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About the team
Quadrille is a global, award‑winning food and lifestyle publisher. We believe in the transformative power of books – our mission is to enrich readers’ lives, ignite creativity and spark conversations. Our emphasis is on high‑quality illustrated books with integrity and longevity. Home to experts, household names and bright new talent in everything from cookery to craft, lifestyle and gift, we combine cutting‑edge design with inspiring content for audiences around the world.
The role
In this role, you’ll shape and deliver creative and compelling campaigns across three of Quadrille’s publishing Quads: Life, Taste and Create. You’ll also take the strategic lead for the Life and Create Quads alongside your editorial colleagues to drive growth, spark new ideas and help bring our publishing vision to life. This role is a senior position within the Marketing & Communications team and has one line report.
Key responsibilities
* Campaign management for allocated titles, creating and delivering plans that meet budget and have a clear conversion to sales.
* Lead strategy for the Life and Create quads as the designated Marketing and Communications lead.
* Line management of Publicity Manager.
* Build media relationships across print, broadcast and online outlets, creating press materials and pitching.
* Collaborating with editorial, rights, and sales to develop strategy on launches.
* Communicating with and managing authors and agents, delivering a high level of author care.
* Create and deliver sales‑driving events for campaigns where appropriate.
* Generate ideas to further engage our online community and grow database with key social media influencers.
* Foster and grow excellent relationships with brands, working with them on collaborations to amplify the reach of our campaigns.
* Brief and create image and video assets for campaigns.
* Deliver regular campaign reporting for Publishing, Sales and other key stakeholders.
* Play a key role in the acquisition of new books, providing feedback and contributing to pitches.
* Maintain and develop excellent relationships with high‑profile and influential stakeholders, such as authors, agents, journalists and global publishing partners.
What you’ll bring
* Interest or experience in lifestyle publishing, in particular Craft, Food & Drink and/or Lifestyle.
Creative and innovative:
* Proven track record of independently producing standout publicity campaigns in a publishing or similar environment.
Networker:
* Knowledge of the media landscape, social media channels, industry landscape and competition.
Collaborative and supportive:
* Comfortable working independently and as part of the team. Excellent at building relationships across the business.
* Able to confidently communicate effectively to a wide range of people, with excellent stakeholder management skills. Able to pitch ideas, report back to authors and agents and produce materials both internally and externally.
Organised:
* You will be resilient and confident in managing multiple projects, prioritising your time effectively in a busy environment with great attention to detail.
Analytical:
* Demonstrate analytical ability and financial awareness for your campaigns.
* Ability to think in innovative ways to create buzz behind our books with a finger on the pulse of popular culture and new trends.
Management:
* Previous line management required.
Curious and open‑minded:
* Eager to share ideas and contribute beyond your immediate role responsibilities.
Disability Confident
As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt‑in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the ‘What you’ll bring’ section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview. We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable with, for us to support your request.
Application instructions
Please apply with your CV and cover letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 11:59pm on 9th January 2026.
* Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length.
* Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.
* We anticipate a two‑stage interview process which will include a virtual first‑stage interview and in‑person second stage interview. We are happy to discuss this further with you throughout the recruitment process.
Circa £45,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits.
While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. We’ll be happy to discuss this in more detail as part of the interview process.
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