Book manager Work, Jobs in Swanscombe, Ken (with Salaries)

Contractor | Editor, Inspiration & Gift, Lonely Planet
Red Ventures —London
- £40,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Project management
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Project Manager - Tradeshows
TransPerfect —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Project management
- Bachelor's degree
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Head of Learning & Development
Trainline —London
- £100,000 - £110,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Leadership
14d
Senior Project Manager
Secret Intelligence Service —London
- From £72,793 a year
- Hybrid work
- PMP
- Travel
- IT
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Book-Keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks
Watershed Home Ltd —Enfield
- £33,400.00 - £42,002.38 a year
- Overtime
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Junior Business Development Manager
FIRST 4 DRAINS LTD —Gravesend
- £26,436.80 - £47,934.02 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Sales
- Salesforce
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Director of Global Partners - UK, Germany, USA
Storyblok —London
- £132,100 - £205,000 a year
- Remote
- Management
- Sales
- APIs
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
14d
Design & Technology Digital & Workshop Technician
Mayfield Grammar School —Gravesend
- From £23,601.43 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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13d
Interpretation Editor
Victoria and Albert Museum —London
- £35,561 a year
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
7d
Portfolio Community & Events Manager
Urbanbubble —London
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hospitality
- Management
- Social media management
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6d
Project Management, PSG Senior Manager - 12-Month Contract
Boston Consulting Group —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
- Project management
Junior SHE advisor
T Vaughan Ltd —Brentwood
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
Quick apply
Project Manager - Insurance Claims - Flood and Fire
BELFOR UK Ltd —South West London
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Quick apply
Yardsperson / Relief Driver
Selwood Limited —Dartford
- £46,351 a year
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Discovery Experience Manager
Sage —London
- £58,000 - £65,000 a year
- Hybrid work
- Product management
- In-person
- Annual leave
14d
Customer Success Manager
Sitemate —London
- £55,000 - £66,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Hospitality
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Annual leave
12d
Deputy Manager
Soaring Heights Care Ltd —Tottenham Green
- £40,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Microsoft Excel
- Working with children
- In-person
Quick apply
10d
Social Media Manager & Content Creator
Behind Socials —London
- £300 - £450 a month
- Temporary
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- Bachelor's degree
- Communication skills
- Work from home
Quick apply
2d
Sales Manager
INK'D London —London
- £30,000 - £60,000 a year
- Full-time
- CRM software
- Management
- Sales
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Production Manager
Nifty50 Films —London
- £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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Contractor | Editor, Inspiration & Gift, Lonely Planet

Red Ventures -
London

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Job details

Full-time
£40,000 - £55,000 a year

Benefits

Annual leave
Employee assistance programme
Life insurance

Qualifications

Sage
Project management
Adobe InDesign

Full job description

Lonely Planet is seeking an Editor, Inspiration & Gift to help develop and deliver its global list of illustrated nonfiction travel books and related gift products. This role is ideal for an editor with strong judgment, illustrated nonfiction experience, and a proven ability to manage complex projects on deadline.

Working across editorial, design, production, and the wider content team, you will help bring visually driven travel books and products from concept to publication. You will play a hands-on role in shaping ideas, commissioning and managing contributors, refining content, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, on brief, and to a high editorial standard.

This is a full-time contract position, based remotely in Ireland or the United Kingdom.

For the Lonely Planet website click here. Curious how Lonely Planet fits into Red Ventures? Click here.

What You'll Do:

Edit and manage a list of illustrated nonfiction travel and gift titles from concept through publication
Contribute ideas to the development of Lonely Planet's Inspiration & Gift list for global publication
Research publishing, market, and consumer trends to help shape new book and product ideas
Support the preparation of pitch materials and product briefs, including proposals, competitive research, P&Ls, and internal presentations
Commission and brief contributors including writers, editors, illustrators, designers, photographers, cartographers, and packagers as needed
Review manuscripts, image selections, layouts, and proofs to ensure they meet the brief, house style, and quality expectations
Partner closely with design and production colleagues to keep projects on schedule, on budget, and aligned through all stages of development
Help manage project workflows, schedules, budgets, contracts, and purchase orders
Conduct or support image research where needed
Prepare editorial materials for sales and marketing support, including catalogs, BLADs, and sales kits
Represent Inspiration & Gift within the wider Lonely Planet content team and collaborate cross-functionally where appropriate

What We're Looking For:

4+ years of editorial experience in publishing or a closely related editorial environment
Experience working on illustrated nonfiction
Strong editorial judgment and a sharp eye for structure, tone, quality, and detail
Strong project management skills, including the ability to manage multiple titles and deadlines at once
A deadline-oriented approach and strong follow-through
A practical, solutions-focused mindset and the ability to troubleshoot problems as they arise
Experience commissioning and managing freelance contributors and external partners
Knowledge of publishing workflows from concept to final files, including editorial, design, production, and print processes
Confidence working across teams and building productive relationships with editorial, design, production, and commercial stakeholders
Interest in travel, lifestyle, culture, or adjacent subject areas
InDesign experience is a plus

Success Looks Like:

A clear, confident editor with strong instincts and sound judgment
Highly organized and comfortable juggling competing priorities
Collaborative, but able to make decisions and move work forward
Calm under pressure and resourceful when plans change
Interested not only in content quality, but in how the work gets done

Compensation:

This range reflects total cash compensation, which may include base salary only or base salary plus target bonus, depending on the role. Where eligible, equity may also be offered separately and not included below. Actual compensation varies based on location, experience, and qualifications.

Total Cash Compensation Range: £40,000 - £50,000 GBP (UK) or €45,000 - €55,000 EUR (IRE)

Additionally, the following benefits are provided by Red Ventures, subject to eligibility requirements.

Health Insurance Coverage (medical, dental, and vision)
Life Insurance
Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Holiday Pay
401(k) with match
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Parental Bonding Benefit Program
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO): We believe time to rest and recharge is essential. That's why we offer a generous and flexible PTO policy. Full-time employees accrue 20 days of PTO for a full calendar year annually, with an increase to 25 days after five years of service.

Who We Are:

Red Ventures is a global portfolio of high-growth companies — spanning several U.S. businesses, a joint venture in the health services industry, and strategic investments in Europe. Their businesses include The Points Guy, Lonely Planet, Bankrate, the Allconnect Platform, RV Home Client Growth, RV Growth & Transformation, Sage Home Loans Corporation, and more. Across the portfolio, Red Ventures businesses deliver seamless digital experiences for consumers, help Fortune 100 clients solve large-scale digital growth challenges, and create world-class experiences and opportunities for employees. Learn more at redventures.com and follow @RedVentures on LinkedIn and Instagram.

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book manager jobs in swanscombe, ken

Contractor | Editor, Inspiration & Gift, Lonely Planet

Project Manager - Tradeshows

Head of Learning & Development

Senior Project Manager

Book-Keepers, Payroll Managers and Wages Clerks

Junior Business Development Manager

Director of Global Partners - UK, Germany, USA

Design & Technology Digital & Workshop Technician

Interpretation Editor

Portfolio Community & Events Manager

Project Management, PSG Senior Manager - 12-Month Contract

Junior SHE advisor

Project Manager - Insurance Claims - Flood and Fire

Yardsperson / Relief Driver

Discovery Experience Manager

Customer Success Manager

Deputy Manager

Social Media Manager & Content Creator

Sales Manager

Production Manager

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