Chief Nonfiction Publisher, Smart Hub Lead

SilverShoots; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Penguin Random House UK’s Ebury Smart Hub seeks a Publishing Director and Head of Ebury Smart to shape a distinctive, commercially successful list. You will lead a creative team, drive acquisitions and steer high-profile voice-driven non-fiction projects with both artistic and market impact.

You’ll cultivate strong author relationships, manage talent, and partner with editorial, marketing and publicity to deliver campaigns that define the cultural moment. Hybrid UK role.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of commissioning ambitious non-fiction with strong author networks.
• Eye for standout talent and ideas, and ability to bring them on board.
• Strong editorial judgement and passion for voice-driven, ideas-led books.
• Ability to anticipate conversations and capture the cultural moment.

Responsibilities

• Set vision and strategy for Ebury Smart to publish a distinctive, commercially successful list.
• Inspire and lead a team with creativity, pace and inclusion.
• Lead acquisitions and sign exceptional authors and ideas with impact.
• Drive collaboration across editorial, marketing and publicity for campaigns.
• Represent Ebury Smart at the highest level and cultivate strong industry relationships.

Skills

Commissioning non-fiction

Author relationship management

Editorial judgement

Commercial and market sense

Job description

Penguin Random House UK’s Ebury Smart Hub seeks a Publishing Director and Head of Ebury Smart to shape a distinctive, commercially successful list. You will lead a creative team, drive acquisitions and steer high-profile voice-driven non-fiction projects with both artistic and market impact.

You’ll cultivate strong author relationships, manage talent, and partner with editorial, marketing and publicity to deliver campaigns that define the cultural moment. Hybrid UK role.