Senior Editor, SparkPool

Reporting to: Publishing Manager/Head of Publishing, SparkPool

Location: Cottage Farm, Mears Ashby Road, Sywell, Northamptonshire, NN6 0BJ

Working pattern: Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home

Department: Publishing

General Summary

As a Senior Editor, you will play a pivotal role in the growth of our SparkPool publishing programme - the Adult imprint of Igloo Books - delivering high-quality work in line with the vision of the list, contributing to the strategic growth of SparkPool and supporting the company's goals.

With a proven track record of project management in the publishing industry, you will possess a deep understanding of market trends, audience preferences and the evolving publishing landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate books and products as briefed by the Head of Publishing and publishing briefing team.
• Research, write, copy-edit, proofread and sign off a variety of products across formats.
• Ensure all files meet editorial accuracy and quality standards at every stage.
• Apply house style consistently and fulfil project briefs.
• Manage high-complexity projects (format or content) with a publishing partner.
• Monitor and maintain schedules to ensure timely delivery of final files.
• Brief and coordinate third-party contributors, including packagers, illustrators, authors and freelancers.

About You

• Demonstrable experience in an editorial or commercial role within publishing.
• Strong understanding of market trends, consumer demands, formats and relevant subject matter.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Expert understanding of editorial processes and copy-editing standards.
• Proficiency in Adobe InDesign and MS Office Suite.
• Strong awareness of formats, age ranges and subject matter.
• Demonstrable passion for creating engaging and fun content.
• Problem-solving mindset with a dynamic, proactive and team-oriented approach.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.

Why Join Us?

• Work on global brands: Shape books for readers worldwide.
• Hybrid working: Enjoy flexible work arrangements.
• Stunning location: Our regional office is based in the beautiful Northamptonshire countryside.
• Career growth: Be part of a dynamic and ambitious publishing team.

If you're an editor looking to make a significant impact within our fastest growing imprint, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now to be a part of our vibrant publishing programme!