This is a fantastic opportunity within a Professional Membership body based in the City. We are looking for a Senior Sales and Marketing Executive to join their small friendly marketing and content team to build sales of front and backlist professional books, support text book sales, boost e-book sales and promote magazine subscriptions.

This is a revenue-generation role, to execute short, focused projects that deliver results. You will ideally come with the following experience:

• An experienced content marketer with a track record in publishing, magazines and/or professional services.
• Hands on experience of the whole marketing mix with proven digital marketing skills
• Persuasive and fluent writing skills for web and print
• Good feel for design and user experience
• The ability to engage quickly with niche audiences and technical content
• A resilient can-do approach
• Eye for detail and quality

They are looking for a creative as well as a financially aware individual. This would be a good step for a commercial Sales and Marketing Executive looking for their next challenge!

To apply for this position, please contact Helen Youngsat Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: h.youngs@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 are currently recruiting for a junior Product Information Controller for a major leading academic publishing company in the Oxford area.   This is a fantastic opportunity for a switched on and and motivated graduate, looking for a career within academic publishing.  This role works as part of the Product Information Team within Production and reports to the Head of Product Information.

The Graduate Product Information Controller will ensure that key metadata for their 100,000 plus product range is up to date and is of the highest standard; is available and feeds across their global partners.

This is an interesting role for a candidate who enjoys questioning information, problem solving and working with data.

Responsibilities will include:

• Assisting in the mass creation of new products coming from innovative product developments and acquisitions
• Become a core member of the data governance operation, ensuring compliance with agreed data standards
• Work across the organisation to help develop product metadata quality
• Become a metadata expert, supporting the distribution of product data and XML across global systems
• Take responsibility for feeding title metadata to global customers in a timely manner
• Provide management information to ensure key processes perform to expected levels

This is an interesting role for someone who enjoys working with processes and data; someone who is driven and is keen to learn about the publishing industry.  The successful person will be of graduate calibre and will have an interest in working within a data process driven environment, but a role where you will get to question and problem solve.  Full training will be given in this role.  Some knowledge and ability with IT systems including MS Offices packages (Word Excel, PowerPoint), databases would be an advantage.  We would also like to hear from recent graduates who can demonstrate an aptitude for analyses and dealing with metadata, and would like a career within academic publishing.

For further details please forward a CV and a short covering letter outlining your interest and salary expectations.

Reaktion Books, publishers of quality non-fiction, require an assistant to support the Publisher, including liaising with authors and providing administrative
support. 

Experience of Word, Photoshop and Excel an advantage.

Please write enclosing a CV and covering letter stating current
salary to:

David Hayden

Managing Director

Reaktion Books Ltd

Unit 32, Waterside

44-48 Wharf Road

London N1 7UX

davidhayden@reaktionbooks.co.uk

Please apply directly to David Hayden.  The apply button will only take you to the company website.  Thank you.

A leading professional publisher for the engineering and technology sector is looking for an Editor. You will have publishing experience and be responsible for editing a range of publications. The role is based in Hertfordshire and is a straightforward commute from London or Cambridge.

Key duties:

• Support all activities leading to publication including proofreading and copy editing
• Identify sourced material for copyright permissions requests
• Preparing technical documents and specifications for consultation
• Liaise with colleagues, technical authors, and other contributors on an ongoing basis

Experience / skills required:

• Prior editorial experience in publishing, ideally in professional publishing, is required
• Meticulous attention to detail in the presentation and delivery of work and of written English
• Excellent IT abilities and experience with MS office (particularly Excel and MS Word)
• Strong organizational skills
• An excellent communicator with strong presentational skills
• Familiarity with the subject area is desired but not 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 339519

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 fantastic opportunity has arisen within a leading strategic Medcomms agency for a Junior Writer to join their team in Cambridge. You will be developing high quality, scientifically and medically accurate communications materials for the pharmaceutical and medical device industries.

Key responsibilities include:

• Ensuring all communications are engaging, delivered on time, within budget and in line with client briefs and appropriately tailored for the target audience.

• Developing a variety of materials, tailored for a wide range of audiences and delivery formats (e.g. online materials, posters, manuscripts etc.)

   

  The successful candidate will have a scientific background with experience in communicating content to suit target audiences. You will have excellent writing skills and high attention to detail including scientific accuracy. You will be self-motivated, highly organised with the ability to manage several projects and a varied workload effectively while maintaining standards of excellence. The ability to update InDesign files with minor formatting amendments is desirable.

  If this sounds like an exciting new challenge, please get in touch!

To apply for this position, please contact Chloe Rhysat Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: c.rhys@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 are looking for a Creative Design expert to join our client, a leading global entertainment company, as their International Creative Services Director.

You will be responsible for the creative management and development of all international brand management creative needs and will be working across a range of 2D products including marketing collateral and internal communications. You will be involved in the creative strategy using the company strategy to inform your decisions about the yearly trade look.

As well as having excellent design skills, with demonstrable experience of the Adobe Creative Suite and the print media and printing processes, you will be a first-class communicator and will be able to use communication skills both internally (internationally) and with suppliers and agents.

This is an opportunity to bring your design skills and creative flair to a fantastic brand and know that your work will make an impact on how that brand is perceived worldwide.

To apply for this position, please contact Abigail Barclayat 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 a Head of Editorial to join an established professional body based in central London. You will be responsible for the editorial output of the Society across all formats and channels. This is a full time, permanent role based in London.

Key duties:

• Responsible for the editorial output across all formats and communication channels
• Oversee the editorial production of all content ensuring that it is published to schedule and to high quality standards 
• Research and write interviews and other features as required
• Plan and oversee the content strategy to ensure a balance of engaging topics across all channels
• Liaise with Editorial Board members and members to source content ideas
• Attend internal and external events and represent the society

Experience / skills required:

• Established experience in an editorial role within legal, financial or technical publishing
• Solid knowledge of the publication process across different formats, print and digital
• Excellent project management skills and ability to multitask multiple time sensitive deadlines
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proactive attitude and ability to work well as a part of a team
• Line management experience would be an advantage

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

Contact:            Christina Dimitriadi

Tel:                    020 7034 7902

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 professional membership body based a commutable distance from London, is looking for a talented editor to join their Standards Team.

In this role, your main duties will be:

• Supporting all activities leading to publication of material
• Proofing, copy editing, preparing documents
• Coordinating and organising Editorial Board meetings
• Developing strong working relationships with team members, senior technical representatives from industry and educational institutions
• Running reports on performance statistics, citations and checking conference proceedings for submissions to ensure that the papers meeting the required publication criteria

We are looking for someone with a background in professional or STM publishing. You will be excellent at communication and prioritisation, with a thorough knowledge publishing processes.

To apply for this position, please contact Helen Youngsat Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: h.youngs@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 leading academic publisher in central London is looking for a Discovery Operations Manager to join their Global Production Technology department. This is a new position and an exciting opportunity for someone with a strong knowledge of the academic library market.

Key duties:

• Effectively and accurately deliver product data to downstream partners and customers
• Oversee content delivery operations to support discoverability
• Effectively communicate with key stakeholders, discovery service providers and other vendors
• To be the department expert on the operational library discovery and indexing requirements and goals
• Manage and develop a junior team member

Experience / skills required:

• Strong experience in academic libraries, library discovery vendors or related fields
• A working knowledge of academic online publishing is essential
• Good knowledge of the academic library market, library discovery providers, tools and services
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office and experience with XML
• Experience of content management systems, databases and metadata standards would be beneficial

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

Contact:            Lucy Slater

Tel:                   020 7034 7821

This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-respected and friendly company. Our client is an international publisher of scientific/medical books and journals, and they are looking to appoint a full-time, in-house desk editor. 

In this interesting role, you will project manage and copy-edit manuscripts from receipt to delivery of the final product and will liaise with Academic and Professional authors to ensure that the titles are of a high quality.

The successful candidate will have relevant editorial and project management experience working on scientific/medical titles and a good knowledge of editorial production. You will be highly organised and will thrive on working closely with both the authors and the team. This role is based in New Malden, Surrey which is a 20 minute train ride from London Waterloo or South London train stations.

To apply for this position, please contact Chloe Rhysat Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: c.rhys@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.

Could you spot the next big thing in crime fiction?

Can you drive the very best crime and thriller writing to the top of the charts?

We have a new role in the Michael Joseph Fiction team for a Publisher focussing on Crime and Thriller publishing, and to bring our list to new heights.

Our existing list includes some brilliant bestselling authors, like Tim Weaver, M.J. Arlidge, Nicci French, Julia Heaberlin, Claire Douglas and James Oswald. Growing our roster and seeking out the best new author talent in this genre will be yours to own – contributing to one of the fastest growth areas in the fiction market.

Reporting to the Publishing Director for MJ Fiction, and with the support of the rest of the team, you’ll really have the chance to make your mark with this role.

Want to join our murder club?

You’ll be an experienced acquiring editor, with expertise in crime and thriller publishing and a trail of bestsellers in your wake.

Highly commercial in your approach, you’ll know the market inside out. You’ll know what works, what doesn’t, and what’s next.

Finally, you’ll be great at connecting with people. Authors, agents and colleagues alike will want to work with you and you’ll demonstrate the energy and grit to drive each one of your books to the top of the bestseller lists.

Responsibility for direct reports will mean you’re also able to inspire and lead your colleagues to success in their roles too.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter by Wednesday 30th November.

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Are you an Editor with experience of working in a technical, academic or professional publishing environment?  We are looking for a dedicated and motivated Editor to work for a leading Membership organisation based in the Hertfordshire area. This role will report to the Publishing Manager and will edit a range of their specialist publications, liaise with technical authors and contributors and support all editorial activities.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Copy editing, proofreading and preparing documents for consultation
• Identifying sourced material for copyright permission requests
• Attend appropriate meetings on behalf of the department or on behalf of the Organisation
• Comply with data protection legislation
• Undertake any other duties and projects at the request of the line manager

This is a super role for an experienced editorial professional with a strong eye for detail and  excellent written English.

The successful person will be educated to degree level or equivalent, and will have relevant experience as an Editor for a minumum of 12 months, ideally  from a Professional, Technical or Academic publishing background. You will have first-rate  editorial skills in copy editing and proofreading and an ability to engage and work with high-profile authors and editors. The ability to manage varied workloads, meet timescales, budgets and deliverables are essential as are strong IT skills and experience. You will be a confident individual with strong communication and organisational skills.

For further details on this role please forward your CV outlining your salary expectations.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world leading technology provider to the global library markets who are looking to hire a new Solution Expert in Pre-Sales for EMEA ideally but not essentially based in Germany.

The new Solution Expert will be responsible for providing pre-sales support and/or consultancy to prospects and existing customers throughout the sales cycle within the EMEA region. The main responsibilities include:

• Attending Conferences, Marketing events for product demos
• Identifying and uncovering new/customer business requirements and pain points
• Determining technical and business customer requirements
• Demonstrating products effectively to audiences of varied technical knowledge 
• Ensuring compliance of technical solutions according to customer requirements
• Quantifying operational, financial and business advantages of the proposed solution
• Collaborating with sales teams to define and execute account strategies
• Interfacing with professional services to ensure smooth transition from sale to delivery
• Keeping up to date on the latest trends and developments in the HE industry
• Up to 50% travelling time in Europe.

To be considered for this role you will need to be fluent in German and English, holding experience working for a discovery systems providers or as a systems librarian. Experience working with a sale system based on competitive tendering would be advantageous. Crucially you should have a strong customer focus coupled with a true passion for sales support and strong inter-personal skills.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary and benefits along with the chance to join a truly collaborative and supportive team within a market leading organisation.

To apply for this position click on the Apply Now button below or send your CV to enquiries@telferpartners.com quoting the reference TP202. For an initial, confidential discussion please call on +44(0)1223632510.

Early applications are preferred.

Referral Scheme - Telfer Partners offer a referral reward if we fill this vacancy with someone you recommend. You can send contact details of anyone you want to recommend to enquiries@telferpartners.com .

This is a fantastic opportunity with a Professional Membership body based in the City. We are looking for a Marketing Executive to join their small friendly team focussing on promoting their training and conferences.

You will work closely with the Marketing Manager producing high quality and engaging content for the website, emails and newsletters, various social channels, webinars and films.

You will ideally come with the following experience:

•             An experienced content marketer with a track record in publishing, events and/or professional services.

•             Hands on experience of the whole marketing mix with proven digital marketing skills.

•             Persuasive and fluent writing skills for web and print.

•             Confident user of paid search.

•             Good feel for design and user experience.

•             The ability to engage quickly with niche audiences and technical content.

•             A resilient can-do approach.

•             Eye for detail and quality.

To apply for this position, please contact Helen Youngsat Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: h.youngs@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.

Are you an experienced editorial professional with demonstrable commissioning experience within the educational publishing sector? We are recruiting a Commissioning Editor for a highly successful, global educational publisher for their Secondary Education team.

The Commissioning Editor will oversee the acquisition, commissioning and delivery of the company’s print and digital resources for the secondary education sector. The Commissioning Editor will also work closely with the Digital and Editorial teams, overseeing the creation of new products, and Sales and Marketing teams, inputting on launch strategies.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the acquisition, research and commissioning of new products each year
• Delivering overall revenue and profit growth by assisting in development of the lists’ 3-year plan
• Timely delivery of multi-component projects to budget
• Recruiting and managing authors, contributors and freelancers
• Disseminating key product information to sales & marketing
• Actively monitoring the market and sharing market knowledge with in-house teams
• Building and maintaining key industry relationships

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant commissioning and list management experience
• Strong editorial experience in educational publishing
• Digital publishing experience
• Project management experience, across print & digital
• Managed and worked with teams of authors and freelancers
• Engaging and clear communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Ability to understand a new market quickly
• Strong time management, multi-tasking and organisational skills
• Self motivated with the ability to take initiative

This role would suit an experienced editorial professional with commissioning experience in the educational publishing arena. You will be a lateral thinker with a creative flair, looking for a new challenge as part of a strong editorial team.

For further information, please forward your CV outlining your salary expectations and availability.

Are you an experienced editorial professional with demonstrable commissioning experience within the educational publishing sector? We are recruiting a Commissioning Editor for a highly successful, global educational publisher for their Secondary Education team.

The Commissioning Editor will oversee the commissioning of both print and digital market-focused products, ensuring all products are delivered on time and to budget and will personally commission new content. The role will also involve regular school visits and liaising with key stakeholders.

Key responsibilities include:

• Commissioning multi-component projects, across print & digital
• Recruiting and managing authors, contributors and freelancers
• Disseminating key product information to sales & marketing
• Managing financials, including setting/adhering to project budgets working on target revenues and profitability
• Actively monitoring the market and sharing market knowledge with in-house teams, including spending a minimum of 8 term days in schools/with teachers
• Building and maintaining key relationships, including attending industry conferences/meetings

The ideal candidate will have:

• Track record and relevant commissioning experience (essential)
• Editorial experience in educational publishing (essential)
• Project management experience, across print & digital
• Managed and worked with teams of authors and freelancers
• Engaging and clear communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Confidence in MS Word, Excel & PowerPoint
• Strong time management, multi-tasking and organisational skills
• Self motivated with the ability to take initiative

This role would suit an experienced editorial professional with commissioning experience in the education sector who is a lateral thinker with a creative flair, looking for a new challenge as part of a strong editorial team.

For further information, please forward your CV outlining your salary expectations and availability.

 Would you like to work for an innovative educational publishing organization.  A company who prides itself on creating engaging resources for students and provides exceptional support to teachers? We are looking for an experienced Publishing Manager with project management and commissioning experience within the educational publishing sector to join their successful Primary Education team on an initial 12-month contract.

The Publishing Manager will oversee the acquisition, commissioning and delivery of the company’s print and digital resources for primary education, focusing particularly on reading books and teaching resources.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing the acquisition, research and commissioning of new products each year
• Delivering overall revenue and profit growth by assisting in development of the lists’ 3-year plan
• Timely delivery of multi-component projects to budget
• Recruiting and managing authors, contributors and freelancers
• Disseminating key product information to sales & marketing
• Inputting on the sales and marketing products’ launch strategies
• Ensuring products meet objectives outlined at acquisition, working with editorial and digital teams
• Actively monitoring the market and sharing market knowledge with in-house teams
• Building and maintaining key industry relationships
• Effectively managing stock levels

The ideal candidate will have:

• Relevant commissioning and list management experience
• Strong editorial experience in educational publishing
• Project management experience, across print & digital
• Managed and worked with teams of authors and freelancers
• Experience working with other in-house departments
• Engaging and clear communication, negotiation and presentation skills
• Strong time management, multi-tasking and organisational skills
• Confidence managing and leading projects

This role would suit an experienced editorial professional with commissioning experience in the education sector who is a problem solver and lateral thinker with a proactive approach, looking for a new challenge as part of a strong editorial team.

For further information, please forward your CV outlining your salary expectations and availability.

Murdoch Books are seeking a Rights & Co-edition Manager for their UK office. Based in Holborn, the successful candidate will be responsible for selling the Murdoch illustrated non-fiction list across a number of territories. This is an ideal opportunity to develop and progress within a specialist team, selling a range of beautiful food and lifestyle titles.

The Murdoch Rights & Co-edition Manager will be responsible for developing the co-edition business and managing key business relationships. Negotiating, preparing and administering agreements, employing market knowledge with a view to building on existing relationships, as well as to proactively seek out new opportunities to maximise sales.

The successful candidate will have proven experience in selling co-edition rights, with strong negotiation and customer relationships bskills. Languages are not essential but are desirable and an understanding of trade non-fiction publishing would be beneficial. This is a busy role, so candidates must be flexible, able to multi-task and prioritise calmly and efficiently, using strong verbal and written communication skills.

This is a unique opportunity to join a small but vibrant and focused publisher with an enviable history of co-edition publishing around the world. To find out more about this opportunity please apply with your CV and introductory letter to: ckintoff@murdochbooks.co.uk

Please apply direct to the email address above.  The apply button will only take you to the company website.  Thank you.

Our client, a prestigious membership body in Central London, is looking for a Learning Technologist for a 12 month contract.

They are developing a digital learning platform to replace the existing one and are kicking off the project for the platform and getting the content on it at present. This role will manage the development of content with external suppliers and internal authors and subject matter experts. You will plan, scope, design and produce engaging digital learning materials, apply instructional design methodologies and knowledge of self-directed and guided learning to plan the development of digital learning materials.

Knowledge of Storyline would be ideal but not essential. As there may be some video delivery involved, video editing would be ideal but again not essential.

This role would suit someone who has had some experience of online learning content and would like to take a next step to further their career. A genuine interest in online learning will be key to the success in this role.

To apply for this position, please contact Abigail Barclayat 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.

A leading Music Publisher is looking for an Editor to join their offices in central London. This is a great opportunity for an experienced candidate with proven editorial experience and musical interest to join their educational department. This is full time permanent role.

Key duties:

• Responsible for editing and managing the publication process of a list of digital and print educational products
• Keep abreast with industry news and identify new commercial opportunities for publications
• Project manage the publication process and ensure that it’s to budget and schedule
• Cooperate closely with marketing and production departments

Experience / skills required:

• Solid experience in an editorial role within educational publishing is essential
• Hands on knowledge of digital publishing and different formats
• Excellent project management skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines
• High level communication and networking skills
• Experience working with musical content, music teaching experience or knowledge of music would be highly advantageous
• Knowledge of Sibelius and Adobe Creative suite would be desirable

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

Contact:            Christina Dimitriadi

Tel:                    020 7034 7902

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.