills to build productive, long-term relationships; The ability to motivate others and inspire commitment to the Book Festival. |
Literary Associate
Are you a Deaf, disabled, or neurodivergent playwright with leadership ambitions? This is your chance to shape the future of new writing while learning how a national touring company operates from the inside. As Vital Xposure places playwr...
London Vital Xposure ref: (Ref_28284) 182 days ago
| Job Sector | Professional |
| Job Type | Literary Agent |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits | £29,000 - £32,000 pro rata (0.6 FTE) |
Sales Executive (Entry Level)
A leading independent trade publishing company has asked Think Selection exclusively to find a Sales Executive to join the team in an entry-level role. In this role you’ll be responsible for providing the day-to-day flow of product informat...
London, Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_28297) 182 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Admin & PA
Project Management Sales |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
Subscriptions Marketing Executive
Passionate about growing audiences and driving engagement? Join our marketing team at The Stage and The Bookseller! The Stage Media Company is dedicated to providing up-to-date news, events and services for the UK’s performing arts and book...
London The Stage The Bookseller ref: (Ref_28295) 183 days ago
| Job Sector | Trade |
| Job Type | Marketing |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £26,500 - 29,000 |
| Skills | Experience in subscriptions marketing, preferably within publishing or media; Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns; Confidence in data handling and reporting to track and evaluate performance; Able to work both independently and as part of a team; Creative thinker, with the ability to brief designers and contribute campaign ideas; Proactive and shows initiative to complete on actions; Clear communicator, with the ability to work collaboratively across teams; Commitment to personal development. |
Commissioning Editor, Ebury Self
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 a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publi...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_28294) 183 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Circa, £40,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | A commercial mindset: engaged with market trends within our core areas of publishing; Good at spotting opportunities for improvement and growth; Strong internal and external relationship management skills; A confident negotiator who is not afraid to constructively challenge when required; Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively to a wide range of people; The ability to multitask and handle competing priorities. |
Assistant Editor, Children's
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 a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publi...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_28293) 183 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Circa £30,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | Being responsible for keeping our books on their critical path, staying organised and keeping schedules up to date, including inputting information onto our systems; Supporting the senior team on their books and brand projects and, in time, taking on independent management of these; Having direct contact with our authors, illustrators and agents, providing excellent and professional care and being the first point of call; Writing and editing text, including our Title Information sheets and cover copy for the books; Managing meeting set-ups and briefing internal and external stakeholders on the current status of various projects; Reading submissions - both those sent directly to you and as requested by other members of the editorial team - and contributing to discussions around potential acquisitions; You will have a confident and flexible approach and be able to work well under pressure without compromising quality. This is a rewarding, but busy role, so good organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects are essential. |
Senior Data Analyst, Cornerstone
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 a constantly evolving industry, we work hard to stretch the definition of the word publi...
London Penguin Random House ref: (Ref_28292) 183 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Data
Analytics |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £35,000-50,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | Experience in business analysis and problem-solving, with a focus on using data and insights to drive business decisions; Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with a numeric mindset and comfortable interpreting large and blended data sets; Digital marketing analyst experience, ideally with cultural or entertainment brands; Strong leadership and communication skills and ability to use data and visuals to drive clear recommendations and actionable insights and to communicate plans to senior executives in a compelling way; Advanced internet research and problem-solving skills; Strong project management skills, managing internal and external stakeholders, and multiple tasks at once; Passion for social media and platform trends; Confidence with social and search and self-serve ads platforms and analytics (Meta, Google, Tik Tok etc); Data visualisation and dashboard development experience (ideally PowerBI or equivalent); Intermediate or higher proficiency in the use of Excel and Powerpoint; Experience with AI application (Chat GPT Enterprise and in developing Custom GPTs); Some experience with larger datasets/warehouses (Snowflake) and coding/SQL or Python; Above average written and verbal English communication skills; Excellent organisational skills and high attention to detail Good presentation skills; Ability to react quickly within a fast-paced environment. |
