The Opportunity

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Lifestyle publish Cookery, Gift, Lifestyle and Wellbeing books. We are looking for an Editorial Director to commission and publish Gift and Lifestyle. The successful candidate will have proven experience of commissioning bestsellers and an ability to discover and secure talent ahead of the curve. They will be passionate about delivering the publishing strategy and seeking out new publishing opportunities that align with it, driving growth and profitability. They will have a strong network of agent and author relationships and deep knowledge of the gift and lifestyle book market.

The Role

• Commissioning commercially successful books
• Early discovery of talent via direct approaches, and securing that talent quickly
• Maintaining a strong network with agents and authors
• Effective online and social media research
• Managing a Commissioning Editor
• Developing ideas into successful projects
• Market awareness of lifestyle trends
• Taking books from pitch to publication with maximum impact
• Working to critical path and managing budgets and production
• Delivering profitable publishing in line with strategy and divisional targets
• Contributing to team spirit and positivity and professionalism
• Communicating confidently and collaborating across the business

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Proven experience of commissioning success
• Talent for discovering new projects
• An ability to pitch, package and publish with maximum impact
• A strong network and market awareness
• Proven experience of delivering profitable publishing
• Managerial experience

Additional Information

The role is a full-time, 6–8 month Fixed Term Contract position. Salary Range: £44,000 - £51,700 per annum. The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days: Monday & Tuesday. Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the 'APPLY NOW' button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 23:59 on Wednesday 1st of April 2026. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] reserve the right to close the role early. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. For enquiries, contact [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Plc is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] has offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being. Please read more on our Missions and Values here. Please read our environmental policy here.

Benefits

Hybrid working pattern, 25 days holiday + 3.5 days Christmas company holiday, two paid Personal Wellness Days, Flexible Fridays, Work Anywhere Fortnight, Season Ticket Loan, Learning & Development (LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal & IPG Skills Hub), Share Save Scheme, AXA Healthcare Plan, Ride to Work Scheme, Peppy Health App, In-house Doctor, Eye Care Voucher Scheme, EAP Advice and Counselling. Company culture: Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks, Mental Health First Aiders. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is an equal opportunities employer.