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Job description
Job description
- Salary:
£30,000 - £35,000 dependent on experience (+bonus +benefits)
- Location:
London
- Contract Type:
Permanent
- Closing Date:
22 November 2026
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- Hachette Learning
Hachette
Development Editor
Who we are and what we do
At Hachette Learning (formerly Hodder Education), there’s one thing we’re certain about. No two students learn the same way. That’s why our approach to teaching begins by recognising the needs of individuals first. Our mission is to enable every learner to fulfil their unique potential by empowering those who teach them. From our expert teaching and learning resources to our digital educational tools that make learning easier and more accessible for all, we provide solutions designed to maximise the impact of learning for every teacher, parent and student.
Aligned with our parent company, Hachette Livre, founded in 1826, we’re proud to deliver high-quality learning solutions on a global scale. We make it easier for everyone to unlock a new world of learning.
Hachette Learning is a division of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds.
What you'll be doing
As part of the Product Development team, you will help develop assessment tests for primary and secondary levels and related intervention products, aimed at UK and international markets.
You will work with external authors, subject matter experts, editorial vendors, and collaborate closely with internal colleagues in Product Management, Design, Editorial, Production and other stakeholders. The role involves briefing authors with requirements for the content, briefing and monitoring the work of freelancers to support authors through the writing process and ensure that submitted material is optimised to be pedagogically effective, accurate, consistent, inclusive and fit-for-purpose.
Who we are looking for
The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of developing content for educational assessment products, including test standardisation.
You will have a good understanding of pedagogical approaches and learning design principles for print and digital and know how to assess and implement feedback so that content meets different market needs.
You will have experience working with a wide range of stakeholders, including subject matter experts, technical teams, content/editorial/marketing teams and external suppliers.
Other key skills include:
- Confidence in managing and delivering multiple projects simultaneously, within commercial budgets and on strict time schedules, with a calm and problem-solving approach
- Strong communication skills, including briefing, managing and coaching authors and freelancers, and collaborating with internal colleagues
What we offer
Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this:
- 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' (+ bank holidays)
- Private medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Generous pension schemes
- Rent deposit loans
- 2 community days per year
- Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months)
- Retail discounts through Hachette rewards
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Eye care vouchers
- Wide-ranging training library
- Development programmes (including mentoring)
- Up to 70% off book purchases
- A charity bookshelf
- An active range of staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing, Women in Tech and religious networks
- Season ticket loans
- And much more!
The role will be based at our London office, with a blend of 3 in-office days (Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays/Thursdays) and homeworking for the remaining 2 days per week.
Our commitment
Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds.
We want everyone to have the opportunity to perform at their best during our recruitment process. If you need any adjustments, you can let us know at the ‘Reasonable Adjustments’ section of your application. We’ll make sure you’re supported throughout the process.
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 junior roles. For more information visit https://btbs.org/grants
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Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, United Kingdom, EC4Y 0DZ
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Benefits
28 days + holiday
Rent deposit loans
Dental Insurance
Private medical insurance
Pension plan &
life assurance
Summer hours
2 community days
Cycle to work scheme
Retailers discounts
Development programmes
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