Contract and Salary
Contract: Full-time, permanent position
Salary: £30,750 - £36,400 per annum
About Bloomsbury Lifestyle
Bloomsbury Lifestyle publishes Cookery, Gift, Lifestyle and Wellbeing books. We are home to cookery brands like Poppy O’Toole, beautiful books like Padella, out‑of‑the‑box gift books like The Crisp Sommelier and wellbeing books like The Walking Cure. Our books are characterised by out‑of‑the‑box concepts and unique design, with far‑reaching appeal. Our authors and team connect readers with the ideas that enrich their lives.
The Role
Reporting to the Editorial Director, responsibilities will include:
* Acquire, project edit and publish up to 6 top‑quality lifestyle titles per year, on time and to budget.
* Creatively republish 2 key back‑list titles and proactively seek out new opportunities.
* Review, develop, maintain and deliver profitable publishing of books in line with divisional targets, driving the strategy for their titles.
* Work to critical path and manage schedule, budget, production and creative team for mono and illustrated books.
* Build and maintain a strong network of authors and agents in the UK and internationally, within the publishing industry and beyond.
* Be hungry to find and secure new talent early on, be it via agents or direct approaches.
* Be trend‑aware, social‑media savvy and able to turn your ideas into standout books.
* Be a great team player who injects energy and creativity into the core team and builds good relationships across the business, particularly with sales, marketing and publicity.
* Bring creative thinking and innovation to the publishing of titles, as well as strategic thinking and budget awareness.
* Have innovative ideas for back‑list publishing and will proactively seek out new opportunities.
Knowledge, skills and experience
* Some experience of lifestyle commissioning.
* Illustrated experience; mono experience is preferable, with an eye for design.
* Ability to pitch, package and publish with maximum impact and excellent communication skills.
* Lots of initiative.
* Strong market awareness and the ability to build a network.
* Creative mindset.
* Are a team player and enjoy working as part of an ambitious, forward‑thinking, mutually‑respectful team.
Bloomsbury Benefits
Working Pattern
* Hybrid working pattern: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).
Holidays
* 25 days holiday.
* 3.5 days Christmas company holiday.
Other Benefits
* Two paid Personal Wellness Days.
* Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week.
* Work Anywhere Fortnight – for two weeks of any calendar year (minimum one week, maximum two weeks).
* Season Ticket Loan.
* Learning & Development – free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal & IPG Skills Hub.
* Share Save Scheme.
* AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance).
* 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 (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi‑Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources.
For additional benefits see our careers page.
Equal Opportunity
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio‑economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process. Please flag to the recruitment team if required.
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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