Overview

We are looking to appoint an enthusiastic and pro-active Production Assistant to join our busy and friendly Production Team.

The Production Team looks after the whole supply chain process; we project manage the book from manuscript to finished copy. Your role will involve the following tasks (and more):

• Responsibility for a wide variety of books through the production process.
• Ensuring that everything necessary is done to complete and deliver those new books and/or reprints under your control in accordance with agreed time schedules and within agreed cost parameters.

• Utilise our Biblio software to raise purchase orders.

• Liaise with internal departments such as Editorial, Design and Sales in order to effectively deliver your books/reprints on time

• Liaise with our global external suppliers to ensure projects are completed on time and on budget.

• Undertake archiving of files correctly within the Archive system.

Experience

This role is suitable for someone looking for an entry level role within Production at a publishing company, and whilst direct experience is therefore not necessary, we do seek the following skills:

• A good understanding of and interest in the book production process.
• Very good organisational skills and an ability to multi-task and manage your time effectively.
• Excellent attention to detail whilst working with large volumes of data and information with an aptitude for analysing information in a variety of formats.
• Confident and clear communication skills in order to work with a wide range of stakeholders both in the UK and overseas, internal and external.

• Computer literate and numerate with a good working knowledge of the Office 365 suite including strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Biblio software and Indesign would be an advantage.

Location and Benefits

We offer a 35-hour working week and the role is based in our Farringdon office in London. Once you have passed your probationary period, you will be able to work up to 2 days per week from home under our 3:2 work arrangement.

In addition to our transparent salary grading structure, for this role we also offer a range of benefits including:

• 25 days paid holiday entitlement increasing with service to 30 days plus bank holidays after 5 years
• Life assurance
• Generous Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• 50% Discount on Company Books