Emma Layfield

Working in publishing is so rewarding and really allows you to be both creative and business-minded. I’ve had the opportunity to meet and work with the most incredible talent – authors, illustrators, designers, editors, agents, and so many more! Nothing beats the joy of signing up a brand-new talent, seeing original artwork, or holding an advance copy in your hands hot off the press.

And that’s why I’ve stayed with Hachette for so long. I’ve been given so many opportunities, so much training, encouragement and support in my career from Intern to Publisher. My favourite thing about working with Hachette is that I get to do the job I love living in the place I love. It doesn’t get much better than that.

I’m Bethan, Head of Consumer Insight at Hachette UK. The atmosphere here is incredibly friendly and warm, and I appreciate our commitment to enacting genuine change in our industry. We have some of the best authors in the world on our lists, and a history of finding and nurturing…

I’ve worked in book publishing for a number of years, and the culture which Orion strives for rang loud and clear when I was considering a role. I’m currently Publishing Operations Director. I love that Hachette UK offers a culture of ambition backed up with both action and investment. Our…

As someone from Merseyside, I never wanted to move to London for a career in publishing. Hachette has opened doors for people at all levels and areas of the industry, and that was probably the biggest draw for me wanting to work here over other publishers. As a company, it’s…

As a recent starter, I already feel as if the company has committed to invest in me. I’m a Creative Director, and I love that no day is ever the same. Sometimes my day-to-day involves getting granular and technical, and then at other times I’m zooming out and trying to…

Once I joined, I discovered that Hachette’s commitment to inclusivity and connectivity doesn’t just end with the national offices. They try to find ways to keep us feeling connected both in-person or online. The employee networks are a great way to meet other like-minded people in the business, or other…

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