HarperCollins Publishers UK
HarperCollins Publishers UK
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
eCommerceMediaRetail
HarperCollins Publishers UK is a UK-based media and retail business that publishes, markets, and sells books directly to readers. Its catalogue spans fiction, non-fiction, children’s, and young adult titles, with the company’s online platform combining publisher content and e-commerce. Visitors can explore authors and series, discover special editions and curated recommendations, purchase books, and find information about careers and customer support.

Senior Non-Fiction Editor - HarperCollins UK, London Hybrid

Lead commercial non-fiction publishing for HarperCollins UK’s Thorsons, Lifestyle, Gift & IP team. Manage authors, editorial projects, budgets and publication across print, digital and audio formats.

Description

  • Support the Thorsons, Lifestyle, Gift & IP commissioning team from manuscript acquisition through finished books
  • Protect editorial quality, accuracy and integrity while delivering projects on schedule and within budget
  • Handle structural editing, copy-editing oversight, proof checking, copywriting and design briefs across assigned projects
  • Manage budgets, schedules and critical paths
  • Develop relationships with authors, agents and freelance editors, indexers and photographers
  • Create cover briefs, write cover copy and information sheets, and check proofs
  • Write and review sales and marketing materials, including catalogues and presenter documents
  • Keep editorial listings accurate, including TIs, BIC, acquisitions and P&Ls
  • Research and develop pitch presentations for new business opportunities with designers
  • Track publishing trends and wider market developments
  • Manage an author list and guide titles through publication in physical, digital and audio formats
  • Build confidence in project management, contribute book proposals and commission two to three Cookery and Lifestyle titles each year

Requirements

  • Demonstrated editorial experience with commercial non-fiction, including black-and-white and illustrated books
  • Strong copy-editing and proofreading capabilities
  • Sharp attention to detail and strong visual judgement
  • Highly organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage varied workloads
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including catalogue and cover copywriting experience
  • Financially aware and confident managing budgets and controlling costs
  • Proactive and self-directed, with the initiative to complete projects independently
  • Able to stay composed and focused under pressure
  • Collaborative team member who can also work independently
  • Enthusiasm for innovative publishing, meaningful content and well-produced books
  • Active interest in industry trends, talent, social media and digital developments
  • Excellent command of English
  • Customer-focused approach with a strong commitment to author care
  • Advanced MS Word skills
  • Intermediate Excel and Outlook knowledge
  • Genuine interest in cookery and lifestyle; illustrated cookery publishing experience is advantageous
  • Strong knowledge of the lifestyle, cookery and gift markets
  • Proven experience taking books from initial manuscript through copy-editing and proofreading to final PDF

Benefits

  • Hybrid working arrangement requiring three days per week in the London office
  • Recruitment contact available for role-related questions

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