Commissioning Editor

Do you enjoy keeping up-to-date with the latest lifestyle trends? Are you a commercially-driven editor who understands what consumers want? Want to work on solution-focused books that enrich people’s lives and reach as wide an audience as possible? If so, we’re keen to hear from you as we have an exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Editor role at Bloomsbury Lifestyle. We’re looking for someone to acquire high-quality lifestyle books (from gardening to lifestyle gift), which will include a mix of profitable new titles, as well as commissioning within some existing brands, for example creatively republishing key backlist titles. Joining an ambitious and fun team of seven, this is a brilliant chance to help shape the future of the list and take your books from pitch to publication with maximum impact.The Role Acquire, project edit and publish up to 6 top-quality lifestyle titles per year, on time and to budget.Creatively republish 2 key backlist titles and proactively seek out new opportunities.Review, develop, maintain and deliver profitable publishing of books in line with divisional targets, driving the strategy for their titles.Work to critical path and manage schedule, budget, production and creative team for mono and illustrated books.Build and maintain a strong network of authors and agents in the UK and internationally, within the publishing industry and beyond.Be hungry to find and secure new talent early on, be it via agents or direct approaches.Be trend aware, social media savvy and able to turn your ideas into standout books.Be a great team player who injects energy and creativity into the core team and builds good relationships across the business, particularly with sales, marketing and publicity.Bring creative thinking and innovation to the publishing of titles, as well as strategic thinking and budget awareness.Have innovative ideas for backlist publishing and will proactively seeking out new opportunities.Skills, knowledge, experience Some experience of lifestyle commissioningIllustrated experience, mono experience is preferable too, with an eye for designAbility to pitch, package and publish with maximum impact and excellent communication skillsLots of initiativeStrong market awareness and the ability to build a networkCreative mindsetAre a team player and enjoy working as part of an ambitious, forward-thinking, mutually-respectful team.The full job advert for this role can be viewed by clicking the ‘Apply’ button. Application Deadline: 23:58 on 22nd of June 2026Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applicationsAdditional informationContract: Full-time, permanent.Location: 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days per week: Mondays and TuesdaysStarting: As soon as possibleSalary: £30,750 - £36,400 per annumBloomsbury Benefits25 days holiday3.5 days Christmas company holidayTwo paid Personal Wellness DaysFlexible FridaysWork Anywhere FortnightSeason Ticket LoanShare save SchemeAXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)Peppy Health AppIn-house DoctorEye care Voucher SchemeAnd a range of other benefits as listed on our company website: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/connect/work-with-us/rewarding-you/Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required.Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.