Maternity cover – 12 month fixed term contract
Faber is a leading independent literary publisher, committed to the world’s most dynamic and significant voices. The list spans Nobel laureates, bestselling fiction, award-winning non-fiction, poetry, film, music and drama. We publish a diverse range of authors including Anna Burns, Eliza Clarke, Rachel Cusk, Marina Hyde, Kazuo Ishiguro, Claire Keegan, John Lanchester and Max Porter, Katherine Rundell and Gary Younge and have an unrivalled archival backlist featuring T. S. Eliot, William Golding, Seamus Heaney, Sylvia Plath and P.D. James.
We are looking for a talented editor to join our non-fiction team to cover a maternity leave for a 12 month fixed term contract.
What you will be doing…
As Editor you’ll be responsible for structural and line edits of non-fiction (including history, memoir and gift books). The role also includes drafting jackets, ATI and catalogue copy as well as liaising with authors, Production, Pre-Press and Design to ensure books are delivered on time. You’ll work collaboratively with publicity, marketing and sales teams on campaign plans, positioning and championing authors and titles in and out of house. You will read and report on submissions and contribute to commissioning meetings. There is the potential to acquire repeat authors.
Who we’re looking for…
Applicants must have editorial experience at Assistant Editor level or above. We are looking for someone who loves working with authors to create the very best books. It is essential that you can show editorial sensitivity and flair as well as a meticulous eye. Excellent communication, organisation, time management and problem-solving skills are essential. You need to be passionate about non-fiction.
This maternity cover role will report to the Associate Publisher. Ideally beginning in January 2027 at the latest, it will be a full-time position for a fixed term of approximately 12 months on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days in our central London office.
The closing date for applications is 15 th October 2026.
Faber has a staff of just over 140, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Hallow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.
Our benefits include:
- – Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles
- – Minimum of 28 days’ holiday per year
- – Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice
- – Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app
- – Season-ticket loans
- – Subsidised eye tests
- – Life assurance and income protection insurance
- – Access to online GP and advisory services
We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.
Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice and our Data Protection Policy . Please read our Data Protection Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy before submitting your application.
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