Job Description
{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Commissioning Editor, Illustrated","description":"\nWho we are and what we do<\/h2>\nQuercus is a dynamic, award-winning publisher. Known as a hit-maker that regularly finds books that surprise and delight readers, from The Girl With the Dragon Tattoo<\/em> to Stories for Boys Who Dare to Be Different<\/em>, Beth O'Leary and Bill Bailey, we are international in our outlook and publish an exciting and diverse range of authors. Greenfinch is Quercus' newest non-fiction imprint, home to Sunday Times<\/em> bestsellers Financial Joy<\/em> and Rebel Bakes<\/em> and focused on developing commercial non-fiction book ideas and creating beautiful books that go on to sell successfully around the world. From established bestsellers to new voices, what draws Greenfinch's publishing together is the magic ‘quirk' in Quercus: independence, flair, warmth and creativity. <\/p>\nQuercus is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 12 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.<\/p>\nWhat you'll be doing<\/h2>\nYou'll be coming up with and developing book ideas that will fly in both English-language and foreign markets: commissioning authors, illustrators and designers. Subject areas might include lifestyle, wellness and self-improvement, nature and science, in full colour and sometimes in b\/w. You will keep close tabs on publishing, social media and market trends in order to spot smart commissioning opportunities. You will be responsible for your own book schedules including briefing and overseeing a team of out-of-house editors, designers and illustrators. You will be an enthusiastic champion of your books from conception through to publication and beyond - collaborating closely with marketing, publicity, sales and rights. This is an exciting, varied and highly creative role within a small, friendly team of five.<\/p>\nWho we are looking for<\/h2>\nReporting to the Publisher, the successful applicant will have a strong commercial sense, be bursting with non-fiction ideas and adept at finding authors, illustrators, designers and brands that will make each book truly stand out in the market. We are looking for books that may well hit a trend in the UK but will have a long life, selling in multiple languages around the world. The right candidate will have international awareness, as well as be a keen observer of trends within publishing and beyond. Experience of commissioning or editing illustrated books is preferred.<\/p>\nWhat we offer<\/h2>\nOur staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:<\/p>\n\n28 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>\nPrivate medical insurance<\/li>\nGenerous pension schemes<\/li>\nRent deposit loans<\/li>\n2 community days per year<\/li>\nSummer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)<\/li>\nRetail discounts through Hachette rewards<\/li>\nCycle to Work scheme<\/li>\nEye care vouchers<\/li>\nWide-ranging training library<\/li>\nDevelopment programmes (including mentoring)<\/li>\nUp to 70% off book purchases<\/li>\nA charity bookshelf<\/li>\n12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing <\/em>and religious networks<\/li>\nSeason ticket loans<\/li>\nAnd much more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nThis role can be based at our London office, or at our regional offices in Sheffield, Bristol, or Edinburgh, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.<\/p>\nOur commitment<\/h2>\nHachette 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.<\/p>\nIf you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.<\/p>\nThe 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.