Publisher in London Area

Job description

We’re recruiting for a 12-month parental leave cover in a Publisher role with one of the leading publishers in the Humanities and Social Sciences. This position focuses on a fast-growing portfolio of digital products, with responsibilities spanning content acquisition and innovative product development within these subject areas.

Role details:

Salary: £44,000 - £53,000

12 month FTC / full time

Location: London (2 set days in the office per week)

Benefits and perks: 25 days of holiday + Christmas office closure + 2 wellness days; Staff discounts on books, counseling scheme and EAP advice, and much more!

What You’ll Be Doing:

As Publisher, you’ll lead the strategic growth of digital products in the Humanities and Social Sciences, forging new partnerships and overseeing the full product lifecycle. You’ll work closely with subject editors, licensors, and cross-functional teams to bring innovative ideas to market.

Key responsibilities include:

·Shaping digital list strategy, from long-term planning to individual business cases

·Driving product performance and leading initiatives to boost engagement and impact

·Developing new products in collaboration with editors, including P&L creation and concept development

·Pitching partnership opportunities to IP holders, negotiating contracts, and nurturing external relationships

·Overseeing editorial budgets and profitability across platforms as project director

·Line management of one team member

Are you the right candidate?

We are looking for a commercially driven and imaginative candidate with the ability to conceive and deliver large-scale, high-impact projects that elevate the publisher's profile. You should have solid experience in academic publishing (preferably digital and partnership-based) with a proven record of advancing major products and meeting ambitious targets. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills, along with a collaborative mindset and understanding of editorial value, are essential.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

London Area

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

19-09-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English