Commissioning editor

Closing date for applications: 21 September 2025

Salary: Salary £28,000 (28 hours) / £35,000 FTE

Contract: The role is part-time for 4 days per week and a 12-month fixed-term position starting December 2025

Help shape the future of academic publishing by building and expanding a dynamic philosophy list that highlights both traditional thought and emerging ideas.

Bloomsbury is a leading international publisher with strengths in trade, children’s, professional and academic publishing. We are currently looking for a highly motivated, enthusiastic and experienced commissioning editor to contribute to the growth of our Academic Philosophy list. Our list publishes over 100 titles a year and comprises of high quality and cutting-edge scholarship alongside texts and resources for students. We publish philosophical traditions from around the world and cater to an audience engaging critically with contemporary thought. This is an excellent opportunity to join our team of editors and play a part in the expansion of our publishing programme. The successful candidate will join a friendly team based in our central London offices.


Responsibilities

• To research new product lines and markets in Ancient and Renaissance philosophy; Ethics and Applied Ethics; Italian philosophy
• To identify, manage and secure new book resources for researchers and students
• Work with authors, volume editors and series editors to ensure a high standard of author care
• Work closely with editorial, marketing, sales, production and digital teams

Knowledge, skills and experience

• A growth mind-set, always seeking opportunities to expand and improve
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise
• Results-oriented and commercially focused and with the ability to develop negotiating skills
• Proven ability to work positively and collaboratively with colleagues, internal stakeholders
• Handles and communicates information sensitively and professionally
• Places a high value on quality of content, author care, company reputation and sustained customer relationships
• Some direct experience of commissioning and managing book projects

Additional information

The role is part-time for 4 days per week and a 12-month fixed-term position starting December 2025. The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are: Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to human resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘Apply’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by Sunday 21st September. Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.


Bloomsbury Benefits

As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:

• Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)
• 25 days holiday and 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
• Two paid Personal Wellness Days
• Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week
• Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year. The minimum period for Working Anywhere is one week, the maximum period is two weeks.
• Season Ticket Loan
• Share Save Scheme
• AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
• Peppy Health App
• In-house Doctor
• Eye Care Voucher Scheme

Company culture – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith) and Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources

Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.

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