Publisher, Fiction

Join to apply for the Publisher, Fiction role at Hodder excellent relationships with a wide range of agents and contacts; expert market knowledge and the ability to conceive strategy in this area; P people management experience; superb communication skills and an entrepreneurial and business development aptitude. We are looking for a proactive, experienced, highly organised and confident candidate who is ready to hit the ground running. You should be a real team player with meticulous attention to detail, a can‑do and enthusiastic attitude, and a genuine interest in your own learning and development in this role. As this is a busy and dynamic list, you will need to be a self‑starter with excellent communication skills, be able to manage your time effectively, prioritise and work well under pressure and across teams, and to work well as part of the Heads of Dept team. A demonstrable, clear and tangible passion and enthusiasm for commercial fiction in all its forms is crucial. What we offer 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years’ service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years’ (+ bank holidays) Private medical insurance 2 community days per year Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months) Retail discounts through Hachette rewards Cycle to Work scheme Wide‑range training library Development programmes (including mentoring) Up to 70% off book purchases A charity bookshelf 12 Staff‑led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks Season ticket loans And much more! The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in‑office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitment Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio‑economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend interview, please let us know. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org #J-18808-Ljbffr