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Closing date for applications: 8th January 2026Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience&nbsp;Reporting to:&nbsp;Executive publisherLocation:&nbsp;5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;Working pattern:&nbsp;Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home&nbsp;Department:&nbsp;EditorialImprints: Piccadilly Press, Ink Road and Hot Key Books Bring your passion for fiction to a leading children’s book publisher, working closely with editors, authors, and illustrators across every stage of publication.Bonnier Children’s Books is one of the leading children’s book publishers in the UK. For this role you will be working within the children’s fiction team, which comprises the Piccadilly Press, Ink Road and Hot Key imprints, publishing fiction for young readers through to YA and older readers. You will be spending your time on editorial tasks and project management, working both with the in house team and authors and illustrators to progress our books from inception to publication; also assisting the team with research, file management and administrative tasks. We are looking for candidates with existing experience in children’s fiction. Responsibilities<ul><li>Assisting commissioning editors with briefing and checking internal illustrations</li><li>Project managing the publication process through to finished copy stage, liaising with authors and designers as required</li><li>Managing the rolling reprint programme, including checking updates, reprint files,&nbsp;briefing design and creating new end matter as required</li><li>Assisting with proofreading and copyediting&nbsp;select titles</li><li>Assisting with managing freelance copyeditors and proofreaders</li><li>Project managing the acquisition of US files and ensuring all necessary changes are checked and made</li><li>Assisting the relevant commissioning&nbsp;editor with&nbsp;briefing typesetters and text designers</li><li>Creating e-pub files</li><li>Assisting with checking of rights and sales catalogues </li><li>Researching competitor titles and sales performance across the market, to support commissioning editors</li><li>Assisting the relevant commissioning editors in writing cover briefs, audio briefs, cover copy and advance information sheets for selected titles</li><li>Opportunity to read and consider submissions from the team for weekly editorial meeting</li><li>Dealing with general enquiries, and liaising with the relevant member of the team as necessary</li><li>Taking clear and concise minutes for weekly editorial meetings and monthly launch meetings</li><li>Assisting the team with maintaining and updating the publication schedules&nbsp; with title moves, metadata and content on Biblio</li><li>Assisting the team in preparing for regular meetings with the sales, marketing and publicity teams as required</li><li>Assisting commissioning editors in seeking endorsements for forthcoming titles as required and adding to Biblio</li><li>Assisting the editorial team with reversion requests</li><li>Liaising with the other teams as required, e.g. supplying prize shortlist&nbsp;and bookseller submissions to the publicity and sales teams</li><li>Assisting with book fair arrangements as required, inc book fair schedules</li></ul> Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Proven experience working on layouts for illustrated and non-illustrated children’s fiction and liaising with authors and designers, copyeditors and proofreaders</li><li>Proven experience managing a title from inception through to publication to a high standard</li><li>Proven experience working well with a range of in house teams</li><li>A proactive, diligent&nbsp; and enthusiastic person</li><li>A literate communicator - both verbally and in written correspondence</li><li>Able to effectively manage time and priorities, while working across multiple different projects</li><li>Works well under pressure</li><li>Well versed in essential Microsoft and/or Apple office packages. Knowledge of InDesign and Adobe programs essential</li><li>Experience of working with Biblio a distinct advantage</li><li>Demonstrates inclusivity and tolerance at all time</li><li>Previous editorial publishing experience is essential</li><li>Experience of working across a team and a variety of functions is essential</li></ul> Company benefits<ul><li>Private health insurance</li><li>Holiday purchase scheme</li><li>Contributory pension scheme</li><li>28 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Lively social committee hosting regular events</li><li>Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service</li><li>Company-funded&nbsp;gym&nbsp;membership for all trade staff</li><li>Comprehensive staff training&nbsp;and&nbsp;mentorship&nbsp;programmes</li><li>Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment</li><li>Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10th&nbsp;year at BBUK</li><li>Enhanced family leave - with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents</li><li>Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families</li><li>Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure</li><li>Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ</li><li>Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office</li></ul>If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward to hearing from you. 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.

LABS Victoria House

Igloo Books

Black & White Publishing

Bonnier Books UK (Head Office)

Bonnier Books UK

Assistant editor (12-month fixed-term contract)

Closing date for applications: 12th January 2026&nbsp;Salary: £25,855.00 - £29,116.00 p.a. depending on experienceContract: Full-time, permanent position, 37.5 hrs pw&nbsp; Are you organised, detail-driven, and looking for your next role in publishing? Join an independent academic publisher and help drive the operations behind a dynamic portfolio of journals while supporting authors and editors.Intellect is currently looking for a production editor to join our team. Intellect is an independent academic publisher for scholars and practitioners teaching and researching in the arts, media and creative industries. Best known for our work in the visual and performing arts, we provide publishing services in many subject areas, backed by almost 40 years of steady growth, and a reputation for excellence in design and production. Responsibilities<ul><li>Coordinate day to day editorial management of a portfolio of journals</li><li>Liaise with and provide support for our authors, editors and their contributors</li><li>Liaise with and monitor the work of our production stakeholders - copy editors, typesetters, printers and distributors to ensure a timely and efficient production process</li></ul>As part of a small team, there will be some other areas of work to which you may be asked to contribute. Training will be given on the job as required. Knowledge, skills &amp; experience<ul><li>Project management skills</li><li>Administrative skills (including a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Google Suite)</li><li>Proofreading skills</li><li>Interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with all stakeholders</li><li>Organisational skills: ability to organise and prioritise a varied workload, meeting deadlines and able to work on your own initiative</li><li>Attention to detail, resourceful and proactive</li><li>Degree-level education desired with a keen interest in the dissemination of research</li><li>Customer service skills</li><li>Data entry and data manipulation/interpretation skills</li></ul> BenefitsOur staff enjoy a very supportive working culture and job fulfilment, and we are committed to a healthy work/life balance. Benefits include:<ul><li>Flexible working</li><li>Generous annual leave, 25 days (inc Christmas and your birthday) plus bank holidays</li><li>Contributory pension</li><li>Childcare voucher scheme where applicable</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Interest-free company loan</li></ul> Additional informationThis is a full-time, permanent position, 37.5 hrs pw with a probationary period of six months. This position will be based in our office in Bristol, with flexible and hybrid working available. All interviews will be conducted at our Bristol office or remotely via Gmeet where applicable.To apply please upload a full CV and covering letter.(Please note that if you have not received a reply by 31 January 2026 then your application has not been successful on this occasion.) We value a diverse and inclusive workforce and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, genders, abilities and ethnicities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we’re happy to discuss how we can best support you. Please let us know your needs when you apply or reach out to Ria Baker on <a href="mailto:ria@intellectbooks.com" target="_blank">ria@intellectbooks.com</a>Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.

Intellect

Production editor (Journals)

Closing date for applications: 20th December 2025Salary: £38,000-45,000 per annum Step into this leadership role, shaping a publishing programme and overseeing the editorial process from manuscript to final copy.The managing editor will shape and manage the publishing programme to time and budget, from acquisition to launch, lead the team and collaborate with partners to harness the company's growth potential. Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage the full editorial workflow, from manuscript intake through final proof</li><li>Line edit, copyedit, or developmental edit select titles as needed</li><li>Maintain editorial style guides and ensure consistency across all publications</li><li>Ensure files are production-ready for print and digital formats</li><li>Oversee and mentor a mixed team of staff, freelancers and interns, managing workloads, training, and professional development</li><li>Coordinate schedules between editors, designers, authors, and production teams</li><li>Track deadlines, manage calendars, and monitor the status of multiple titles</li><li>Communicate clearly with authors and freelancers to keep projects aligned</li><li>Collaborate with the Aurora Metro Charity on arts and education projects.</li><li>Manage the overall day-to-day business, including operations, budgeting, freelance and vendor coordination, along with workflow optimisation</li><li>Oversee sales and marketing activities, including metadata creation, seasonal planning, and campaign execution</li><li>Work closely with marketing/publicity to create back-cover copy, press materials, and promotional content</li><li>Support acquisitions by evaluating manuscript submissions and pitches</li><li>Contribute to strategic planning and growth initiatives across the company</li></ul> 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.

Aurora Metro Books

Managing editor

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