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Senior Editor

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Pan Macmillan

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United Kingdom , London

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Employment contract

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Salary:

37000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

As Senior Editor, you will be a key driver for our custom publishing growth. You will take ownership of titles from initial concept to final files, ensuring every book meets our high standards for quality, budget, and scheduling. This role is ideal for a commercially minded editor who enjoys dynamic, customer-led publishing. You will create books that respond thoughtfully to market trends and specific retail opportunities in the UK and US.

Job Responsibility:

  • Oversee the editorial development and production of a diverse range of titles, ensuring they meet Kingfisher’s quality benchmarks
  • Partner with sales leads to identify and develop publishing opportunities that support our custom publishing strategy
  • Manage individual book budgets and P&Ls, ensuring titles remain viable and on track
  • Build and maintain supportive relationships with authors, illustrators, and external suppliers to ensure successful project outcomes
  • Use your knowledge of the US and UK markets to ensure our books meet current customer preferences and popular formats

Requirements:

  • Demonstrable experience in illustrated children’s information books and pre-school publishing, from commissioning through to final files
  • Comfort working with numbers, including an understanding of P&L and financial tracking for a publishing list
  • An exceptional eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards across content development, copy editing, and proofreading
  • A calm and methodical approach to managing multiple projects simultaneously while meeting key production deadlines
  • A deep and active knowledge of the contemporary children’s book market in both the UK and US
  • Strong numeracy skills and a clear understanding of P&L and financial management for a specific publishing list
  • A forward-thinking approach to publishing with an openness to exploring new tools and technologies, such as AI, to improve workflows and create more efficient processes
  • An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring that our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve
  • A collaborative approach to building a supportive and vibrant environment
  • A strong drive for learning and a readiness to embrace different perspectives
  • A foundation of openness and honesty, taking responsibility for actions and learning from mistakes

Nice to have:

  • Experience working with systems and tools such as MS Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, Google Workspace, Canva and Biblio
  • Familiarity with the specific requirements and production processes involved in creating novelty or toy books
What we offer:
  • 28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Discounted private medical insurance
  • 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, Tastecard+ and gym memberships
  • Christmas club savings
  • Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
April 01, 2026

Expiration:
April 07, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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