Visionary Publishing Director, Nonfiction & Voices

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

Job summary

Penguin Random House UK’s Ebury Smart Hub seeks a Publishing Director to lead a dynamic non-fiction list and shape bold voices for the moment.

You’ll lead acquisitions, inspire a talented team, and drive culture, craft strategy across memoir, biography, history and current affairs, with a focus on high-profile authors and commercial impact. This 12-month FTC covers parental leave, with flexible office presence in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience commissioning ambitious non-fiction with high-profile authors.
• Strong editorial judgement for voice-driven memoirs.
• Ability to balance creative ambition with commercial delivery.
• Proven ability to manage and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Set the vision and strategy for Ebury Smart, continuing to shape an ambitious, distinctive and commercially successful list
• Inspire and lead a talented team, fostering a culture of creativity, pace and inclusion
• Lead acquisitions, signing exceptional authors and ideas with both creative flair and commercial impact
• Keep commissioning ambitious and exciting across memoir, biography, narrative non-fiction, current affairs, history, science and big ideas
• Represent Ebury Smart at the highest level, building influential relationships across agents, authors, experts and partners
• Build brilliant author relationships, championing talent at every stage of their careers and ensuring every book is published to the highest standard, balancing creative ambition with sharp commercial and operational delivery
• Drive true collaboration across editorial, marketing and publicity to create distinctive, culture-shaping campaigns
• Use insight and instinct to make smart, confident decisions that grow the reach and success of the list

Skills

Commissioning non-fiction

Editorial judgement

Commercial acumen

Leadership

Talent spotting

Job description

Penguin Random House UK’s Ebury Smart Hub seeks a Publishing Director to lead a dynamic non-fiction list and shape bold voices for the moment.

You’ll lead acquisitions, inspire a talented team, and drive culture, craft strategy across memoir, biography, history and current affairs, with a focus on high-profile authors and commercial impact. This 12-month FTC covers parental leave, with flexible office presence in the UK.