Job Description

An award winning and leading global publisher of professional and academic books and textbooks are looking for a Commissioning Editor to join their team. Based in London, this is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Development Editor to take the next step, or for a Commissioning Editor looking for an exciting new challenge. This renowned publisher provide great benefits, a supportive team culture and offer a hybrid working pattern of 3 days a week in the office and 2 days from home.

Reporting to the Senior Commissioning Editor, this position will commission and publish a portfolio of professional and textbook titles focusing on a new growing area of their Marketing list: Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality. As Commissioning Editor for the Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality list your key responsibilities will include (amongst others):

• Achieve commissioning targets for the year in line with the publishing plan
• Visit academic departments in UK institutions who are teaching the subject area
• Work with Marketing and Sales teams to achieve sales targets
• Champion and monitor frontlist and backlist performance
• Work with authors and colleagues to ensure high quality and timely publications
• Work with International Rights to optimise translation and subsidiary rights income

The ideal candidate might currently be a Commissioning Editor or a Senior Development Editor looking to move into a commissioning role. You will have a successful track record of growing a new list and developing a new subject area. Alongside excellent communication, organisation and project management skills you will have the ability to negotiate contracts and develop and maintain a strong network of authors. To find out more about this opportunity to join a prestigious publisher and play a pivotal role in the success of this exciting new area, get in touch ASAP!

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

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