Does Hachette UK pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, Hachette UK employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.5 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at Hachette UK. This rating has improved by 16% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at Hachette UK?

57% of Hachette UK employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated Hachette UK 3.7 out of 5 for work life balance, 3.5 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Hachette UK?

Editor (10) , Editorial Assistant (9) , Marketing Assistant (3) , Production Controller (3) , Assistant Editor (2) , Graphic Designer (2) , Head of Sales (2) , Infrastructure Analyst (2) , Press Officer (2) , Project Editor (2) , Project Manager (2) , Publicity (2) , Sales (2) , Senior Commissioning Editor (2) , Senior Marketing Manager (2)

What are the pros of working at Hachette UK according to real employee reviews?

"Some colleagues are friendly and trying their best despite the pressure" ((in 13 reviews)); "Some nice people at the company" ((in 12 reviews)); "Good team and work culture" ((in 10 reviews)); "Great office" ((in 6 reviews)); "Nice offices but these are falling into disrepair" ((in 4 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Hachette UK according to real employee reviews?

"Office attendance policy and low pay" ((in 15 reviews)); "Low Salary, Lack of Diversity within the industry." ((in 11 reviews)); "Management are bullying at times and the internal politics are horrendous" ((in 7 reviews)); "Managerial Training and Readiness: Many managers are promoted to positions they are neither prepared for nor adequately trained to handle." ((in 4 reviews)); "Work Hours: Long hours are a common expectation." ((in 3 reviews))

What are the top reviewed Hachette UK locations?

London , Didcot , Brighton , Manchester , Northampton , Worthing , Londonderry County Borough , Swindon , Sheffield

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Hachette UK Reviews

3.4

57% would recommend to a friend

(145 total reviews)

David Shelley

69% approve of CEO

54% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Work/Life balance

3.6

Diversity and inclusion

3.5

Culture and values

3.5

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Career opportunities

3.0

Senior management

Hachette UK has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 145 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Hachette UK employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Media and communication industry (3.7 stars).

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Reviews by job title

145 reviews

2.0

3 Jul 2026

Enjoyable work, but low pay and no career progression

Associate publisher

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Job is enjoyable when not overloaded

Cons

pay is LOW. performance reviews are performative and have no basis on promotions.

5.0

3 Jul 2026

classic teamwork that brings stories to life

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Encouraging leadership and constructive feedback

Cons

Publishing schedules can be busy, but they keep the work engaging

5.0

25 Jun 2026

conversational teamwork makes every project stronger

Editor

Recommend

CEO approval

Business outlook

Pros

Open communication across departments supportive

Cons

Publishing deadlines help strengthen planning and organization skills

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Jobs at Hachette UK

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Editor (12 month FTC)