One More Chapter is an innovative, award-winning publishing division of HarperCollins UK. They are the home of global bestsellers 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.

We are looking for a Marketing Manager to help us grow a new area of our publishing. This is a unique opportunity to be part of something from the ground up, shaping the marketing strategy and building a dedicated readership for our authors.

As our Marketing Manager, you'll have the autonomy to experiment, innovate, and directly impact the success of our titles whilst working closely with a passionate, entrepreneurial team. If you're energised by the idea of combining data-driven marketing with creative audience-building in the fast-paced world of digital publishing, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities

• Plan, execute, and optimise online advertising campaigns to drive discoverability and sales of imprint titles

• Actively engage with target readers through relevant reader groups, building community and generating buzz around new releases

• Develop and implement strategies to grow author newsletter subscriber lists

• Create, build, and send compelling email newsletters that drive engagement and conversions

• Produce weekly performance reports analysing campaign effectiveness, sales data, and reader engagement metrics

• Identify and explore new marketing channels and tactics to expand readership

• Work collaboratively with authors, editorial, and the wider marketing team to align on positioning and messaging

• Work with the Director of Marketing to manage marketing budgets effectively, ensuring strong ROI across all activities

• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and platform changes

Skills Required

• Proven experience managing paid digital advertising campaigns, particularly Meta and Amazon Ads, with demonstrable results

• Strong understanding of email marketing best practices and experience with newsletter platforms

• Excellent time management and organisational skills with the ability to juggle multiple projects simultaneously

• Analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into actionable strategies

• Self-motivated and proactive, comfortable taking initiative and proposing new ideas

• Publishing industry experience, with a particular focus on action / crime / thriller genres

• Excellent written communication skills with an understanding of how to engage readers

• Collaborative team player who thrives in a small, fast-paced environment

• Comfortable with weekly reporting and presenting findings to senior stakeholders

• Knowledge of the Kindle Unlimited ecosystem and reader behaviours

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

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

• Subsidised canteen and retail discounts

• Onsite prayer room

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.