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3x Editorial Production Editors

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Our client, a leading Open Access Publisher based in London are searching for 3x Editorial Production Editor to be the link between the customer and the back office vendors.

Reporting into the Operations Manager, the Editorial Production Editor will be responsible for overseeing a portfolio of journals from submission through production and to final publication. The Editorial Production Editor will work with operations staff based overseas to perform this role, and work to achieve an ever improving author experience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Managing a portfolio of partnership journals
  • Ensuring key performance indicators on these journals are met via critique, feedback and reporting Acting as an escalation point for overseas colleagues, and for authors, reviewers and editors
  • Taking a proactive approach to improving quality, turnaround times and author experience within a portfolio of journals
  • Using initiative to identify new efficiencies to suggest process changes to the Operations Manager
  • Keeping the Operations Manager updated on the performance of a portfolio of journals and the operations teams
  • Completing spot checks on overseas supplier output to ensure quality and accuracy
  • Ensuring documentation to is updated
  • Working on vendor and operational projects
  • Acting as a cover for colleague absences and to deputise for the Operations Manager if required
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
  • Willing to travel is required

Skills & Experience:

  • 1 year of either production or editorial experience in an STM environment
  • Experience working with overseas suppliers
  • Proven ability to prioritise own workload and to meet deadlines

Job Link: http://www.morganhealey.com/jobs/3x-editorial-production-editors/

Or email: James@morganhealey.com 

Referrals: We will reward you with GBP500.00 if you know the perfect candidate for this position and our client hires them. You can send contact details of anyone you want to recommend to mail@morganhealey.com

Company: 
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Permanent
Type: 
Production, Digital Editorial, Online, Editorial
Job sector: 
Academic, Publisher, STM
Application email: 
Salary description: 
£28,000 - £35,000

Associate Publisher – HSS

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Morgan Healey Exclusive

Our client, a leading Open Publisher and cutting edge platform provider requires a new Associate Publisher for Humanities and Social Sciences.

The new position of Associate Publisher offers an exciting chance for an outgoing and self-motivated individual to work with a network of contacts within the social sciences and humanities, to develop and expand the services offered to serve the needs of these research communities, and to build up content on the clients open research platforms in these areas.

The successful candidate will be educated to post-graduate level, and must have an active interest in open science publishing, open data and related matters, and strong experience of scholarly research publishing, ideally in the social sciences and humanities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • To work with, and grow, a network of contacts within the research community, with particular focus on social sciences, humanities and other areas outside of the life sciences, and to advocate the advantages of open research publishing to these communities.
  • To develop services, processes and features that serve the needs of diverse research communities, establishing differences in scholarly publishing practices between academic disciplines.
  • To identify new potential partners in the research community for developing gateways and collections in subject areas that are currently underrepresented.
  • To project-manage the set up, and drive the growth and development of, new gateways (and potentially platforms, where appropriate) in the social sciences and humanities, as well as other subject areas.
  • To implement an outreach strategy to generate new submissions in the social sciences and humanities; this includes outreach support for existing platform partners who serve these communities.

Key Requirements 

  • At least five years scholarly online publishing experience, including significant contact with editors, authors, reviewers and societies and experience with journal development activities, ideally in HSS publishing.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing skills with individuals at all levels of seniority
  • Experience of managing complex projects with multiple stakeholders
  • Strong leadership and analytical skills
  • Organisational skills with attention to detail
  • Ability to complete tasks to high standards, working to (often competing) deadlines
  • A positive and proactive approach to problem solving both in daily tasks and more complex trouble-shooting
  • Able to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
  • High level of computer literacy (including MS Office, Outlook and internet browsers)
  • Familiarity with social media platforms and online engagement
  • Willingness to travel frequently and represent the company at international events

Job Link: http://www.morganhealey.com/jobs/associate-publisher-hss/

Or email: James@morganhealey.com 

Referrals: We will reward you with GBP500.00 if you know the perfect candidate for this position and our client hires them. You can send contact details of anyone you want to recommend to mail@morganhealey.com

Company: 
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Permanent
Type: 
Commissioning Editor, Editor, Publishing, Other Publishing, Digital Editorial, Editorial
Job sector: 
Academic, Publisher, STM
Application email: 
Salary description: 
Up to £55,000

Marketing Data Analyst - 14 month FTC

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Our client, a leading training and information organisation who provide award winning training courses and qualifications for the legal sector are now seeking a Marketing Data Analyst to join their team based in Central London on a 14 month FTC for immediate start!

The Marketing Data Analyst will be a talented Administrator with strong communication and Excel skills, you will be responsible for developing and expanding the current data and profiling of clients and prospective clients by working closely with the Sales Team to understand their needs. Key responsibilities will include:

·Manage the collecting and processing of feedback data
·Export data into a spreadsheet for marketing projects
·Ensure and report on GDPR compliance
·Identify priority areas for effectively and efficiently collecting, cleansing and improving data.
·Develop procedures to improve data and manage these projects

Whilst experience working within a Marketing background would be advantageous, it is not essential for this role - if you are super organised, highly attentive to detail and enjoy working in a data driven environment this could be the perfect opportunity for you! We are looking for an enthusiastic, approachable and flexible attitude and experience of having an analytical, focussed approach to data with excellent Excel literacy. Any additional experience in SalesForce would be an advantage.

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

**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.

Organisation: 
Inspired Search and Selection
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Type: 
Marketing, Analyst, Data

Editor, BBC Books

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BBC Books publishes bestsellers in a wide variety of genres, from  cookery, lifestyle and natural history, to memoir,  humour and popular culture. We’re home to some of the UK’s biggest brands, including Doctor Who, Good Food, Strictly Come Dancing, Eat Well for Less and Match of the Day, and our authors include Mary Berry, Rick Stein, Adam Henson, Jon Sopel, Stacey Dooley and David Attenborough.

We’re looking for a talented and confident editor to join our team and help make our next bestsellers a reality. Managing some of our most important books and brands, you would see a mix of illustrated and text-led titles through the critical path to publication, liaising with in-house teams, authors, agents, designers, photographers, television producers and executives across the BBC.

If you have at least 1 or 2 years of editorial experience in illustrated publishing, a feel for quality design, and would like to make your mark in a dynamic and creative environment, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply with a CV and cover letter by 31st July.

Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Full-time, Permanent
Type: 
Editor, Editorial
Job sector: 
Publisher, Trade
Closing date: 
31/07/2018

International Sales Assistant

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Quarto Publishing Group is a leading global publisher of award winning illustrated non-fiction adult and children’s books.  We now have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated and sales driven individual to join our International Sales team for this pivotal role within the department. This is a varied and busy role, acting first and foremost as the main point of contact between the company and our external sales reps and distributor, as well as providing essential administrative support for our internal International sales team across the UK and US.

The International Sales team exports English Language books across the globe, and this role reports into the Senior International Sales Manager.

The ideal candidate for this position will have some experience of sales and administration, ideally, but not essential, within book sales.   They will need to be a top communicator with excellent organisation and written skills, the ability to work to deadlines as well as prioritising workloads.  Initiative, an eye for detail and team spirit are all qualities we are looking for, whilst excellent IT skills are essential for this role.

Key tasks will include:

  • Provide support for all international sales territories, including Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA), Central Asia, Korea, Taiwan, India & Subcontinent and ANZ
  • Take phone calls from customers and deal with email communications effectively and professionally
  • Process and resolve customer issues related to international orders, including opening new accounts at our warehouse, LBS
  • Act as liaison between other QPG departments and the sales department with respect to international sales materials, reprints and print numbers
  • Organise and prepare presentations & materials for London and Frankfurt Book Fairs, including setting up and arranging appointments with customers and reps.
  • Assist with the working relationships with customers and reps, ensuring they have everything they need to either order or sell our titles
  • Sending out and arranging catalogues, samples, advances and blads to all commission based reps and customers

This is a great opportunity for a committed self-starter and multi-tasker, who has a passion for both adult and children’s books and who would like to pursue a career in publishing with an interest in the International Sales environment.

If you would like to apply for this role please send you CV with a covering letter to:  louise.knight@quarto.com

Closing Date: 17th August

Company: 
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Full-time, Permanent
Type: 
Sales
Job sector: 
Publisher, Trade
Closing date: 
17/08/2018

Books Designer

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An exciting new role has arisen for a Book Designer at our client, a global publisher of fiction, magazines and comics, based in Central London.

This position is responsible for taking briefs from clients and designing highly illustrated books to exceptional quality, including covers and interiors. You will also be offering guidance in meetings on design improvements, ensuring files are print ready and checking for quality and consistency.

This is a fast-paced and varied role, in which the ideal candidate will have previous experience in a book design role, creative and able to follow design direction and have a passion for fiction and illustrated books and marketing materials.

To be considered for this role, you must have proven experience in the Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign) is essential. You must be organised, with high attention to detail and excellent communication skills.

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

**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.

Organisation: 
Inspired Search and Selection
Location (from list): 
London, UK

Marketing Director (maternity cover), Michael Joseph

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Your Challenge

Want to work across some of the biggest brands and authors in adult publishing today?

Can you lead large-scale, multi-platform marketing campaigns for the world’s leading authors?

We have an exciting maternity cover role available for a passionate, creative and experienced marketer to join our award-winning marketing team.

Michael Joseph is home to some of the biggest global brands and authors including Jamie Oliver, Nadiya Hussein, Dawn French, Marian Keyes, Jojo Moyes, Conn Iggulen, Tim Weaver and Liane Moriarty to name just a few. 

In your role as Marketing Director, you will head up marketing activities across the Michael Joseph list helping to develop a range of high-profile brands, authors and talent in both fiction and non-fiction. Creating awareness of and engagement with our books, authors and brands will be at the heart of what you do in order to drive sales for the division. Working alongside the Publicity Director and reporting to the Comms Director you will have creative and strategic input to pitches and new business and group projects in addition to contributing to our on-going success by planning, implementing and overseeing creative, innovative and highly effective campaigns.

Your leadership of the Marketing team will involve overseeing all marketing campaigns for the division to ensure they are targeted, high quality and within budget, and will be highly analytical to ensure each campaign is measured in its success and effectiveness. You will encourage your team to be constantly on-the-ball identifying new consumer trends to implement the most effective and innovative campaigns on the most appropriate platform.

You will play an important role, both internally and externally as a convincing voice for Marketing at various meetings and events. You will also form key relationships with other departments such as Sales and Editorial, and galvanise colleagues in other areas to help bring your team’s campaigns to success. 

Your Profile

This is a great role for someone with proven experience of running high-profile marketing campaigns within a media environment or publishing at a senior level. You’ll have used a variety of social media platforms to deliver your campaigns and you’ll have a passion for media and books.

You will also have demonstrable leadership and decision-making skills and you’ll be an exceptional communicator. This role will suit a team-player who is able to manage with sensitivity and conviction. Above all you will be passionate about what you do; full of ideas and someone who isn’t afraid of doing things differently.

Strong project management and organisational skills are also a must in order to bring your strategy to fruition, and a good head for finance and analytics would also be beneficial.

Submit application to:

If this sounds like your perfect opportunity, please apply with a CV and cover letter by Friday 17th August.

Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Contract, Full-time, Maternity Contract, Maternity Cover, Temporary
Type: 
Marketing
Job sector: 
Publisher, Trade
Closing date: 
17/08/2018

Partnership Marketing Manager – HE Student Recruitment

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Company: 
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Permanent
Type: 
Marketing
Required skills: 
Marketing, Account management, Campaign Planning, Online Marketing, Project management
Application email: 

£ Competitive + Bonus + Benefits   •   London or Essex   •   Permanent   •   Full Time   •   ASAP

One of the world’s largest higher education services companies is looking for a Partnerships Marketing Manager with responsibility for planning and executing high-impact marketing campaigns in the UK and internationally.

Reporting to the Head of Marketing, you will act as the main marketing contact and account manager for a dedicated university partnership and will plan and execute integrated multichannel campaigns to support all programmes.  The main responsibilities include:

  • Managing all activities/timelines/deliverables to launch programmes
  • Leading the development and implementation of online and offline marketing plans
  • Providing a clear direction on marketing planning, branding and market positioning
  • Developing a clear briefing process for internal stakeholders/agencies/third party suppliers
  • Developing and implement detailed campaign plans for each programme in the portfolio
  • Working with research teams to gather market insight and enhance programme positioning
  • Identifying key markets for student recruitment
  • Profiling markets and define audience segments
  • Collaborating with research to create long-term forecasts for programme enrolments
  • Developing inbound and outbound marketing strands across multiple channels
  • Coordinating campaigns with specialist marketing.

The successful candidate will have significant experience in marketing, including experience in account management and campaign planning. Higher Education and student recruitment marketing experience are desirable and a good working knowledge of online marketing and different online reporting tools is preferred. You will have outstanding project management, presentation, and communication skills, be able to engage in productive innovation development and be able to analyse and work with numbers for reporting and analysis. This role requires up to 10% UK Travel.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, a performance-related bonus scheme, and strong benefits.

To apply for this position, click on the Apply Now button below or send your CV to enquiries@telferpartners.com quoting the reference TP 409. For an initial, confidential discussion please call us 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 us contact details of anyone you would like to recommend to enquiries@telferpartners.com.


Foreign Rights Assistant

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We are looking for a foreign rights assistant to help us whilst our colleague is on maternity leave.

You will be helping with contracts and licence renewals and give overall administrative support.

You can handle foreign royalties and help us with compiling monthly reports. Ideally you have a bit of experience in foreign rights and are eager to learn. We imagine you are passionate about rights and maybe you even speak a foreign language.

Please apply with a CV and cover letter to mmeehan@hayhouse.com by 31st July 2018.

Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Contract, Full-time, Maternity Cover
Type: 
Foreign Rights, Rights, Foreign Rights & Permissions, Licensing, Royalties, Contracts, Admin & PA
Job sector: 
Publisher, Trade
Salary description: 
£23,000 per annum
Closing date: 
03/08/2018

Production Editor

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We have an excellent opportunity for a Production Editor to join an award-winning independent publisher of business titles for the professional and academic market.  Based in central London, this ideal candidate will have had experience as Desk Editorial/Copy Editorial working on a books list.

Key duties:

  • Project managing your own list of titles through all stages of production
  • Brief and liaise with freelancers, pre-press suppliers, text designers, consultant editors and authors
  • Collate proofs, check revises and complete a Passed for Press Checklist
  • Coordinate and manage costs and schedules for all titles
  • Deal with printer queries and ensure that books are delivered to the warehouse in time
  • Keep schedule and information updated in Biblio
  • Commission and brief freelance proof-readers

Experience / skills required:

  • Proven tracked record in project managing a challenging and varied list of titles
  • Excellent copy-editing and proof-reading skills
  • Good understanding of all stages of the pre-press workflow
  •  An excellent understanding of pre-press workflows
  • Ability to work to tight deadlines and budgets
  • Experience in working in an academic or professional books publishing environment
  • First-class communication and interpersonal skills

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

Contact:             Clare Chan

Tel:                    0203 574 4428

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.

Reference: 
7188
Company: 
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Full-time, Permanent
Type: 
Product Management, Project Management, Digital, Digital Production, Editorial, Acquisitions
Job sector: 
Academic, Professional, STM
Required skills: 
Copy Editing, Desk Editing, Project management, Communication skills
Salary description: 
Available on request

Managing Editor (White Dwarf)

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About the Job

Do you want to lead the team that delivers the White Dwarf magazine every month?

As the White Dwarf Managing Editor you will be responsible for delivering the biggest hobby magazine on the planet. Managing a world class team of writers, editors, designers and photographers, you will constantly strive for excellence and innovation whilst maintaining a motivated and happy team. 

Making a monthly magazine takes a lot of planning and deadlines. You will be adept at creating and maintaining page plans and possess a rigorous attention to detail in both the content you and your team produce and meeting your review and print deadlines.

You will make use of internal and external collaborators so the ability to create and maintain relationships with Games Workshop staff and the greater hobby community is a must.

You will inspire and lead your team from the front, always looking for ways to improve, never settling for mediocrity. And you will do all this with a smile on your face.   

We know what makes this job hard is delivering a world class hobby magazine every month to deadline. The successful candidate will take responsibility for this and deliver a White Dwarf that our hobbyists can’t wait to read.

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work.

Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills or experience.

Other Essential Information

Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight Sunday 5th August 2018.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply you must send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. We select candidates for interview based on what they tell us in their letter or video.

This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for. Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application.

Company: 
Location (from list): 
Nottingham, UK
Employment type: 
Full-time, Permanent
Type: 
Copywriter, Copywriting, Editor, Editorial
Job sector: 
Publisher
Closing date: 
05/08/2018

Senior Designer

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Carlton Books, a leading independent publisher based in central London, is looking for a Senior Designer to join our talented children’s design team. 

You’ll need publishing design experience, either as an accomplished middleweight or already at a senior level, ideally with a background in children’s books. You’ll be working on our expanding children’s list on a diverse range of mainly non-fiction, highly illustrated titles for a core age group of children 6+.

This is an exciting opportunity for a creative, passionate individual brimming with ideas and ambition. A love of children’s books is essential.

Key skills:

  • Thrives in a fast-paced, commercially-driven and creative environment
  • Rises to the challenge of meeting tight schedules and able to manage multiple projects at any given time
  • A minimum of 5 years graphic design experience in illustrated books is essential
  • Proficient in all Creative Suite programmes:  InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and has typographic skills
  • Positive and confident team player with excellent communication skills
  • Has strong attention to detail, maintaining high standards of quality and integrity
  • Highly organised, practical and ambitious to deliver the very best results
  • Solid experience of production processes along with ability to set up and supply correct files for repro and print
  • Maintaining excellent relationships with illustrators, authors and agents 

Key duties:

  • Full responsibility for your own list of titles - see your own ideas come to fruition from concept to printed product
  • Designing, commissioning and art-directing freelance designers, illustrators and other contributors
  • Developing and overseeing projects from initial designs to final print-ready files
  • Work closely with the editorial, production and design teams to ensure that titles are delivered to tight schedules, on budget and are of a high standard
  • Exploring new formats and re-packaging of existing content

To apply, please send your CV and covering letter (stating your current salary) along with a PDF or link to your portfolio to:

Emily Clarke, Children’s Design Manager at eclarke@carltonbooks.co.uk 

Closing date: August 10, 2018 

Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Full-time, Permanent
Type: 
Design
Job sector: 
Children's Publishing, Publisher, Trade
Closing date: 
10/08/2018

Senior Marketing Executive

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Calling all Marketing Executives! Are you an experienced Marketer with an interest in Education? Our client, a leading Educational Publisher in Oxford is seeking a Senior Marketing Executive to join their team. This is the ideal opportunity for a Marketing Executive interested in taking more ownership of product campaigns and plans.

Key responsibilities of the Senior Marketing Executive include:

·Understanding the market and audience
·Creating and implementing multi-channel, end to end campaigns
·Using market research and analysis to inform marketing campaigns and customer experience
·Measure the success of marketing campaigns through regular reporting

The Senior Marketing Executive will be a self-motivated, creative marketing professional with strong experience of creating and implementing marketing plans, including budget management and analysing campaign results. The Senior Marketing Executive will have experience of B2B marketing techniques including: content creation, copy writing, digital, social media, email and print. Excellent communication skills are a must for this position of Senior Marketing Executive, along with the ability to create meaningful relationships with internal colleagues and external stakeholders, suppliers and agencies.

If you are an experienced Marketing Executive with a passion for education please get in touch to find out more!

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

**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.

Organisation: 
Inspired Search and Selection
Location (from list): 
Oxfordshire, UK
Type: 
Marketing, Executive

Publishing Assistant

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We have a fantastic new role for a Publishing Assistant to join an Audio Book Publisher in Oxford. This is an exciting opportunity for someone to take their first step into publishing and enjoy a varied role.

As Publishing Assistant you will be supporting the team with a wide-ranging workload, which will include the up and coming and exciting new developments within audio!
Your role will be to:
- requesting and registering material from publishers and agents
- arranging books for review and keeping track of system
- keeping track of recordable material
- supporting with proofing and marketing copy
- administration duties where required

If you are organised and enthusiastic with a keen interest in publishing and looking to work within a smaller team and get involved in varied tasks, please get in touch as soon as possible!

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

**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.

Organisation: 
Inspired Search and Selection
Location (from list): 
Oxford, UK
Type: 
Assistant, Publishing

Design Manager - Trade Books

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Do you have considerable experience of book text design across fiction and non-fiction?

A highly successful and well-established London based book publisher
is looking to recruit an experienced, motivated and creative Text Design
Manager to work across all their well-known imprints in their Adult
Books division.  This is a fabulous opportunity for an experienced
designer to define and develop the look of our client’s books for years
to come, as you will work across a wide range of areas, from
high-profile commercial titles to prestigious literary prizewinners.

The Text Design Manager will be responsible for producing beautiful
bespoke text designs, and will also oversee the creation and development
of a body of page templates from which the whole business can draw.

The Text Design Manager will also provide other text elements as
required, including plate sections, maps and family trees.  You will be
required to maintain a pool of high-quality freelancers to generate any
of these materials which are not created in-house.  Working closely with
the Production, Editorial and Editorial Management teams and
typesetters you will ensure that the highest possible standards of
design and typography are maintained.

This is a superb opportunity to work for one of the fastest growing,
major publishing houses in the UK and the successful person will have
considerable, relevant experience of trade book text design across the
areas of fiction and non-fiction. You will have a demonstrable design
sensibility and a thorough understanding of page layout and typesetting
mechanics.

The successful person will have the ability to work both
independently and collaboratively, with outstanding skills in InDesign,
Adobe Creative Suite and Acrobat.  A thorough knowledge of fonts and
font management is essential as is experience of managing freelancers.  A
knowledge of Biblio would be an advantage.

For further information please forward your CV and a covering letter, outlining your salary expectations.

Reference: 
DM250718
Company: 
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Permanent
Type: 
Design
Job sector: 
Trade
Required languages: 
English
Required skills: 
understanding of page layout and typesetting, experience of trade book design
Application email: 
Salary description: 
Attractive salary and excellent benefits package

Managing Editor (Maternity cover, 12 months secondment)

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Macmillan Education provides world class content in the most relevant, engaging and flexible formats to support students, teachers and institutions through a lifetime of learning. Macmillan Education produces content for English Language Teaching (ELT) and for Schools curricula around the world whilst Palgrave Higher Education develops and distributes textbooks, e-books and interactive e-learning resources primarily for University-level students.

Managing Editor (Maternity cover, 12 months secondment)
King’s Cross, London
Closing Date: 1st August 2018

The Editorial Services team are responsible for the development of content from final manuscript to handover to Production and sign off for digital products. Working in collaboration with cross-functional teams, they implement best practices, workflows, tools and templates to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the publishing process. The team are also involved in series development and post-publication maintenance and are critical to the success of our projects.

We are now looking for a Managing Editor to take responsibility for editorial processes for print and digital publishing from developed manuscript to publication. To ensure that the material is of the highest quality, and is delivered on schedule and within budget. 

Responsibilities

  • Manage the editorial workflow of the course from approved manuscript through to publication
  • Contribute to the preparation of sample materials, editorial costs and schedules required for Investment Approval 
  • Engage, brief and pro-actively manage freelance editorial staff and suppliers as required
  • Be responsible for monitoring and tracking all post-manuscript handover editorial cost
  • Work with the Project Manager, Senior Managing Editor, and Publishing Department to create and manage detailed content schedules for all the components of a project or a number of projects
  • Ensure the editorial data on company systems is accurate and up-to-date and all required editorial documents are uploaded in a timely fashion 
  • Attend photo shoots, image selection meetings, video recordings and audio recordings 

Experience, skills and qualifications

  • Significant experience in publishing (ELT setting an advantage)
  • Strong organizational and editorial skills (copyediting and proofreading)
  • Knowledge of publishing processes for print and digital
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills 
  • The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team 

Experience of working in an educational setting, ELT would be an advantage

To apply, please submit a CV and Covering letter

Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Contract, Full-time, Maternity Cover, Temporary
Type: 
Editor, Editorial
Job sector: 
ELT, Publisher
Closing date: 
01/08/2018

International Sales Manager

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An educational software and assessment company in London is looking for an International Sales Managerto grow sales of their products to international schools worldwide. This is a business development focused role which would suit someone already working in an international sales role or environment with experience selling educational or software products.

This role is based full-time in the London office with some international travel.

Key duties:

  • Identify new business opportunities and establish and nurture relationships with key decision makers at international schools
  • Generate new leads through cold calling and attending events
  • Maintain a pipeline of prospective customers on the CRM system
  • Deliver face to face and virtual sales presentations to demonstrate products and generate new business
  • Keep up to date with developments in the K-12 sector
  • Attend occasional conferences and exhibitions

Experience / skills required:

  • Experience working in an international sales role or environment
  • Experience selling educational or software products
  • Proven consultative sales, business development and account management experience
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Fluency in English is essential. Fluency in Spanish or Arabic would be advantageous

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

Contact:             Olivia Constantinides

Tel:                    0203 574 4429

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.

Reference: 
7189
Company: 
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Full-time, Permanent
Type: 
Sales, Business Development
Job sector: 
Educational
Required skills: 
International Sales, Business development
Salary description: 
Available on request

Desk Editor

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This is an excellent opportunity to work for a well-respected and friendly company in Surrey. 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.

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

**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.

Organisation: 
Inspired Search and Selection
Location (from list): 
Surrey, UK
Type: 
Editor

Sales Administrator

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An academic publisher in central London is looking for a Sales Administrator to support their team. You will develop relationships with customers and process orders and payments.          

Key duties:

  • Build relationships with customers, respond to queries and pass leads to the sales team
  • Manage the sales database, keep up to date records and run weekly reports
  • Set up access to product trials for customers
  • Manage credit control and chasing
  • Provide general admin support

Experience / skills required:

  • Sales administration or customer service experience, ideally in a publishing environment
  • Strong communication and customer service skills
  • Excellent IT skills, including Excel
  • Detail oriented and analytical
  • Ability to prioritise and meet deadlines

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

Contact:             Olivia Constantinides

Tel:                    0203 574 4429

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.

 

 

Reference: 
7100
Company: 
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Full-time, Permanent
Type: 
Sales, Customer services, Admin & PA
Job sector: 
Academic, Professional, Publisher, STM
Application email: 
Salary description: 
Available on request

Editorial Coordinator

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We have a super London-based role for a motivated individual looking to kick-start or build their career in publishing. Working for this highly successful, global publisher of Healthcare products, the Editorial Coordinator will provide support for the commissioning, submission and review of manuscripts for publication, across a range of research and review journals.

Responsibilities include:

  • Acting as the go-between for the Editors, reviewers and authors - following up with their requests and queries
  • Commissioning content for journals and ensuring the efficient and timely publication of issues
  • Processing new and revised manuscript submissions - checking content is correctly formatted in their house style.
  • Maintaining accurate records for each journal, keeping the Publisher and Managing Editor informed of any problems or potential delays to publication
  • Maintaining and expanding reviewer databases
  • Maintaining journal websites, ensuring content is up-to-date and journal information kept current
  • Managing the coordination and processing of supplements
  • Ensuring copyright rules and procedures are adhered to
  • Processing payments for permission requests, section editors and reviewers
  • Compiling citation reports and other data as and when required

Experience:

 Some experience of working in publishing would be a distinct advantage  

  • Computer literacy is essential – you must have excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office products – Word, Excel and PPT
  • Educated to degree level or equivalent - essential
  • The ability to communicate effectively, and appropriately, with colleagues and customers at all levels in the organisation
  • Strong organisational skills – able to work under pressure and work to tight deadlines
  • Strong attention to detail is a must, as is the desire to learn
  • Positive, proactive, can-do attitude and able to adapt easily to change

This is a fabulous role for a motivated individual with a passion for publishing.  If you are looking for a role where you can build your publishing career, please send your CV and a covering letter outlining your interest and salary expectations, and we will send you further information.

Reference: 
EC260718
Company: 
Location (from list): 
London, UK
Employment type: 
Graduate, Permanent
Type: 
Editorial
Job sector: 
Academic, Professional, STM
Required languages: 
English
Required skills: 
Degree educated, strong IT skills including MS office, ideally some office experience, Some experience in a publishing company desirable
Application email: 
Salary description: 
Very competitive starting salary and excellent benefits
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