Based in London, Wasafiri publishes essays, interviews, fiction and poetry by leading as well as up-and-coming writers from diasporic communities around the world. An established arts organisation, it works with several partners, and runs an annual New Writing Prize, as well as a programme of national and international events and a podcast.

Supported by a small in-house team and a Board of Trustees, you will develop a strong vision for the next stage of Wasafiri’s life and oversee a publishing and events programme to deliver this. You will also work with existing funding partners and seek out new ones to safeguard the future of the organisation.

This role would suit an experienced arts leader with exceptional leadership skills, energy, verve and a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion in literature. A senior executive position, the Publishing Director reports to the Chair of Wasafiri’s Board of Trustees.

The salary is £38k-£40k depending on experience, pro-rata 3–4 days per week, at least 2 of which will normally be spent in the Wasafiri office in Mile End. The role will also involve some evening and weekend work and occasional travel.

Please visit the magazine’s website for further information about the organisation and the role.

If this unique opportunity sounds of interest to you, in the first instance please send your CV and a short intro note to Danny Parnes – danny@thinkselection.com.

Wasafiri is an Equal Opportunities Employer and welcomes applications from all members of the community. Wasafiri does not discriminate on grounds of age, disability, gender, marital status, maternity and pregnancy, race, religion, class or sexual orientation and is particularly interested in candidates whose background and lived experience is reflective of their writing community.

Deadline for applications: Monday 10th January 2022