Our client, a leading publisher of highly successful educational programmes based in Oxford, is looking to recruit an enthusiastic and passionate Development Editor to join their Primary Maths team. The role calls for a motivated editor to work on high-profile Primary Maths resources across both print and digital platforms.

Key responsibilities include developing manuscripts from concept to completion and liaising with freelancers, authors and suppliers. You will also be responsible for managing projects to publication ensuring they are kept to schedule and within budget.

The ideal candidate will have excellent project management skills as well being a strong communicator and efficient team-worker. A keen eye for detail is essential as well as the ability to solve problems creatively. A thorough grasp of the Primary schools market is also desirable with a background in maths being essential.

If this sounds like the perfect next step for you, don’t hesitate to get in touch!

To apply for this position, please contact Chelsea Vernon at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: c.vernon@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

**Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Online Products Assistant to join a prestigious academic publisher based in central London. You will play a pivotal role in supporting new online product development.

Key duties:

• Ensure all online journal product spaces are well-structured and maintained
• Support development of journals satisfaction survey using feedback and trends
• Capture and report on-cross departmental platform feedback
• Create and maintain dashboard for analytics, providing reports for site enhancements
• Create specifications for assigned development projects
• Facilitate user research and testing sessions, researching potential partners
• Testing products enhancements, consolidating issue trackers

Experience / skills required:

• Previous experience of working with online products within publishing is required
• Analytics experience is necessary, with the ability to interpret data and define parameters
• Highly organised with excellent communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure, with a proactive and creative attitude
• Educated to degree level or equivalent

Closing date: 9th September

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Karine Nicpon

Tel:                   020 7487 8274

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

We are looking for a Bibliographic Team Leader to join a busy and very friendly licensing agency based in central London. It is an exciting opportunity for a candidate with good knowledge of bibliographic data and some line management experience looking for a step up.

Key duties:

• Ensure correct payment to rightsholders researching and validating bibliographic data accurately
• Oversee workflow of the team delegating work to assistants
• Answer any data queries from key stakeholders, reporting and solving any potential issues
• Train and motivate new members of the team and write documentation
• Support the Data Team Manager in producing reports

Experience / skills required:

• Solid knowledge of bibliographic data and databases is required
• Experience of working with data within a publishing or licensing environment
• Strong IT skills and experience of databases, Excel and Access
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a team and achieve results
• Experience of providing training and creating procedures and reports on complex data
• A proactive approach to work with good time management and organisation skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build strong work relationships

Applications ASAP, please.

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Karine Nicpon

Tel:                   020 7487 8274

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

From classic fiction and beautiful picture books to innovative illustrated non-fiction, QED publish a wonderful range of children’s books. We are recruiting for an Editor to take titles through every stage from initial idea to finished product.  A varied and hands-on role the Editor will join a young and dynamic team who are passionate about producing the very best children’s books.

Experience/skills required:

•  At least two years’ in-house book publishing experience, preferably with a children’s book publisher

• A proven interest in children’s book publishing

• Excellent copy-editing and proof-reading skills

• Experience of working with freelance editors and packagers

• The ability to work confidently in InDesign

• Knowledge and experience of co-edition publishing

• Great organizational skills and the ability to prioritize effectively

Key responsibilities include:

• Commissioning and briefing authors

• Project managing titles from initial idea to finished book

• Setting and managing schedules

• Writing sales material and back cover copy

• Coordinating out-of-house editorial processes such as proof-reading, Americanizing and indexing

• Working closely with design and production departments to ensure titles publish on time and to the highest standard possible

• Coming up with new book ideas to contribute at creative meetings

To apply please send your CV and a covering letter, along with details of your current salary, to victoria.garrard@quarto.com

We are looking for an innovative Marketing Manager to work on a high-profile society journal list for a world leading STM publisher. This role is based in their Oxford office. 

Key duties:

• Deliver marketing campaigns and supporting digital strategy for a list of journals
• Act as the key marketing contact for external clients and internal colleagues
• Prepare for, and attend, editorial board meetings as required
• Use a range of marketing tools and technology
• Monitoring performance of journals, including circulation and readership data,
• Maintain a broad overview of developments in journals publishing

Experience / skills required:

• You will have prior experience of marketing within publishing
• A proven ability to develop relationships is key
• You must have an understanding of key issues in academic journal publishing
• Excellent written and oral communication skills are essential

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelouisekemp@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Claire Louise Kemp

Tel:                   01865 339628

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Tate Enterprises Ltd. is the trading arm of Tate Galleries. Its chief areas of operation are retailing on four sites, publishing (both Tate exhibition catalogues and general art books, as well as illustrated children’s books), product development, picture library and licensing. Gross publishing turnover accounts for c£3.7m p/a. http://www.tate.org.uk/about/business-services/tate-publishing

An amazing opportunity has arisen for an top-tier arts publisher to join the Publishing team at Tate. The perfect fit for us would have:

* substantial experience at a senior level of commissioning and editing art books

* demonstrable knowledge of digital publishing

* track record of successfully managing and motivating staff

* demonstrable experience of bringing strategic planning and delivery to a list

* a high degree of professionalism and strong interpersonal skills

* a strong creative streak coupled with pragmatism, level-headedness and business acumen

Closing date is 14th September.

1st round interviews will be held on 22nd and 23rd September. If selected for 2nd round interviews, you will be required to

* complete a psychometric profile online

* keep an hour free to meet the some of the Publishing team on 25th September,

* be available to attend the 2nd round interview on 29th September

If this is the role you have been waiting for, please apply on our website: http://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/Job_Search_Results.aspx?categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=publishing

Tate Enterprises Ltd. is the trading arm of Tate Galleries. Its chief areas of operation are retailing on four sites, publishing (both Tate exhibition catalogues and general art books, as well as illustrated children’s books), product development, picture library and licensing. Gross publishing turnover accounts for c£3.7m p/a. http://www.tate.org.uk/about/business-services/tate-publishing

The Managing Editor is a key position within the publishing team, overseeing the implementation of Tate Publishing’s critical path and adherence to it, and ensuring that Tate’s published books are delivered on time, to budget and to specification.

The ideal person will:

* Have proven experience of managing the processes of an illustrated book publishing list in a commercial environment

* Have knowledge of contracts and royalties

* Be adept at managing positive relationships with all stakeholders whilst ensuring projects are delivered to schedule and budget

* Be a strong, adaptive organiser and motivator

Closing date is 14th September.

1st round interviews will be held on 22nd and 23rd September. If selected for 2nd round interviews, you will be required to:

* complete a psychometric profile online

* keep an hour free to meet some of the Publishing team on 25th September

* be available to attend the 2nd round interview on 30th September

If this sounds like you, then please apply on our website: http://workingat.tate.org.uk/pages/Job_Search_Results.aspx?categoryList=&workingPatternList=&locations=&group=&keywords=publishing

Are you looking for an exciting role working on digital products to jumpstart your career in Academic Publishing? Our client requires an Online Products Assistant to join their busy and growing team based in central London. The main function of this role will be to support the Online Products team in research projects and general administrative tasks. Alongside this they shall be involved in market research, product testing, reporting and analysis, in a varied and exciting role.

The ideal candidate will be a graduate or equivalent with working knowledge of the publishing industry and experience with online products and services. They will be organised, efficient and a strong communicator. They will also have a keen eye for detail and an analytical way of thinking. Demonstrable experience with Google Analytics would also be advantageous for this role.

Closing date: Tuesday, 9th September

To apply for this position, please contact Chelsea Vernon at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: c.vernon@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

A prestigious academic publisher based in central London is looking for a Production Editor to oversee the production of their journals list. This is a great opportunity to work on a well-known and growing academic journals list.

Key duties:

• Oversee the publication of journals from copy to final print and online files
• Manage multiple projects on a fixed schedule to a high standard
• Monitor work from freelance contributors
• Assist with budget management and forecasting and manage invoicing
• Provide support to editors, board members and other stuff as needed
• Communicate effectively with other departments

Experience / skills required:

• Experience in a production editorial role in academic publishing is essential
• Solid knowledge of journals production and publishing processes
• Demonstrable ability to multitask and work on schedule
• Proven copyediting and proofreading skills and understanding of online publication
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent admin, organisation and communication skills

Closing date: 9th September

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Karine Nicpon   

Tel:                   020 7487 8274

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Our client, a leading Educational publisher based in Central London is seeking an enthusiastic Marketing Manager to join them on a 12 month contract to manage the development and implementation of marketing plans and activities to support their Higher Education Awards.

Key responsibilities include supporting brand development and creating and implementing strategic marketing plans for different target audiences. You will also be responsible for liaising with relevant parties to ensure PR campaigns are on brand and of high quality. The implementation of digital marketing strategies, including social media will also be a key part of the role, and therefore a knowledge of digital marketing is desirable.

The ideal candidate will be able to develop strong and effective relationships with stakeholders and colleagues. You will also be able to work to tight timescales and have a proven ability to implement strategic marketing campaigns, digital strategies and brand management.

This is the perfect opportunity for a highly creative team player with a background in Higher Education. If this sounds like the next step for you, please get in touch!

To apply for this position, please contact Esme Richardson at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: e.richardson@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

Our client, a highly respected name in academic publishing, is looking to appoint a journal Production Editor to take responsibility for coordinating the publication of a list of journal titles. The role will include ensuring that articles complete the production process within agreed timeframes, monitoring the work of freelance copy-editors and proofreaders, supporting academic editors, board members and authors through the production process, monitoring budgets and contributing to annual budget forecasts, and liaising with various internal departments to keep all stakeholders aware of important developments or problems.

Applicants will need proven experience of academic production/editorial work (journals or books) and be able to demonstrate copyediting and proofreading skills. The successful person will be able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team, have the ability to keep multiple projects on schedule at any one time, have excellent administration and communication skills and a good eye for detail.

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills to Amy Martin, email: a.martin@inspiredselection.com.

Closing Date: September 8th, 2014

Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

Our client is looking for a dynamic individual to carve a successful career in academic publishing as a Marketing Manager; responsible for delivering marketing campaigns and supporting their digital strategy.

Society Marketing Manager – STM Publishing – Oxford – £Competitive + Bonus + Benefits – Ref: 13166NT.

An excellent opportunity has opened up for a Society Marketing Manager to join our client; a global STM publisher. Do you have marketing experience in publishing; focussing particularly on journals? If so, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

To carry out this role effectively, the successful candidate will be expected to:

• Be responsible for the day-to-day management and implementation of the marketing and digital strategy for a portfolio of society journals.
• Prepare for, and attend editorial board meetings as required.
• Ensure that projects are implemented on schedule and within budget to a high standards.
• Manage business areas such as print, digital, social media and marketing trends.
• Act as the key marketing contact for external clients and internal colleagues for the journal portfolio.

The ideal candidate for this role will be:

• Significantly experienced in marketing within publishing.
• Literate with Microsoft IT packages and an excellent understanding of digital publishing technology and language.
• Able to develop and maintain effective relationships with society executives.
• Educated to degree level, preferably with a qualification in Marketing.
• Willing to travel regularly for meetings both abroad and across the UK.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, bonus, plus benefits along with the opportunity to work for one of the worlds’ largest and foremost STM publishers. 

If you feel that your skills meet the requirements of this Society Marketing Manager position and you would like to be considered for the role please send us your CV today.

If we do not contact you within one week of your application, unfortunately we are not able to assist you in your search for employment at the present time.

Edinburgh University Press is a thriving academic publisher, producing over 180 new books and 38 journals each year with an emphasis on the Humanities and Social Sciences.

We are looking for a freelance Commissioning Editor with relevant textbook commissioning experience to develop the Politics list, commissioning textbooks for the undergraduate market.

Demonstrable experience of commissioning in the Humanities and/ or Social Sciences for the textbook market is essential.

The position is available on a freelance basis, for 7 months in the first instance.

How to Apply

Apply via email with a full CV and a covering letter stating your current salary to:

Nicola Ramsey, Head of Editorial (Books) – Nicola.Ramsey@eup.ed.ac.uk

Closing date: 12th September 2014

Interviews will take place in the week commencing 22nd September 2014

www.euppublishing.com

The Position

Edinburgh University Press produces over 180 new books and 38 journals each year with an emphasis on the Humanities and Social Sciences.

We are looking for an experienced Marketing Executive to provide maternity cover on two key book lists at our offices in central Edinburgh. You will be responsible for implementing the marketing strategy for your book lists. This will include monitoring budgets and sales targets, producing catalogues and leaflets, online marketing, attending conferences and market research.  

The ideal candidate will have 2 years’ marketing experience in academic publishing, be exceptionally organised and have with good dtp skills (InDesign). Confident verbal communication is essential, as is the ability to write well.

Terms

Maternity Cover: 8-10 months

PT position: 4 days per week

Start Date:  3rd November 2014

Benefits include a company pension scheme and 36 days’ holiday (including bank holidays) pro-rata. Salary will depend on experience.

How to Apply

Apply via email with a full CV and covering letter stating your current salary to:
Anna Glazier, Head of Sales and Marketing – anna.glazier@eup.ed.ac.uk

Closing date:  Friday 5th September

Interviews will be held in the week beginning 15th September

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Robert Hale has been an independent publisher since its inception in 1936 and we are justly
proud of our publishing record. Our list encompasses fiction, both genre and
general, and we issue a very wide range of general non-fiction, horological and
gemological books (NAG Press), and equestrian titles (J.A. Allen).We seek a
committed, dynamic, positive and experienced marketing
professional to:

Devise,plan and oversee trade and consumer PR campaigns. Build relationships with a
broad range of key media contacts, broadcasters, journalists, bloggers and
retailers in order to maximize publicity, PR opportunities and sales. Have a
strong understanding of reader communities and familiarity with online social
media (including website management).The role covers a diverse range of
activities such as direct mailings (print and email), book launches/book
events, reviews, production of flyers/catalogues/posters/advertisements
(knowledge of HTML/InDesign also essential) and keeping our authors happy.

The position also includes a sales component working in tandem with our
representatives, distributors and key booksellers to develop and maintain good
relationships to maximize sales.

Contact:
Gill Jackson, MD, gj@halebooks.com, with CV and current salary

Contract : six months in first instance

Location: Clerkenwell Green, London, EC1

Salary: competitive

Our client is a leading international publisher of academic books and journals looking to appoint a Product Manager to focus on a suite of online products for the academic library market. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with solid Product Management experience to join a prestigious publisher in Central London.

Key duties:

• Develop a deep understanding of the users and buyers, their needs, and the competitive landscape for your products
• Work collaboratively internal stakeholders, building a shared product vision
• Deliver business cases for new product concepts, including market research, internal impact assessment and financial projections
• Lead the process of internal consultation, investment approval, and project kick off for the development of new products in the product suite
• Lead product enhancements and new products through the development process, including requirement definition, testing, and sign off for launch
• Contribute to ongoing development of processes and systems to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of product development

Experience / skills required:

• Some previous relevant experience in product management, ideally within the academic / STM / Professional publishing sectors
• Experience of web analytics tools, wireframing software and usability testing
• Experience with database-driven online products, delivering business plans and seeing products through to launch
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage several projects at a time
• The ability to build strong relationships

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to stephaniehall@atwoodtate.co.uk.

Contact:            Stephanie Hall

Tel:                   020 7487 8313

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

We are looking for a talented Product Manager to join a leading, global academic publisher in London to work on a suite of online products designed for the academic library market.

Each product may be in a different stage of development and so it will be crucial that you have a good overview of the whole product development life cycle, working with Editorial to push things through from conception to delivery. You will be highly commercially savvy, delivering business plans, scrutinising the commercial viability of products and budgeting. The end user is at the core of product development and you will be dedicated to this. You will be analysing usage data, conducting market research and developing buyer personas to effectively identify certain customer groups.

This role will suit someone with a strategic approach, with the ability to develop and communicate a strong product vision. You will ideally have experience within the academic publishing field. You will be commercially savvy and have experience within user-centred design.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a dynamic team for a leading organisation with a competitive salary and generous benefits package.

To apply for this position, please contact Abigail Barclay at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: a.barclay@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Editorial Director to join the Children’s books team at a leading and prestigious trade publisher based in central London.

Key duties:

• Work closely with the Publisher to acquire new fiction projects through agents and submissions
• Development of individual titles from receipt of material to finished copy
• An understanding of costings, scheduling and production procedures
• Present titles at monthly sales meetings and annual sales conferences
• Effectively manage direct reports ensuring they receive appropriate training

Experience / skills required:

• A strong trade record in a commissioning role in children’s trade fiction
• A wide knowledge of the children’s books market and the ability to identify new trends
• Previous experience of working with authors, agents and freelancers
• Creative with excellent communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Highly organised with a good attention to detail
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills and a proactive approach

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to catherineroney@atwoodtate.co.uk.

Contact:            Catherine Roney

Tel:                   020 7487 8228

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

A leading trade publisher in Central London is looking for a Senior Publicity Manager to join them in December 2014 for a fixed term contract. Working on their award winning and high profile fiction and non-fiction books, this is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to join a renowned name in trade books.

Key duties:

• Promote authors through all appropriate channels to ensure coverage
• Provide outstanding author care and build strong and lasting relationships with authors and press
• Create and write press materials
• Plan and execute print and online campaigns
• Organise and manage large scale author publicity events and tours
• Keep up to date with book market, identifying target readership/media and develop excellent awareness of business and trends in market place
• Build excellent relationships with authors, press contacts and agents
• Co-ordinate budgets and contribute to departmental and publishing strategy

Experience / skills required:

• Experience in trade publicity is essential
• In-depth media, market, customer and product knowledge
• Experience in planning and executing trade and consumer campaigns
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including excellent levels of author care

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to stephaniehall@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Stephanie Hall

Tel:                   020 7487 8313

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a leading, international and academic publisher, based in Oxfordshire. Our client has a vacancy for an Associate Marketing Manager to be responsible for the promotion of their range of humanities journals on maternity contract.

Reporting to the Marketing Manager, you will be assisting with the creation of marketing strategies and campaigns including electronic and direct marketing. Your key responsibilities will include:

- Monitor usage and produce clear reports

- Coordinate marketing activities and creating innovative strategies to increase customer engagement

- Analyse campaign delivery and results

- Research and analyse competitors and competitor activity

- Identify new opportunities and reporting on trends

- Line management for two of the team members and to encourage their work

So we are looking for a real star for this role, someone who can show huge amounts of creativity with excellent communication skills as well as have the capacity for analysing campaign results. You will also be able to multi-task and juggle several projects at once with enthusiasm and a real team-player attitude. You will also ideally have management experience and be able to encourage a team to within a culture of high-performance

Closing date: Friday, 5 September

To apply for this position, please contact Chelsea Vernon at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: c.vernon@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.