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Senior Marketing Manager (Philosophy and Religion Lists) – Bloomsbury Publishing
The Opportunity
Do you want to work on innovative promotional campaigns for the books and thinkers shaping contemporary debate across the humanities? Are you an experienced books marketer ready to take your next step and make some of a global academic publisher’s flagship brands and authors your own?
If so, we’d love to hear from you.
This is a chance to market one of academic publishing’s most respected philosophy lists, home to leading thinkers including Slavoj Žižek and Rosi Braidotti, the Bloomsbury Studies in Continental Philosophy series, alongside the prestigious T&T Clark Biblical Studies and Theology imprint and our cutting-edge Religious Studies list. You’ll promote these alongside titles read and taught worldwide, covering topics like religion and the environment, gender and sexuality, and representations of Mary Magdalene in art.
Reporting into a Senior Marketing Manager, you will use the full marketing mix and collaborate closely with Sales, Editorial, and Digital Resources teams to create awareness and generate sales for titles ranging from general interest and course books to research and reference works, authored by high-profile figures such as Carol J. Adams, Alain Badiou, Mary Midgley, and Karl Barth.
The Role
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and implement the marketing strategy, spend, and budget for the philosophy list and three religion lists (theology, biblical studies, and religious studies) across print, ebook, and audiobook formats
- Devise and deliver comprehensive marketing plans for the lists, including:
- Email marketing and SEO
- Social media and print/online advertising (including PPC)
- Review copy outreach
- Academic conferences and events
- Author care
- Sales materials and support
- Collaborate with a US marketing counterpart on strategy, planning, and author care
- Work closely with Editorial, Sales, and Bloomsbury Digital Resources teams (Theology and Religion Online (TARO), Bloomsbury Philosophy Library) to develop creative, results-driven campaigns that boost:
- Adoptions
- Usage and engagement
- Brand recognition
- Sales (across print and digital)
- Partner with external organisations (e.g., scholarly societies) to extend reach and visibility
- Optimise online discoverability by enhancing marketing copy and metadata
- Contribute to departmental initiatives, such as:
- Cross-list campaigns
- Author newsletters
- The Bloomsbury Academic blog
- And more
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Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Essential:
- Demonstrable marketing experience, ideally within academic publishing
- Strong interpersonal skills, with experience building and nurturing relationships (both internal and external); diplomacy and a positive attitude are key
- Fluent written and verbal communication, with impeccable spelling, grammar, and attention to detail
- Proven organisational, multitasking, and time-management skills
- Ability to manage a high volume of titles/authors effectively
- Hands-on experience with:
- Budgeting, planning, and monitoring spend
- Digital marketing (email, social media, PPC)
- Optimising campaigns through analysis and A/B testing
- Organising or supporting conferences (attendance, booklists, pre-event inserts)
- Proofreading and copywriting
Desirable:
- Familiarity with recent trends in higher education and publishing
- Understanding of academic adoption sales cycles
- Experience devising creative or experimental campaigns (initiated independently)
- Knowledge of web analytics tools, SEO/GEO, and social media monitoring platforms
Additional Information
Role Details:
- Employment Type: Full-time, permanent position
- Salary: £29,000–£32,000
- Location: Bloomsbury London Office, 50 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3DP
- Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days office, 3 days home) or fully office-based if preferred
- Note: Allocated office days are Wednesdays and Thursdays (flexible)
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Benefits Offered:
Work-Life Balance:
- 25 days holiday + 3.5 days Christmas company holiday
- Paid Personal Wellness Days: Two days annually
- Flexible Fridays: Opt for a Friday afternoon off by extending hours 3:30 hours earlier in the week
- Working Anywhere Fortnight: Accrue credit for one or two weeks per year to work remotely globally
Health & Wellbeing:
- Season Ticket Loan
- AXA Healthcare Private Medical Insurance
- In-house doctor and Eye Care Voucher Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) advice and counselling
- Peppy Health app for fitness and mental wellbeing
Development & Rewards:
- Learning & Development: Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal and IPG Skills Hub
- Share Save Scheme
- Ride to Work Scheme
Company Culture & Inclusivity:
- Employee Voice Meetings and Staff Networks covering:
- Bloom (leadership & management)
- Accessibility
- Mental Health
- Pride & LGBTQ+
- Multi-Faith
- Parents, Guardians, and Carers
- 3 Mental Health First Aiders trained in UK offices
- Free publishing resources
- Commitment to a diverse, inclusive organisation, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds
Support Offered:
- Rental Deposit Loan Scheme: An interest-free loan of up to £3,000 to support housing, repaid over 2 years
- Qualifications: Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK
Application & Deadline
Apply via the [APPLY NOW] button with a CV and covering letter addressed to HR (Word or PDF only), outlining how you meet the role’s requirements. Applications close on 20th July 2026.
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