At a Glance
- Tasks: Draft and negotiate contracts for exciting publishing projects across various divisions.
- Company: Join the dynamic team at Simon & Schuster UK, a leader in the publishing industry.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £38,000 with opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace committed to equal opportunity and diversity.
- Why this job: Be part of a growing team and make a real impact in the publishing world.
- Qualifications: Experience in UK publishing contracts and strong negotiation skills required.
The predicted salary is between 38000 - 38000 £ per year.
Salary: Starting £38,000
Application deadline: Friday, 24 July 2026 at 23:59
Simon & Schuster UK is looking for an experienced publishing Contracts Manager to competently handle the drafting and negotiation of a wide range of paperwork. We are hiring due to an increased volume of work in Simon & Schuster UK’s growing Contracts team, with exciting new projects happening both within the team and across the company.
You will work across the Adult and Children’s publishing divisions and provide contractual advice across the business. You will negotiate and draft a wide range of agreements with authors, agents, publishers, and other third parties for the acquisition of rights across key territories as well as being a confident advisor, working to support Editorial teams to negotiate terms and answer contractual queries. Working collaboratively with the Contracts team, you will oversee workflow and maintain high-quality standards throughout the full lifecycle of publishing contracts.
You will be commercially minded and have existing knowledge of Contracts within the UK publishing sector together with a solid understanding of current publishing practices. You will be highly organised, a competent negotiator and have excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills are essential for building and maintaining effective working relationships with your stakeholders. Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy are essential for the success in this role.
Please apply with your CV and cover letter. Unfortunately, Simon & Schuster UK cannot accept applications from candidates without a legal right to work in the UK or who require visa sponsorship. Right to work checks are carried out on candidates who make it to offer stage.
Simon & Schuster UK is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, colour, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, creed, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, disability, gender identity and gender expression. At Simon & Schuster UK, the spirit of inclusion feeds into everything that we do, we believe that opportunity, access, resources and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all.
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Simon & Schuster UK is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration thrive. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees enjoy a supportive culture that fosters professional growth and development, particularly in the exciting realm of publishing contracts. Located in the heart of the UK publishing industry, this role provides unique opportunities to engage with both Adult and Children’s divisions, making a meaningful impact on the literary landscape.
