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Closing date for applications: 23 January 2026Salary: £33,000 - £45,000 dependent on experience and location (bonus + benefits)Location: London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week&nbsp;Shape the future of science fiction &amp; fantasy by discovering new authors, publishing stand-out books and collaborating with one of sci fi publishing's leading editorial teams.Hachette UK is a creative powerhouse and the UK's second largest book publishing group. Our mission is to make it easy for everyone to discover new worlds of ideas, learning, entertainment and opportunity. We're made up of 10 autonomous publishing divisions and over 60 imprints with a rich and diverse history and an incredible range of authors. We're also the market leader in e-books and publish a range of bestsellers in audio format, the fastest growing part of our business.Orbit UK is the science fiction and fantasy imprint of&nbsp;Little, Brown Book Group. Little, Brown is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Shortlisted for Imprint of the Year at the 2025 British Book Awards, for over fifty years Orbit has been publishing the most outstanding books in science fiction and fantasy: novels that have swept the board for awards, been global bestsellers, forged new paths and pushed the boundaries of genre fiction. One of the biggest genre imprints in the UK, Orbit is committed to broadening the audience for SFF and we support diversity in every aspect of our publishing. Authors published by Orbit include&nbsp;Sunday Times and international bestsellers Rachel Gillig, James S. A. Corey, N. K. Jemisin, Heather Fawcett, Brigitte Knightley, John Gwynne, Iain M. Banks, Robert Jordan, Fonda Lee and Jim Butcher – along with many other acclaimed, bestselling and award-winning writers. Orbit also recently launched its new Run For It list, dedicated to publishing the best voices in horror.Little, Brown's identity is personified by our innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across our thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.&nbsp;What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated Commissioning Editor or Senior Commissioning Editor (dependent on level of experience) to join the Orbit editorial team.&nbsp;<ul><li>Publishing around 14 to 18 books a year on the Orbit and Run For It lists, across a broad range of SFF with a particular focus on fantasy, romantasy, cosy fantasy and horror.</li><li>Acquiring, editing and shepherding novels through the entire publication process</li><li>Collaborating closely with our sales, marketing and publicity teams to ensure we are publishing the highest potential authors in the most commercial way&nbsp;</li></ul>What we are looking for<ul><li>Experience in an editorial commissioning role, a brilliant commercial eye and a strong proven track record in acquiring and publishing SFF titles profitably</li><li>A great knowledge of the SFF and horror market, as well as good awareness of the special edition market</li><li>Superb communication and author care skills</li><li>Excellent structural editing, copywriting and proofreading skills</li><li>A great eye for fantastic cover design and knowledge of what makes a strong commercial package</li><li>A proactive, quality-orientated and consumer-focussed outlook</li><li>A can-do attitude, a creative approach to problem-solving and an aptitude to work well as part of a large team</li><li>Fantastic administrative and organisational skills, and great computer literacy (Microsoft Office, able to pick up new digital skills as required)</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend your interview, please let us know.The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;We welcome and encourage applications from candidates who are under-represented in the creative industries.&nbsp;&nbsp;Please make sure that you state in your application that you found this role via Creative Access.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Carmelite House

Hachette UK

Commissioning editor/senior commissioning editor, Orbit

Closing date for applications: 1 February 2026Salary: £30,500 - £42,000 dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits)Location: The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week&nbsp;This is an exciting opportunity to publish commercial fiction at one of the most successful and dynamic digital publishers in the world.Find us brilliant new authors, publish great books, collaborate with a talented team and learn all there is to know about creating digital bestsellers. We’re looking for someone who&nbsp;makes a habit of improving the way things are done,&nbsp;and who enjoys combining&nbsp;smart data and creativity.Bookouture is the UK’s fastest growing digital publisher and part of Hachette UK. We are only thirteen years old but we have grown rapidly every year and have now sold more than 90 million books to readers worldwide. We were among the first publishers to harness the power of data, and we believe we remain the best at it. We have all the advantages of being part of a big five publisher with the mindset and entrepreneurial drive of a start-up. If you love commercial fiction, want to get brilliant books in the hands of readers around the world, and are excited about digital publishing and the chance to create and grow your own list, we want to hear from you.&nbsp;What you'll be doingWe have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated commissioning editor to join our editorial team. You will be publishing around 17–21 books a year, across a range of commercial fiction genres such as crime and thriller, romance women’s fiction, and historical. You will be acquiring, editing and publishing with a high level of autonomy and ensuring we are publishing the highest potential authors in the most commercial way, with an eye on the global market, excellent author care, and strong editing, packaging and copywriting skills.At Bookouture, editors have great freedom to acquire autonomously, and we can go direct to designers with a creative vision. We have access to daily sales and pre-order numbers at the click of a button. We can change covers, copy and titles overnight – and see the impact the next day. We build strong and trusting relationships with our authors, collaborating with them to ensure readers love what we publish together. Our books are published across the world, and we are as focussed on the US as the UK.&nbsp;Who we are looking for<ul><li>You will have a strong sense of what commercial fiction readers want, know a great story when you see one, and be able to guide authors to the strongest hooks.</li><li>You will be a creative copywriter, a meticulous editor, and excellent with authors.</li><li>You will have an eye for a brilliant cover design and know what makes a strong commercial package across the US and UK.</li><li>You will use data to inform your work, and love using your analytical brain to understand what’s working and what could be done better.</li><li>You will have a can-do attitude and a creative approach to problem-solving.</li><li>You will be a strong communicator, capable of building good relationships and unafraid of having challenging conversations when needed.</li><li>You will have a relentless focus on results, and on getting our books to the broadest possible readership. You will be agile and reactive, thriving on change and taking risks.</li><li>You will be invested in diversifying our business, making our books as diverse as the range of readers we aim to reach.</li><li>You might have an editorial background and be looking for a new commissioning role, but this is not essential if you can demonstrate that you have a deep understanding of the fiction we publish and all the skills we’re looking for.</li></ul>&nbsp;What we offerBookouture is a dynamic working environment, where your ideas will be heard and where you will have the capacity to change things, take risks and do things differently. We are a fun and sociable workplace where there is always lots going on. You will be part of a fast-growing company, with the opportunities for career progression that offers.Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<ul><li>28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)</li><li>Private medical insurance</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Generous pension schemes</li><li>Rent deposit loans</li><li>2 community days per year</li><li>Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)</li><li>Retail discounts through Hachette rewards</li><li>Cycle to Work scheme</li><li>Eye care vouchers</li><li>Wide-ranging training library</li><li>Development programmes (including mentoring)</li><li>Up to 70% off book purchases</li><li>A charity bookshelf</li><li>12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including&nbsp;AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing&nbsp;and religious networks</li><li>Season ticket loans</li><li>And much more!</li></ul>&nbsp;Our commitmentThe Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.booktradeentrysupport.org/" target="_blank">www.booktradeentrysupport.org</a>&nbsp;Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Commissioning editor

Closing date for applications: 26th January 2026Salary: £25,000 - £27,000Contract: Permanent, four days per weekLocation: UK-based hybrid working with minimum number of days per month in the London office to be agreed on contract&nbsp;Create and curate engaging website content for one of the world’s most prestigious literary prizes, celebrating the Booker Prize's books and rich history.The Booker Prize Foundation is looking for a digital content executive to be responsible for producing, publishing and updating a wide range of content to our website. This content will cover practical information and features about our latest prizes (the Booker Prize, International Booker Prize and Children’s Booker Prize), as well as features and page updates relating to the hundreds of books that have been nominated for our prizes since 1969.&nbsp;&nbsp;The digital content executive will work closely with and report to the director of content and the deputy head of editorial. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, updating, repurposing and improving our substantial catalogue of existing evergreen digital content, from archival information to in-depth long reads, reading guides, reading lists, competitions and quizzes.They will also play an integral role in the creation of engaging new website content, taking a hands-on responsibility for producing and launching this content for maximum impact and reach. They will be involved in the entire publishing process, from ideation to execution, including writing articles, briefing designers and building pages in the CMS. This role requires an individual with a thorough understanding of best practice in digital content as well as how to nurture and represent a high-profile and respected cultural brand.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Responsibilities<ul><li>Report to the director of content, publishing engaging website content, from practical information to original features</li><li>Assist the director of content and deputy head of editorial in updating and improving existing evergreen website content</li><li>Assist the director of content and deputy head of editorial in creating new website content, including writing copy and briefing designers</li><li>Take delivery of material, editing copy as required and building pages in the CMS to the highest standard</li><li>Work closely with editorial colleagues to identify and prioritise content around our current and previous prizes, to ensure they reach the widest possible international audience</li><li>Work with editorial colleagues to improve existing content and generate new ideas, including for content that supports and champions our charitable mission and values</li><li>Maintain the Booker Prizes’ digital image library within the CMS, uploading and labelling images</li><li>Ensure all digital activity is on brand and consistent, and adheres to the organisation’s style guide</li></ul>&nbsp;Knowledge, skills &amp; experienceThe successful candidate will:<ul><li>Have demonstrable experience as either a digital content producer, editor, writer, or all three, ideally in a journalism, book publishing or cultural institution environment</li><li>Have experience of using CMS systems</li><li>Have excellent written and verbal communication skills</li><li>Be organised and reliable with excellent attention to detail, and will be able to work calmly under pressure, especially when working to tight deadlines</li><li>Be a self-starter who can work on their own initiative as well as collaboratively within a team, and with third parties or external individuals/companies</li><li>Be able to prioritise and handle multiple simultaneous tasks</li><li>Have a good knowledge of the Booker Prizes and a passion for contemporary fiction</li><li>Experience with SEO best practice, image editing software (e.g. Photoshop), and other digital tools (e.g. Jotform, Mailchimp and quiz-making tools) is a bonus&nbsp;&nbsp;</li></ul>&nbsp;How to apply&nbsp;Please send a covering letter of no more than two pages outlining your suitability for the role and a CV by 12pm Monday, 26 January 2026 via the 'Apply' button. In your covering letter, please explain why you are interested in the role and how your experience and skills match what we are looking for. Candidates will be invited to interview in the weeks commencing 2 or 9 February 2026.&nbsp;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.

Booker Prize Foundation

Digital content executive

3 Editorial / Writing / Storytelling Permanent position Opportunities