Your Trusted Partner in Publishing Recruitment

Think Selection is established as a leading, trusted recruitment partner across the Trade/Consumer, Education, Academic and Professional Publishing sectors. Our candidate-focused approach helps us to identify and connect with talent at all levels, from entry-level to senior board level.

Comprehensive Recruitment Services for the Publishing Industry

At Think Selection, we specialise in providing bespoke recruitment solutions exclusively for the publishing industry. Since our founding in 2003, we’ve successfully placed hundreds of candidates across the UK, USA, and Europe, working with organisations in trade, academic, educational and professional publishing, and with publishing-adjacent organisations that range from editorial services to print and digital distribution companies.

From entry-level to senior board-level roles, we understand the unique demands of the industry and are dedicated to finding the right talent to help your business grow.

We source and place candidates from across the world.
Whether you need short-term contract hires or long-term, permanent placements, our extensive global network ensures we find the perfect match for your needs.

Expertise across all Publishing roles

We recruit for a broad spectrum of roles, covering creative, commercial, and operational disciplines, including:

Editorial: Commissioning, Licensing, Programme Management
Sales: Business Development and Account Management
Marketing & PR
Production
Commercial and Business Management
Operational: including project management, data & analytics, supply chain.
Product management: including technical and technology development
Finance, HR & IT

Recruitment Tailored to Your Needs

Our approach is simple: we prioritise understanding your organisation’s culture and objectives to ensure we deliver candidates that perfectly complement your requirements.

Each assignment is managed by a dedicated consultant who works closely with you to shape the job description, identify the ideal candidate profile, and streamline the recruitment process. We then personally approach the most suitable candidates and meet them to discuss the role, representing your organisation with great care and enthusiasm.
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Recruitment for roles at all levels

For Senior Roles

For leadership and board-level positions, we conduct an in-depth market analysis to identify and connect you with the very best talent available.

For Mid-level roles

We identify high-performing emerging talent who bring fresh perspectives, proven experience, and the potential to add significant value to your business.

For Junior Roles

We save you time by managing the intensive process of reviewing hundreds of CVs. Our experienced consultants personally evaluate each application, ensuring only the most promising talent for your business, is presented to you.

By partnering with Think Selection, you gain access to a tailored and thorough recruitment process designed to match your business needs with outstanding candidates.

We work diligently to help our clients achieve their recruitment goals while empowering candidates to grow their careers.

Expertise You Can Count On

Our team brings many years of direct experience within the publishing industry, allowing us to fully understand the complexities and requirements of each role. We take pride in offering a personalised service, meeting clients and candidates face-to-face to ensure the best possible matches. We also provide consultative advice throughout the recruitment process, supporting both candidates and clients in making informed decisions.

We combine deep industry knowledge with a commitment to professionalism and confidentiality.

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Our fees are highly competitive and reflect exceptional value for the expertise we provide. Unlike high street agencies, we offer a cost-effective solution without compromising on quality or results.

If you're seeking exceptional talent for your organisation, Think Selection is here to help. Contact Danny Parnes on:

+44 (0) 7958 208817
danny@thinkselection.com

Testimonials

I was recruited to my current role of Sales and Marketing Director by Danny and the Think Selection team, and found the process incredibly supportive. Always available, giving guidance and timely information, but never crowding or intrusive. It was hands-down the best recruitment experience of my career. I used Danny to recruit a new marketing manager a couple of years later and was even more impressed by his ways of working, now experiencing the other side of the coin. We developed the requirements together, I was kept up-to-date with progress, and he offered top quality candidates, resulting in a great fit for the role. Danny developed a deep understanding of our business, which helped in numerous recruitments over the years. I can’t recommend him enough.

Antje King
Group Sales and Marketing Director, Boydell & Brewer

My Company has worked uniquely with Think Selection for recruitment since 2017 in providing a succession of remarkable talent for our growing publishing business. Danny Parnes has a very thoughtful through approach to identifying well aligned candidates to the needs of the key roles in our operation with outstanding results in terms of actual outcomes I can testify.  In summary: I would unhesitatingly recommend Think Selection to anyone seeking a trusted source for quality personnel recruitment in our sector.

Richard Dodman
Managing Director, Fox Chapel Publishers International Ltd.

We partnered with Think Selection to fill a sales manager role in Europe and the experience was outstanding. Their industry knowledge, attentiveness to our needs, and ability to source exceptional candidates were truly impressive. Thanks to their expertise, we successfully hired a talented individual who aligns perfectly with our team and mission. We would highly recommend Danny Parnes to anyone seeking a professional recruitment service.

Sébastien Fresneau

Think Selection provide exceptional service from start to finish!  I have worked with Danny and the team for a number of years and have always found them to be an invaluable partner in helping us find the very best talent.

James Horobin
Chief Sales & Marketing Officer at Vinci Books

I’ve had the pleasure of working with Danny both as a hiring client and, more recently, as a job seeker. In both experiences, he has been the ideal partner. He truly knows the industry.

As a client hiring for a senior position, Danny demonstrated a deep understanding of both the role and my expectations. He identified a strong pool of candidates and then challenged my thinking, ultimately leading to the best hire of my 35-year publishing career.

As a candidate, I experienced Danny’s approach firsthand marked by strong support and honesty. Throughout the process, I felt he was genuinely on my side.

I wholeheartedly recommend Danny and his team.

Andrew Stanley
SVP, Group Sales & Marketing, Walker Books
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