Publishing Director, SFF Imprint — Lead Growth & Talent

Hachette UK Limited; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 annual leave days

Private medical insurance

Dental insurance

Generous pension schemes

Rent deposit loans

2 community days

Summer hours

Retail discounts

Cycle to Work

Eye care vouchers

Training library

Mentoring programs

Book discounts up to 70%

Charity bookshelf

Employee networks

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Hodder & Stoughton’s Hodderscape imprint is seeking a Publishing Director to lead its sci-fi and fantasy growth. You will shape vision, manage budget and drive long‑term performance, while nurturing a world‑class publishing program and author care.

You will build relationships with authors, agents and partners, and lead a team to deliver innovative publishing strategies in an evolving market.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in acquiring and publishing sci-fi/fantasy titles.
• Strong commercial sense and ability to drive growth.
• Experience leading high-performing publishing teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead Hodderscape's strategy, budget and profit growth.
• Develop a three-year vision and identify expansion opportunities.
• Acquire and publish top SFF authors and brands.
• Foster author relationships and exceptional care.
• Inspire and develop a high-performing Hodderscape team.
• Stay ahead of trends and drive publishing innovation.

Skills

Publishing strategy

SFF market knowledge

People leadership

Budgeting & P&L

Talent development

Contract negotiation

Industry networking

Tools

Publishing systems

Job description

Hodder & Stoughton’s Hodderscape imprint is seeking a Publishing Director to lead its sci-fi and fantasy growth. You will shape vision, manage budget and drive long‑term performance, while nurturing a world‑class publishing program and author care.

You will build relationships with authors, agents and partners, and lead a team to deliver innovative publishing strategies in an evolving market.