Editorial Team Leader for Children's Books

2 weeks ago

London, Greater London, United Kingdom The Quarto Group Full time

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced Editorial Director to lead our children's publishing program at Quarto, a leading publisher of innovative and award-winning books for children aged 0-8. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a team of commissioning editors and designers, managing key stakeholder relationships, and driving the growth and strategy of our Happy Yak imprint.

Key Responsibilities:

  • In collaboration with the Creative Director, lead the publishing program for Happy Yak, ensuring the brand identity is maintained and market gaps are addressed.
  • Commission and acquire new titles for the list, presenting them at weekly publishing meetings.
  • Take joint responsibility with the Creative Director for achieving the budget set by the Finance Team/CEO for the given year.
  • Manage key stakeholder relationships, including authors and brand partners.
  • Keep abreast of trends in publishing and the wider world, ensuring our publishing program meets consumer demands.
  • Approve co-edition deals, sign off royalty statements, advise on inventory, and manage day-to-day queries from in-house departments and third-party collaborators.
  • Work closely with the Creative Director on imprint growth and strategy.
  • Carry out quarterly and annual line reviews with direct reports, establishing goals and plans for achievement.

About You:

The ideal candidate will have experience working at Editorial Director level across various children's formats. Understanding of early years development and pre-school publishing, as well as strong commercial insight and awareness of current market trends, is essential.

You will be able to demonstrate your ability to:

  • Coordinate, support, and motivate an editorial team.
  • Enhance a publishing program creatively and commercially.
  • Focus on details while seeing the bigger picture.
  • Take responsibility and deliver results.
  • Manage tight deadlines and juggle multiple urgent tasks.
  • Negotiate with and provide guidance to authors, designers, and illustrators.
  • Create and oversee budgets and schedules.

What We Offer:

  • A supportive, open environment with development opportunities.
  • 25 days paid holiday per year (increasing up to 30 days), plus bank holidays.
  • Cultural appreciation day.
  • Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Staff discounts on selected shops, retailers, and restaurants.
  • Health Cash Plan.
  • Pension.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Summer hours.
  • Active social and diversity committees.

Salary: £45,500 per year, negotiable based on experience.

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