Editorial Director

Overview

Little, Brown's identity is personified by our innovative, dynamic and free-thinking people. Across our thirteen imprints, you won't find a wider range of titles anywhere in UK publishing. We pride ourselves on quality and diversity. A repeat recipient of the Publisher of the Year award, we're one of the most successful and dynamic publishers in the UK.

Little, Brown is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.

About Robinson

Robinson is a Little, Brown imprint in three distinct parts: dynamic narrative non-fiction; market-leading Robinson Psychology; and practical How To and cookery. We publish books with a ‘Do, Think, Feel’ ethos. Our authors are million-copy bestsellers, specialists and academics, change-makers, storytellers and influencers.

We publish books that illuminate extraordinary life stories, lead cultural conversations, open doors to big subjects and entertain along the way. From fresh perspectives in pop culture, science and nature to powerful memoir and talking-point ideas, we’re the home of non-fiction with heart and agenda. We are the publisher of Sunday Times No. 1 bestselling author Rachaele Hambleton, the critically acclaimed Stone Lands by Fiona Robertson, Pride of Britain award-winning and MBE-honoured campaigners Three Dads Walking and the film inspiration One Life:
The True Story of Sir Nicholas Winton.

Robinson’s How To list offers practical, inspiring, bestselling guides to just about anything that anyone might want to do: from writing a wedding speech to learning to read music; from training your dog to managing your money. We publish books on everything from cookery, gardening, health and parenting to creative writing, property investment and do-it-yourself legal guides. Each book is written by an expert you can trust, to inspire as well as instruct.

Recent stand-out titles include How to Raise the Perfect Dog by Adam Spivey and Cory Althoff’s The Self-taught Programmer. Cookery titles published include Cook This Book by Molly Baz, The Seasonal Baker by Michelle Evans-Fecci, The Green Batch Cook Book by Sam Gates; specialist medicinal cookery titles such as Donna Crous’s A Healthier Family for Life; and cooking appliance recipes books The Everyday Family Air Fryer Cookbook and Comfort Food From Your Slow Cooker.

What you'll be doing

Do you want to be part of a team that publishes some of the most exciting and wide-ranging nonfiction in the UK?

We are looking for a dynamic and energetic editorial director, who will be the driving force behind the Robinson list, shaping its publishing and strategy.

Self-motivating yet a team player, the ideal candidate will be highly creative, proactive, solution-driven as well as an excellent communicator. An original, open-minded and highly commercial mindset is an absolute must.

Previous editorial experience is not essential, though the skillset necessary to originate books and run a varied list should be demonstrated in the covering letter.

You will report to the publisher of Constable and Robinson Nonfiction.

There may also be an opportunity to commission for Constable Nonfiction.

• Report to the Robinson Non-fiction Publisher, the successful candidate will be a key member of the team and responsible for the overall smooth running of the Robinson list.
• Set the publishing strategy for Robinson and engender a long-term vision that will inform the acquisition of new titles.
• Acquire and publish a set number of titles annually across a wide range of nonfiction genres.
• Develop original ideas, which can be published commercially.
• Form and maintain strong relationships with agents and authors.
• Exhibit sound commercial judgment through the identification of new trends and opportunities in the market.
• Manage the publishing process, from commissioning and editing through to scheduling and publication.
• Close attention to detail, both editorially and financially, especially in writing first-rate copy.
• Manage the imprint’s day-to-day…