Assistant Editor, Dean

3 weeks ago

London, United Kingdom Be Applied Ltd Full time

The Dean list includes special, direct and value market sales in the UK, export and international markets for all elements of the Farshore catalogue including Brands, Fiction and Picture Book and Non-fiction. Predominantly reusing the backlist to create new and exciting products, the Assistant Editor will bring knowledge of publishing processes as well as editorial experience and creative excellence to the role. They will have input into the creation and project management of Dean titles and in addition, working closely with the frontlist Brands team, they will manage a range of new books, for example working on Paw Patrol, Barbie, Pokemon and Beano titles. They will develop new skills as necessary to grow within the role and be responsible for all aspects of the creative process. Key tasks and accountabilities:

Oversee frontlist and Dean titles from the Fiction, Picture Book and Brands teams from inception through to print, ensuring high editorial standards.

Commission original content for frontlist and Dean titles and manage freelancers where appropriate, with support from the senior team.

Deliver both Dean and frontlist projects on time and on budget, following relevant processes, inc. sign-off for Dean, and in collaboration with sales, design and production.

Where relevant develop and maintain good relationships with the IP holders, representing Farshore with professionalism, understanding and creative excellence.

In liaison with the Dean designer, regularly update the Dean catalogue of available products for Sales’ use.

Maintenance of Dean records eg Confirmed Deal Tracker.

Where relevant work closely with the frontlist Publishers and creative team to develop ideas for publishing, assisting with pitches and key stakeholder meetings/presentations as required.

Where appropriate create and update market leading metadata and AIS to enable your titles to successfully reach our consumers.

Ensure all the relevant HC systems and processes are used and understood to meet the wider business goals.

In due course, to become brand lead for Dean and/or frontlist on a specific brand (TBC), being in-house point of contact, building a relationship with the Licensor and advising on creative process for that brand.

Work in collaboration with wider Dean and frontlist teams to ensure that all titles represent a broad and inclusive audience of readers wherever possible and in line with brand owner guidelines and Farshore values.

You will successfully manage a small range of frontlist titles with support from senior editors, expanding your editorial skills and experience, whilst continuing to develop and organise Dean editorial projects and navigating the HCsystems and processes.

Experience required:

Editorial experience in a similar role, relating to both frontlist and re-use publishing

Experience and/or understanding of licensing

Knowledge and experience working on titles for children

Skills required:

Strong time management and troubleshooting skills

Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Effective stakeholder relationship/approvals management

Active interest in licensing and industry-related trends

Commercial awareness and understanding

Adaptability to new systems

Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)

28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days)

Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave

Private healthcare cover and life assurance

Summer Hours

Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal

Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme

Relocation Rent Support Loan

Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work

Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes

Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers

Onsite physiotherapy (London only)

Charitable donation matching and2 volunteering days

Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)

With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire

Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books

Subsidised canteen and retail discounts

Onsite prayer room

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.

Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.

#J-18808-Ljbffr

  • Assistant Editor, Dean

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Be Applied Ltd Full time

    The Dean list includes special, direct and value market sales in the UK, export and international markets for all elements of the Farshore catalogue including Brands, Fiction and Picture Book and Non-fiction. Predominantly reusing the backlist to create new and exciting products, the Assistant Editor will bring knowledge of publishing processes as well as...

  • Assistant Editor, Dean

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Be Applied Ltd Full time

    The Dean list includes special, direct and value market sales in the UK, export and international markets for all elements of the Farshore catalogue including Brands, Fiction and Picture Book and Non-fiction. Predominantly reusing the backlist to create new and exciting products, the Assistant Editor will bring knowledge of publishing processes as well as...

  • Assistant Editor/editor

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom hachette Full time

    What you'll be doingBased at Carmelite House in Blackfriars, London, the Assistant Editor will be focused on supporting senior editorial staff on a range of authors and illustrators, with some scope for handling projects independently. The role will have a broad remit across titles for ages five to young adult, including both illustrated and non-illustrated...

  • Personal Assistant to The Dean

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART Full time

    Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world's largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world's number one art and design university for a remarkable ten consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject the...

  • Personal Assistant to The Dean

    1 month ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom ROYAL COLLEGE OF ART Full time

    Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world's largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world's number one art and design university for a remarkable ten consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject the...

  • Personal Assistant to the Dean

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Southwark Cathedral Full time

    Job Title: Personal Assistant to the Dean Reports to: Dean of Southwark Key Relationships: Dean of Southwark, Cathedral Clergy, COO, Chapter Members, Chapter Committee Members, Senior Management Team Start date: Immediate Salary: £18,600 per annum (£31,000 FTE) Hours of work: 21 hours per week (excluding lunch breaks). Some flexibility will be...

  • Assistant Editor

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom hachette Full time

    What you’ll be doing An exciting opportunity has arisen for an extremely well organised and confident Assistant Editor to join the Hachette Children’s Colour Non-fiction and Licensing book team in a full-time position. Reporting to the Publishing Director, you’ll provide administrative and editorial assistance to the Colour Non-fiction and Licensing...

  • Personal Assistant to The Dean

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Royal College of Art Full time

    Founded in 1837, the Royal College of Art is the world’s largest community of postgraduate art and design students. It is also the oldest art and design university in continuous operation and has been ranked as the world‘s number one art and design university for a remarkable ten consecutive years, according to the QS World University Rankings by Subject...

  • Senior Editorial Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Be Applied Ltd Full time

    The Dean list includes special, direct and value market sales in the UK, export and international markets for all elements of the Farshore catalogue including Brands, Fiction and Picture Book and Non-fiction. Predominantly reusing the backlist to create new and exciting products, the Assistant Editor will bring knowledge of publishing processes as well as...

  • Senior Editorial Assistant

    4 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Be Applied Ltd Full time

    The Dean list includes special, direct and value market sales in the UK, export and international markets for all elements of the Farshore catalogue including Brands, Fiction and Picture Book and Non-fiction. Predominantly reusing the backlist to create new and exciting products, the Assistant Editor will bring knowledge of publishing processes as well as...

  • Assistant Editor

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom Royal United Services Institute Full time

    Reports to: Director Publications Department: Publications Salary Range: £31,500 -£35,000 based on skills and experience. Location: London Office (Hybrid) Contract: Permanent, Full Time or 0.8 FTE **About RUSI** The Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) is the worlds oldest, and the UKs leading independent think tank engaged in cutting edge research...

  • Senior Editorial Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom Be Applied Ltd Full time

    The Dean list includes special, direct and value market sales in the UK, export and international markets for all elements of the Farshore catalogue including Brands, Fiction and Picture Book and Non-fiction. Predominantly reusing the backlist to create new and exciting products, the Assistant Editor will bring knowledge of publishing processes as well as...

  • Assistant Editor

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Acumen Media Full time

    **WHO ARE WE?** We are **ACUMEN MEDIA!** An international video content creator and publisher working together with our well-known global clients creating a platform for them to tell their story! Our aim is to provide reputable brands with a voice and a platform to share their vision with the world, while specialising in events and producing outstanding,...

  • Assistant Dean of Admissions

    1 month ago

    Hillingdon, Greater London, United Kingdom ACS International Schools Full time

    ACS International Schools are recruiting an Assistant Dean of Admissions to join the Admissions team at ACS Hillingdon. As a key member of the admission team, we would use your drive, resourcefulness, proactivity, and experience to enrol applicants from Pre-K to Grade 12. You will manage and develop excellent customer relationships together with the Dean...

  • Assistant Dean of Admissions

    1 month ago

    Hillingdon, Greater London, United Kingdom ACS International Schools Full time

    ACS International Schools are recruiting an Assistant Dean of Admissions to join the Admissions team at ACS Hillingdon. As a key member of the admission team, we would use your drive, resourcefulness, proactivity, and experience to enrol applicants from Pre-K to Grade 12. You will manage and develop excellent customer relationships together with the Dean...

  • Assistant Digital Editor

    2 weeks ago

    London, United Kingdom Taylor and Francis Full time

    **Company Description** Assistant Editor** (Digital Hubs)** 2 Albert Pl, London N3 1QB, UK Full-time **Company Description** Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member...

  • Personal Assistant to the Dean of Southwark

    3 weeks ago

    London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Church of England Full time

    Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare's Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive...

  • Personal Assistant to the Dean of Southwark

    1 month ago

    London, United Kingdom The Church of England Full time

    Southwark Cathedral has been a place of Christian worship for over 1400 years. Now it stands on the vibrant and exciting regenerated south bank of the Thames surrounded by cultural venues such as Tate Modern, Shakespeare’s Globe and Borough Market, the offices of major companies as well as schools and diverse residential communities. It is an inclusive...

  • Assistant Digital Editor

    1 week ago

    London, United Kingdom Taylor and Francis Full time

    **Company Description** Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer...

  • Assistant Dean of Admissions

    3 weeks ago

    Hillingdon, Greater London, United Kingdom ACS International Schools Full time

    Job Description ACS International Schools are recruiting an Assistant Dean of Admissions to join the Admissions team at ACS Hillingdon. As a key member of the admission team, we would use your drive, resourcefulness, proactivity, and experience to enrol applicants from Pre-K to Grade 12. You will manage and develop excellent customer relationships...