Introduction to the role

One More Chapter is an innovative, award-winning publishing division of HarperCollins UK. They are the home of global bestsellers such as Evie Woods and Laurie Gilmore with a remit to be at the forefront of all things digital.

Combining market-leading digital publishing with the commercial expertise of HarperCollins, the vision for One More Chapter is to close the gap between author, publisher and reader; reacting speedily to reading trends and publishing the best in commercial fiction across all formats – audio, eBook and print. Digital first for One More Chapter does not mean digital only.

We are looking for an experienced marketeer to join our small but dynamic team to lead our marketing and brand strategy for One More Chapter with the focus on growing the brand and sales globally. Working alongside the publisher we are looking for a candidate who can drive the digital marketing strategy, manage the marketing team and conceive, execute and measure impactful marketing campaigns in line with divisional strategy. With our startup mentality there will be the scope to innovate and put forward new ideas. This is a fast-paced commercial fiction list and you will be part of a team that has a lot of fun along the way!   

Core responsibilities:

• Originate a consumer-focussed, cohesive, results-driven global marketing strategy for One More Chapter’s brand as a whole

• Create, deliver and measure impactful campaigns in line with divisional strategy internationally

• Be at the forefront of digital innovation enabling OMC to grow in our key territories

• Overall responsibility for the quality and effectiveness of marketing and promotional materials

• Ensure appropriate marketing information and tools are used, with consumer data appropriately tagged, GDPR compliant, and ensure that the team are using the data effectively to drive sales.

• Key contributor to decision making process in acquisitions and pitches

• Manage departmental operations and marketing budgets working closely with Publishing Director

• Be the voice of the One More Chapter reader in the business, championing their needs and view point

• Develop and share own market awareness and competitor knowledge, using HarperCollins insights tools where applicable

• Effectively communicate marketing plans to author, agent and relevant stakeholders

• Attract, manage and develop talented marketing staff

  Experience required:

• Extensive marketing experience within publishing

• Budget management

• People management

• A passion for commercial fiction – from women’s fiction to crime and thriller, historical to fantasy and Sci-fi  

Skills required:

• Creative, strategic, results-focused marketing skills

• Dexterity across all social media platforms creating online presence for authors and brands or genres

• Meticulous eye for detail

• Analytical skills

• Personal organisation and multi-tasking

• Copy-writing, author positioning and branding skills

• Video and design suite skills, specifically Canva, Photoshop and InDesign

• Metadata and digital publishing skills

• Market focused with high commercial awareness

• Understanding of the global publishing market

• Presentation skills

• Resilient

• Ability to communicate and build positive working relationships with contacts at all levels

• An interest in or affinity with the list

Benefits

• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)

• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (option to buy and sell holiday days) 

• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave 

• Private healthcare cover and life assurance 

• Summer Hours  

• Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal 

• Season ticket loans (from day 1 for entry level) and cycle to work scheme 

• Relocation Rent Support Loan  

• Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work

• Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal, management courses (up to MA level) and mentoring programmes 

• Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers 

• Gym membership discount 

• Onsite physiotherapy (London only) 

• Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days 

• We're a certified Carbon Neutral company

• Green Electric/Hybrid Car Benefit Scheme (salary sacrifice)

• With Trees for Life we plant a tree in the Highlands of Scotland for every permanent hire

• Free e-books and audiobooks, digital newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books 

• Subsidised canteen and retail discounts 

• Onsite prayer room 

  The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking internships or entry level positions. For more information visit  https://www.btbs.org/

At HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities. This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.

Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.