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Managing Editor, Neon Squid (6-month fixed term role)
Neon Squid creates beautiful non-fiction books for children aged 5–14, including the critically acclaimed Secrets of the Forest, Tales of Ancient Worlds, the Young Zoologist series and We Need to Talk About Vaginas. We are looking for an ex...
London Priddy Books ref: (Ref_28849) 12 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Editorial
Management |
| Employment Type | Contract |
| Salary and Benefits | Salary: c. £51,000 per annum pro rata depending on experience |
| Skills | Managerial skills: You must have experience of managing editors and editorial teams, and you must be able to work well with different personality types; Strong editorial skills: You will be responsible for the high editorial quality of our books; Proven experience: You must have worked in children’s non-fiction publishing, bringing creative ideas to life; Adobe InDesign: You must be able to work in the Adobe Suite as you will be doing some hands-on editing; Organisation: You must be able to demonstrate an ability to manage your workload and that of others, and be able to create book schedules; Creativity: We need lots of fun, creative ideas for how to make stimulating educational books for kids. |
Deputy Marketing Director, Transworld
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_28846) 13 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Management
Marketing |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | Circa £65,000 dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. |
| Skills | Proven experience leading and developing teams across a range of levels, with the ability to support, challenge and get the best out of people; Experience working across a wide range of publishing genres and audiences, with proven experience of adapting your approach to different audiences and opportunities (e.g. science fiction and fantasy, non-fiction and commercial fiction); A strong track record of leading successful, high-impact marketing campaigns and building brands. Experience managing large-scale or global campaigns and working with international or group teams; Confidence stepping in to lead, make decisions and represent the team when needed. |
Head of Publishing Operations/Publishing Operations Manager
We are looking for an experienced and proactive Publishing Operations lead to head up our metadata and digital publishing function and to drive efficiency, consistency, and innovation across all publishing operations. This is a pivotal, hig...
London Quarto Publishing ref: (Ref_28816) 13 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type |
Operations
Management |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Hybrid Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Starting from £45,000 |
| Skills | You will bring senior level experience in publishing operations, metadata, for illustrated book publishing, along with a proven ability to lead teams and drive change. |
International Sales Assistant (Rights)
Nosy Crow is looking to recruit an International Sales Assistant to support a dynamic and collaborative Foreign Rights team, responsible for selling translation rights to publishers around the world. The purpose of the Rights department is ...
London Nosy Crow ref: (Ref_28845) 14 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Sales |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | The starting salary for this role is £28,000. |
| Skills | Highly proficient in written and spoken English; Language skills (desirable); Team-player with excellent communication skills; Strong organisational skills and an eye for detail; The ability to multitask and work well under pressure; Initiative and the ability to work independently; Strong interest in publishing, particularly children’s books; Strong sales and numeracy skills. |
Production Director, Penguin Random House Children's
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_28844) 14 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Production |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive with the market and dependent on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits |
| Skills | Significant senior production experience, including Children’s publishing, with strong knowledge of 4-colour illustrated and complex novelty formats for global markets; Deep technical understanding of children’s formats, materials, manufacturing processes and safety requirements; Proven commercial acumen and negotiation expertise across global suppliers, including experience running competitive tenders; Experience of China and wider Asian manufacturing markets; Demonstrable leadership of multi-layered teams, with a focus on development, succession planning and capability building; Experience leading through change and embedding continuous improvement; Strong stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to work effectively with Publishing, Sales and Rights; A clear commitment to sustainability and responsible manufacturing. |
Chief Executive Officer
Inspired Search is delighted to be working with The Company of Biologists, a mission-driven scientific publisher and charity with a longstanding commitment to supporting biologists worldwide. As the organisation moves into its second centur...
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire Inspired Selection ref: (JO0000015727) 14 days ago
| Job Sector | STM |
| Job Type |
Management
Strategy |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive + benefits |
Key Account Manager
Think Selection has been appointed to recruit a Key Account Manager on behalf of a well established UK-based gift business that supplies major retail partners. The company works with a wide range of UK retail accounts and is known for build...
Greater London Think Selection ref: (Ref_28566) 14 days ago
| Job Sector |
Bookselling
Publisher |
| Job Type |
Business Development
Sales |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Competitive |
Marketing Executive
We are looking for a creative, commercially minded, and highly organised Marketing Executive to join our award-winning Communications team. In this role, you will support the Head of Marketing and the Senior Brand Marketing Manager across t...
London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_28842) 16 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Marketing |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | £30,000 |
| Skills | Industry knowledge: A demonstrable passion for children’s books and the publishing industry, with a particular interest in MCB’s Fiction and Non-Fiction divisions, including graphic novels and our First Ink and Rocket Fox imprints; Marketing foundation: Experience working in a busy marketing team, either within or outside of the publishing industry; Clear and effective communication: Effective written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to share information reliably and professionally; Creativity: A creative mindset with the ability to generate fresh, innovative ideas that drive engagement; Innovation and efficiency: A forward-thinking approach to publishing with an openness to exploring new tools and technologies, such as AI, to improve workflows and create more efficient processes; Software/tools: Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, Canva and Biblio; Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve; Community: A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment; Curiosity: A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives; Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes. |
Senior Press Officer
We are seeking a proactive and enthusiastic individual to lead on high-impact publicity strategies. Reporting to the PR Director, you will plan and implement creative, audience-appropriate campaigns with a particular focus on YA, Middle Gra...
London Pan Macmillan ref: (Ref_28841) 16 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Publicity |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent |
| Salary and Benefits | Salary starting from: £33,000 |
| Skills | Industry knowledge: A demonstrable passion for children’s books and the publishing industry, with a particular interest in MCB’s YA and Middle Grade lists; PR expertise: Evidence of delivering end-to-end impactful PR campaigns; Digital connectivity: Extensive knowledge of the digital PR landscape including influencers, podcasts and community spaces; Relationship building: Outstanding interpersonal skills to build rapport with authors, agents and internal stakeholders; Organisation: Highly organised with the ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality work to tight deadlines; Clear and effective communication: Effective written and spoken communication skills, with the ability to share information reliably and professionally; Creativity: A creative mindset with the ability to generate fresh, innovative ideas that drive engagement; Software/tools: Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Google Workspace, Biblio and Cision; Innovation and efficiency: A forward-thinking approach to publishing with an openness to exploring new tools and technologies, such as AI, to improve workflows and create more efficient processes; Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve; Community: A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment; Curiosity: A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives; Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes. |
Audio Editor
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the fun, supportive and award-winning Audio team at HarperCollins. We are looking for a creative, organised and proactive audiobook professional to bring their knowledge of the market and prior exp...
London HarperCollins ref: (Ref_28840) 16 days ago
| Job Sector | Publisher |
| Job Type | Editorial |
| Employment Type |
Full-time
Permanent Hybrid |
| Salary and Benefits | £32,000 - £35,000 |
| Skills | Experience working in the audio industry – this can include audio publishing, podcasting, radio, or other areas of the audio industry; Experience in dealing with literary and/or theatrical agents and booking talent; Strong knowledge of the audiobook market; An in-depth knowledge of, and passion for, a broad range of adult fiction and non-fiction; Strong project management skills and ability to oversee multiple projects at once; Ability to work creatively to specific briefs; Collaborative team player who can work with many internal and external stakeholders; Highly organised with great time management skills; Attention to detail and ability to apply this to the close reading and preparation of manuscripts, precise casting briefs, and intricate productions; Commercial acumen – particularly in how to produce audio content that will drive sales and reach new consumers; Proven interpersonal, relationship-building, communication and presentation skills; Adept at coping with fast-paced agendas, changing schedules and tight deadlines. |
