Senior Managing Editor — Lead Fiction & Nonfiction

Penguin Random House UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits package

Hybrid working

Job summary

Penguin Random House UK’s Transworld imprint seeks an experienced Senior Managing Editor to lead a varied list of fiction and non-fiction titles from manuscript to final files. You’ll work with acclaimed authors, editors, designers and Production colleagues, deputising for the Managing Editorial Director when required.

You’ll drive editorial excellence, mentor colleagues, and help shape departmental systems, processes and guidelines while maintaining high standards across the list.

Qualifications

• Strong editorial judgement and attention to detail.
• Experience editing and proofreading diverse fiction and non-fiction lists.
• Ability to manage complex titles and multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience supporting authors and coordinating with editors, designers and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage fiction and non-fiction titles from manuscript to final files.
• Deputise for the Managing Editorial Director when required.
• Ensure copy-editing and proofreading meet high standards.
• Develop and improve editorial systems and workflows.
• Oversee freelance copy-editors and proofreaders staffing.
• Update house styles and editorial guidelines.
• Contribute to weekly production meetings and marketing proofs.
• Share expertise with junior team members.

Skills

Editorial judgement

Attention to detail

Time management

Microsoft Word

Communication skills

Collaborative

Power BI

Tools

Microsoft Word

Power BI

Job description

Penguin Random House UK’s Transworld imprint seeks an experienced Senior Managing Editor to lead a varied list of fiction and non-fiction titles from manuscript to final files. You’ll work with acclaimed authors, editors, designers and Production colleagues, deputising for the Managing Editorial Director when required.

You’ll drive editorial excellence, mentor colleagues, and help shape departmental systems, processes and guidelines while maintaining high standards across the list.