Managing Director

This is a unique opportunity to steer a dynamic, values-driven business that champions bold literary voices, supports a diverse network of independent publishers, and brings poetry and literature to new and wider audiences. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, the Managing Director role combines commercial acumen with cultural leadership and offers the chance to shape the future of two respected organisations, Inpress and the Poetry Book Society, with national reach and international ambition.

Inpress is the UK’s specialist sales and marketing agency for independent publishers, we represent over 60 innovative presses from across the UK and Ireland, connecting their distinctive poetry, fiction, writing in translation and non-fiction with readers and booksellers worldwide.

Our publishers produce over 400 titles a year, many award-winning, all original and culturally vital. We provide tailored sales support, national representation, and strategic guidance to help them thrive in a competitive marketplace.

Founded in 1953 by T. S. Eliot, the Poetry Book Society (PBS) has long been a cornerstone of the UK poetry community. The PBS joined Inpress in 2016, and from its Newcastle home continues the mission to share the joy of poetry with readers everywhere.

The PBS champion a rich and diverse range of voices from internationally acclaimed poets to powerful emerging talents. Through our curated poetry book club and poet selections, we introduce thousands of readers to new work each year.

As a mission-led organisation, we champion diversity, creativity, and access in publishing. The next Managing Director will lead Inpress and the PBS into their new chapters, building on strong foundations to grow our impact and reach even more readers with bold, independent voices. Deepening the impact of the PBS, and ensuring poetry remains a vibrant force in contemporary literature.