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<div class="mds-edited-text mds-font-body-copy-bulk"><p><b>Commissioning Editor, The ARden Shakespeare</b><br />
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<b>The opportunity</b></p>
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<p>This is an exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Editor to expand Bloomsbury’s early modern drama publications under the Arden Shakespeare imprint. Building on Arden’s growing range of work on Shakespeare’s contemporaries, you will work with an internationally and culturally diverse range of scholars while establishing new partnerships to accelerate the growth of Arden’s prestigious list. Besides commissioning critical titles, you will be responsible for managing Arden’s play series, including Arden Early Modern Drama, Arden Performance Editions and the new Arden Shakespeare Fourth Series, ensuring its timely delivery and publication in print and online.</p>
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<p>The role reports to the Senior Publisher for Theatre and Shakespeare Studies within Bloomsbury’s Academic division, and will work closely with the Editorial Director of the Classics, Drama and Literary Studies team.</p>
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<p><b>The role</b></p>
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<p>Provides the strategic direction and is commercially responsible for Early Modern Drama under The Arden Shakespeare imprint Manages the Arden Shakespeare play series, including the commissioning of Arden Shakespeare Fourth Series titles and its publication in print and online Researches new product lines and markets for books Manages the publishing programme and is responsible for processes from peer review, title set-up and author liaison, through to the timely handover of works for production May identify, manage and secure new book and digital resource publishing partnerships Ensures that the Early Modern Drama and Arden Shakespeare play series lists meet key business goals in line with the global A&P strategy: global growth plans, revenue, budgets, number of projects, product mix, partnerships, and diversity, equity and inclusion Acts as a spokesperson for the list and the Bloomsbury Academic Division, representing its key values, objectives and policies<br />
<b>Knowledge, skills and experience</b> </p>
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<p>Strong knowledge of and passion for early modern drama Results-oriented and commercially focussed and with the ability to develop negotiating skills Solid experience of academic publishing with a talent for commissioning new works and demonstrable experience of strategic planning and list development A track-record of working closely with authors and effectively managing a publishing programme Exceptional editorial and communication skills Clear commercial and market awareness An energetic networker and enthusiastic, flexible team player Highly organised and proficient with IT systems <b>Additional information</b></p>
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<p>The role is a full-time permanent position</p>
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<p>The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP on a hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred).  Allocated office days for this role are Wednesday and Thursday.</p>
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<p>Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘URL’ detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by <b>Friday 10^thJune 2022</b></p>
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<p><i>Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications</i></p>
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<p><b><u>Bloomsbury Benefits</u></b></p>
<p>As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:</p>
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<p>Working Pattern</p>
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<li>hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)</li>
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<p>Holidays</p>
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<li>25 days holiday</li>
<li>3.5 days Christmas company holiday</li>
<li>2 Personal Wellness Days</li>
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<p> <u>Other Benefits:</u></p>
<p>Flexible Fridays – <i>take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 45 minutes earlier in the week</i></p>
<p>Season Ticket Loan</p>
<p>Sharesave Scheme</p>
<p>In-house Doctor</p>
<p>Eyecare Voucher Scheme</p>
<p>That Day – online fitness classes, mindfulness, cookery classes, workshops etc.</p>
<p>Company culture! – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (BAME, Disability, Mental Health, LGBTQ+ and Parents, Guardians and Carers), 15 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources</p>
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<p><i>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.</i></p>
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<p><i>We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required</i></p>
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<p><b>Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.</b><br />
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