Publisher, Humanities & Social Sciences, BDR (12-month Fixed Term)
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This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in content acquisitions and product development. The Publisher will be responsible for driving forward the growth of a defined set of digital resources within the Humanities and Social Sciences portfolio, leading on content acquisitions. The Publisher will have responsibility for signing partnership deals, and for creating products entirely through such partnerships – whether from print licensors or other media, including archives. They will be an experienced digital publisher and a positive, proactive self-starter with strong creative vision and an ability to work with stakeholders both within and outside the business to champion the products and work toward their success throughout the product lifecycle.
This is a critical role within a friendly, ambitious and experienced team, focusing on a rapidly growing portfolio of products within the Humanities and Social Sciences.
Knowledge, skills and experience
* An entrepreneurial spirit and the imagination to conceive of large-scale projects that excite and engage end users
* Self-starter, focused on the competitive landscape, who thrives on winning business and moving new ideas and products forward
* Good interpersonal and negotiation skills
* Drive, determination and commercial creativity
* Solid experience in academic publishing, with a demonstrable track record of successfully advancing large-scale products – ideally from partnerships, and ideally digital
* A demonstrable ability to work well with others to advance common goals and a successful track record of working with partners / third party content providers – whether authors or licensors
* A demonstrable understanding of the value of the editorial process to product success
* A track record of meeting targets and deadlines
* Knowledge of emerging trends and issues in the academic marketplace, particularly in relation to digital products and the Academic market
Bloomsbury Benefits
* Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
* 25 days holiday
* 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
* Two paid Personal Wellness Days
* Flexible Fridays
* Work Anywhere Fortnight
* Season Ticket Loan
* Share save Scheme
* AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
* Peppy Health App
* In-house Doctor
* Eye care Voucher Scheme
And a range of other benefits as listed on our company website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/work-with-us/rewarding-you/
Additional information
The role is a full-time, 12 month fixed-term position.
Salary Pay Range: £44,000 - £52,921 per annum depending on skills and experience
Application Deadline: 10th September 2025
Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications
Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
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Product Management
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Book and Periodical Publishing
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