JOBS AT JOFFE

SENIOR COMMISSIONING EDITOR

Joffe Books, one of the UK’s leading independent publishers, is seeking a Senior Commissioning Editor to expand our crime and thriller list.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic commissionnig editor to build their commercial crime fiction list, working closely with bestselling and debut authors, and help shape our crime publishing strategy.

The ideal candidate will be a voracious crime and thriller reader, and have several years experience commissioning in this space for the digital eBook market. They will be a self-starter, comfortable in a fast-paced and highly entrepreunerial environment, and have a solid track record of publishing bestsellers as well as working closely with authors.

 

About Us

We are an award-winning, digital-first publisher, specializing in crime fiction and romance. With a strong international readership, we champion compelling storytelling, innovative publishing, and a collaborative work culture.

We are proud to be home to talented debut as well as established bestselling authors. Over the last decade, we’ve established a reputation as an award-winning, bold and ambitious, digital-first publisher that cares deeply about authors and readers.

We are based in Shoreditch, offering a flexible hybrid working model and great benefits.

 

Key responsibilities:

·       Commission and acquire crime and thriller titles for publication in late 2025 and beyond, with a focus on US market growth.

·       Oversee books from acquisition to publication, including editing, cover design, and blurb writing.

·       Develop and grow author brands, working closely with marketing to maximize sales.

·       Manage relationships with authors, agents, and industry contacts.

·       Contribute to strategic publishing decisions and refine our editorial processes.

What We’re Looking For:

·       Proven experience commissioning crime fiction and driving eBook sales.

·       Strong editorial skills, with a keen eye for storytelling, proofreading, and commercial packaging.

·       Excellent communication & negotiation skills, with a track record of fostering author relationships.

·       Data-driven decision-making and a results-oriented mindset.

·       Ability to juggle multiple projects in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment.

Salary: £36-45,000 per annum (subject to experience)

Why Join Us?

  • Hybrid working (3 days in-office) & flexible hours (10 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.).

  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays & mental health days.

  • Pension scheme

  • A dynamic, inclusive team that values innovation, creativity, and a love for books, pets, pizzas and pastries!

 

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability or socio-economic status. We strive to be a company where you will thrive.

 

Please email your CV and cover letter to work@joffebooks.com, stating the job reference in the subject line ‘Senior Commissioning Editor’ by MONDAY 21st APRIL 2025.

Priority for interview will be given to early applicants.

 

ABOUT JOFFE BOOKS

Joffe Books is one of the UK’s leading independent publishers, specializing in crime fiction, with a huge international audience. We really care about our authors and our readers, and have built a company defined by those relationships. We are proud to publish talented first-time authors, as well as established writers whose books we love introducing to a new generation of readers. Everyone at Joffe Books loves reading and we never forget that it all begins with the magic of an author telling a story. We won Trade Publisher of the Year at the Independent Publishing Awards in 2023 and Best Publisher Award in 2024 at the People’s Book Prize. We have been shortlisted for Independent Publisher of the Year at the British Book Awards for the last five years, and were shortlisted for the Diversity and Inclusivity Award at the 2022 Independent Publishing Awards. In 2023 we were shortlisted for Publisher of the Year at the RNA Industry Awards, and in 2024 we were shortlisted at the CWA Daggers for the Best Crime and Mystery Publisher.

 

FREELANCE COVER DESIGNERS, EDITORS AND PROOFREADERS

If you are an experienced freelance designer, editor or proofreader with an interest in crime fiction and commercial fiction, and you think you would be a good fit for Joffe Books, please email your CV to work@joffebooks.com.

Please include in the subject line ‘JB DESIGNER / EDITOR / PROOFREADER’, as applicable.

Joffe Books is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the varied communities that read our books across the world. We encourage applications from all individuals, regardless of age, religion, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexuality or social background.