Available Positions
Commissioning Editors
To facilitate our expansion plans for 2013 and beyond, Amberley is looking for Commissioning Editors to complement and/or broaden its range of specialist interest non-fiction titles. Candidates with experience of commissioning history books are welcome to apply, but all subject areas will be considered from sports books to natural history. We are also interested in acquiring lists.
Reporting to the Editorial Director you will have a minimum of three years' editorial experience, and a proven list of books that you have commissioned and published. You will be responsible for building your own new list at Amberley and publishing it profitably. This position needs a creative, highly organised person with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
You will be based full time at our offices in Stroud, Gloucestershire, although part-time candidates will also be considered. The salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Please apply via email with CV and covering letter detailing current position and remuneration to the Editorial Director, Jonathan Reeve, on j.reeve@amberley-books.com. Deadline is 11 February although early applications are encouraged.
Assistant Editor
Assistant Editor wanted to support the work of the Publisher in commissioning and publishing general history books. Experience welcomed although full training will be given to the right candidate. Requires enthusiasm and confidence. Must be educated to degree standard. A history or languages degree an advantage. Please post CV and covering letter to Nicola Gale, Amberley Publishing, The Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4EP or email Nicola Gale: n.gale@amberley-books.com.
Sales Representatives
Amberley Publishing require sales representatives to cover all parts of the country selling our growing list of Local History books. The successful candidates will be tenacious, self reliant and well organised. Previous sales experience would be useful but is not essential as full training will be given. Please email your CV to: Stephen Lambe.
Freelance Sales Representatives
We are always interesting to hear from people who may be offer freelance sales services on a commission only basis. While we do have our own sales force, anyone who can tap into markets that we do not penetrate is welcome to get in touch. In particular, we are always on the lookout for people looking to merchandise our books into non-bookshop outlets in larger cities, particularly London and Birmingham. Please email your CV to: Stephen Lambe.
Apprentice Office Administrator
Duties to include: Sales Order Processing, Laminating of Posters for Marketing, Cover for Reception and Post. For more information please e-mail: Careers at Amberley.
Work Experience
Our Work Experience can provide a useful insight into publishing. We offer placements throughout the year, depending on the level of demand and the workload within the business. Work experience is generally unpaid, although we provide a fixed contribution package towards (travel) expenses. To register your interest, please send your CV to: Careers at Amberley.
Please note that we receive a huge volume of CVs while we only have a limited number of positions. We cannot, therefore, guarantee if you will be offered a placement and when. Should a position become available, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone. No employment agencies please.
Commissioning Editors
To facilitate our expansion plans for 2013 and beyond, Amberley is looking for Commissioning Editors to complement and/or broaden its range of specialist interest non-fiction titles. Candidates with experience of commissioning history books are welcome to apply, but all subject areas will be considered from sports books to natural history. We are also interested in acquiring lists.
Reporting to the Editorial Director you will have a minimum of three years' editorial experience, and a proven list of books that you have commissioned and published. You will be responsible for building your own new list at Amberley and publishing it profitably. This position needs a creative, highly organised person with strong project management skills and attention to detail.
You will be based full time at our offices in Stroud, Gloucestershire, although part-time candidates will also be considered. The salary is negotiable depending on experience.
Please apply via email with CV and covering letter detailing current position and remuneration to the Editorial Director, Jonathan Reeve, on j.reeve@amberley-books.com. Deadline is 11 February although early applications are encouraged.
Assistant Editor
Assistant Editor wanted to support the work of the Publisher in commissioning and publishing general history books. Experience welcomed although full training will be given to the right candidate. Requires enthusiasm and confidence. Must be educated to degree standard. A history or languages degree an advantage. Please post CV and covering letter to Nicola Gale, Amberley Publishing, The Hill, Stroud, Gloucestershire, GL5 4EP or email Nicola Gale: n.gale@amberley-books.com.
Sales Representatives
Amberley Publishing require sales representatives to cover all parts of the country selling our growing list of Local History books. The successful candidates will be tenacious, self reliant and well organised. Previous sales experience would be useful but is not essential as full training will be given. Please email your CV to: Stephen Lambe.
Freelance Sales Representatives
We are always interesting to hear from people who may be offer freelance sales services on a commission only basis. While we do have our own sales force, anyone who can tap into markets that we do not penetrate is welcome to get in touch. In particular, we are always on the lookout for people looking to merchandise our books into non-bookshop outlets in larger cities, particularly London and Birmingham. Please email your CV to: Stephen Lambe.
Apprentice Office Administrator
Duties to include: Sales Order Processing, Laminating of Posters for Marketing, Cover for Reception and Post. For more information please e-mail: Careers at Amberley.
Work Experience
Our Work Experience can provide a useful insight into publishing. We offer placements throughout the year, depending on the level of demand and the workload within the business. Work experience is generally unpaid, although we provide a fixed contribution package towards (travel) expenses. To register your interest, please send your CV to: Careers at Amberley.
Please note that we receive a huge volume of CVs while we only have a limited number of positions. We cannot, therefore, guarantee if you will be offered a placement and when. Should a position become available, we will contact you by e-mail or telephone. No employment agencies please.