Commissioning Editor, Crime (Fixed Term)

Commissioning Editor, Crime

Salary: Competitive

12 month fixed term contract

Faber is a leading independent literary publisher, committed to the world's most dynamic and significant voices.

With a list that includes the legendary PD James, Jess Kidd, Peter Swanson, Nicola Upson and Richard Armitage the Faber crime list is a blend of classic crime and sizzling new talent.

We are now looking for an editor for a fixed term of 12 months to shepherd our burgeoning list.

What you will be doing...

You will drive all aspects of the strategy, delivering an even broader, industry-leading list with a unique character, including opportunities to commission. You will be tasked with engaging new readerships and communities. You will also be expected to publish with flair and creativity, sensitivity and bravery - and with serious commercial impact.

Who we're looking for....

You will have a proven creative vision and rounded publishing experience, as well as strong connections to crime publishing.

This fixed term role will report to Associate Publisher, Louisa Joyner. It will be a full-time position for a fixed term of 12 months on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of three days in our central London office.

If the above sounds like you, then we would love to receive your application.

To apply, please send a CV and covering letter to crimeeditortemp@faber.co.uk quoting ref FF.

The closing date for applications is 28th October 2026.

Faber has a staff of just over 140, based across our offices in Hatton Garden (London) and Harlow. We want all our staff to have the best possible, most positive and enjoyable experience while working at Faber.

Our benefits include

- Access to Faber titles (including regular staff book clubs), discounted Independent Alliance titles

- Minimum of 28 days' holiday per year

- Five days per year for volunteering work of your choice

- Full subscription to the Headspace meditation app

- Season-ticket loans

- Cycle-to-work vouchers

- Subsidised eye tests

- Generous pension scheme

- Life assurance and income protection insurance

- Access to online GP and advisory services

We welcome applications from any individual regardless of ethnic origin, gender, disability, religious belief, sexual orientation or age. All applications will be considered on merit.

Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Data Protection Privacy Notice and our Data Protection Policy. Please read our Data Protection Privacy Notice and Data Protection Policy before submitting your application.