Publisher: Lead Triple-Imprint Fiction & Sci‑Fi Growth

Hachette UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 annual leave days

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Pension schemes

Rent deposit loans

1+ year staff networks

Summer hours

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Training library

Mentoring programs

Up to 70% off book purchases

Job summary

Hachette UK Limited is seeking a high‑calibre Publisher to head three imprints—Quercus Fiction, Arcadia and Renegade. You will lead a brilliant team, drive IP and digital strategies, and use your deep market insight to grow brand franchises and acquire bestsellers.

Based in London with a blend of in‑office and remote collaboration, you will manage P&L, mentor talent, and steer a dynamic publishing program across fiction genres, excluding crime.

Qualifications

• Experienced publisher with a proven critical and commercial track record.

Responsibilities

• Lead and shape Quercus Fiction, publisher of multi‑million bestsellers.
• Oversee Arcadia and Renegade, our sci‑fi, fantasy and romantasy lists.
• Develop and implement ambitious plans to build on the success of Quercus Fiction and grow three imprints.

Skills

Commercial instincts

IP & digital strategy

Brand building

Team leadership

Industry relationships

Job description

Hachette UK Limited is seeking a high‑calibre Publisher to head three imprints—Quercus Fiction, Arcadia and Renegade. You will lead a brilliant team, drive IP and digital strategies, and use your deep market insight to grow brand franchises and acquire bestsellers.

Based in London with a blend of in‑office and remote collaboration, you will manage P&L, mentor talent, and steer a dynamic publishing program across fiction genres, excluding crime.