Publishing Director - Nonfiction & Ideas (12-month FTC)

Penguin Random House UK is seeking a Publishing Director and Head of Ebury Smart to lead a dynamic non-fiction hub for a 12-month fixed-term contract beginning March 2027. You will oversee strategy, acquisitions and talent, guiding high-profile memoirs and narrative non-fiction across a bold, commercially driven list.

The role requires a proven track record in commissioning ambitious non-fiction and managing top authors, with a strong editorial instinct and a talent for balancing creative