Overview

Join to apply for the Senior Editor (9 month FTC) role at Hachette Learning Professional Development.

Closing date: Wednesday, 15th October 2025. Location: London or Sheffield. This is a part-time fixed-term role, 28 hours per week. Salary: £33,000-£37,000 pro-rata, dependent on experience and location (+bonus +benefits). Start: parental leave contract starting in January 2026.

What you’ll be doing

You will be the editorial lead on a range of picture book titles, working collaboratively with authors, illustrators and agents to create the best possible books on an award-winning and bestselling list. Responsibilities include:

• Read and review picture book submissions
• Negotiate contracts
• Champion titles at meetings
• Liaise closely with design colleagues at every stage
• Deliver books on time and on budget
• Work with the Editorial Director of Picture Books and report to them
• Bring ideas and a collaborative, organised and imaginative approach

This is a part-time position, and you will work 28 hours per week.

Who we are looking for

• Experienced acquirer and editor of picture books
• Excellent project management and editorial skills
• Good understanding of the design and illustration process
• Knowledge of the children’s market
• Highly organised, passionate about books for young readers, and a team player

What we offer

• 28 annual leave days per year, increasing with service (up to 30 days after 5 years, plus bank holidays)
• Generous pension schemes
• Rent deposit loans
• 2 community days per year
• Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during summer)
• Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Eye care vouchers
• Wide-ranging training library
• Development programmes (including mentoring)
• Up to 70% off book purchases
• A charity bookshelf
• 12 staff-led employee networks
• Season ticket loans
• And much more

Role can be based at London or Sheffield with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week.

Our commitment

We employ people on the basis of their abilities and aim to attract and develop talent from a broad, representative range of backgrounds. If shortlisted and you need adjustments for interview, please let us know. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to those who may struggle to attend interviews or undertake junior roles.

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Note: This description contains general information and is not a guaranteed job offer or contract.

Notes

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Part-time Fixed-term
• Job function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
• Industries: Education

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