Senior Editor, Fiction

• Publish existing titles: Manage and support our existing fiction lists to ensure ongoing commercial success across global markets
• Develop new IP: Create and develop innovative new IP that responds quickly to current trends across middle-grade and young adult (YA) publishing
• Build the list: Identify and acquire new books for publication, working closely with authors, agents and external partners to grow our middle-grade and YA list
• Review submissions: Read, evaluate and report on incoming manuscript submissions
• End-to-end title management: Oversee all of your assigned books from acquisition through to publication and beyond. This includes pitching, writing Title Information (TI) sheets, briefing covers, drafting copy, managing databases and tracking sales reports
• Manage editorial stages: Edit your assigned titles at every single stage of production, from the initial structural layout down to the detailed line edit
• Monitor market trends: Research and track industry trends to help inform our future book acquisitions and overall publishing strategies
• Finalize contract terms: Draft, negotiate and complete contract terms for new book acquisitions
• Cross-functional teamwork: Partner closely with design, production, sales, rights and communications teams to successfully launch and promote our books

• Children's and YA expertise: Significant experience working within the publishing industry, and a genuine passion for children's and YA literature, particularly for MCB and First Ink's lists
• Commercial trend spotting: A commercially minded approach with a proven ability to identify, track and react to market trends
• Advanced editing skills: Proven experience completing structural edits, developmental edits and line edits to a high standard, alongside experience adapting or editing US-originated books
• Project management oversight: The ability to plan, track and manage complex publishing projects effectively from start to finish, and a proven ability to organize, prioritize and manage your workload to meet tight deadlines while maintaining attention to detail
• Clear communication style: Effective spoken and written communication skills, with the ability to share information reliably and professionally
• Publishing network connections: Established professional relationships with literary agents and a wide network within the broader publishing community
• Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve
• Community: A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment
• Curiosity: A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives
• Integrity: A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes

Software/tools: Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Google Workspace and Biblio

• 28 days' annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
• Generous pension scheme
• Discounted private medical insurance or health cash plan
• Group income protection scheme
• Enhanced family pay and leave
• Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
• 2 volunteer days per year
• 75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)
• Season ticket loan/advance
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounts on shopping and gym memberships
• Christmas club savings
• Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch