Editor / commissioning editor, Templar Books

Salary range: £30,000–£37,000 per annum, depending on experience 

Reports to: Publishing Director    

Imprint: Templar Books

Department: Editorial      

Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week from home

Location: HYLO, Bunhill Row, London EC1Y

Bonnier Books UK is looking for a highly creative and talented editor or commissioning editor with a special interest in non-fiction to join our Templar Books imprint. 

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to further their career in publishing and work across a broad range of projects. 

Founded in 1978, Templar publishes original, illustrated children’s books designed to inspire curious minds. From vibrant board and novelty books to high-end, commercial picture books and non-fiction for the primary school age range, Templar creates innovative and creative books for all readers. We have a reputation for cleverly conceived concept publishing with an emphasis on paper innovation, stylish design and contemporary illustration for an international audience.

Key responsibilities

• Managing all aspects of own titles throughout the publishing process, ensuring books publish on time and to the highest standard
• Taking responsibility for all commercial aspects of book projects, e.g. costings, contract negotiation, budgets and schedules
• Developing new concepts, reviewing submissions and acquisitions as well as commissioning and briefing authors and illustrators
• Developing and establishing new author/agent relationships
• Writing sales material and back cover copy
• Coordinating out-of-house editorial processes, e.g. freelance editors/packagers, researchers, fact-checkers and proofreaders
• Working closely with colleagues in design, sales, marketing, foreign rights, production and business affairs to ensure the smooth process of titles at all stages
• Representing and promoting own titles, including presentations at sales conferences 
• Identifying publishing opportunities, maintaining own market awareness, and developing and proposing new book ideas to contribute at creative meetings

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience working as an editor or commissioning editor on illustrated children’s books, including negotiating and preparing contracts, scheduling and budget management
• A thorough understanding of the illustrated children’s book market and the ability to apply sound commercial awareness and judgement
• Experience and passion for nurturing authors, editing texts and commissioning commercial titles, as well as an ability to brainstorm and develop innovative ideas in-house
• A strong eye for illustration, confident in developing flat plans and detailed illustration briefs, in collaboration with design
• Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills
• Experience of working with freelance editors and packagers
• The ability to work confidently in InDesign
• Knowledge of Biblio or similar publishing management system
• Knowledge and experience of co-edition publishing
• Great organisational skills and the ability to prioritise and manage multiple projects to tight deadlines 

The employer reserves the right to close the listing and stop accepting applications sooner than the original deadline. Therefore we strongly recommend applying at the earliest opportunity.

We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries. 

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.