Book Production Coordinator

Pan Macmillan; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Pension scheme

Private medical insurance

Group income protection

Flexible hours

Volunteer days

Staff book sales

Cycle to work

Breakfast and lunch

Job summary

Pan Macmillan’s Priddy Books division in London is seeking a Production Assistant to support a busy production team. You will manage admin and compliance, coordinate supplier pricing, and help prepare data for weekly meetings to keep schedules and records clear.

Join a collaborative publishing environment focused on children’s books, with opportunities to learn about production workflows, reprints, and co‑editions while developing professional admin and coordination skills.

Qualifications

• Excellent general office and administrative skills with the ability to prioritise a busy workload and meet tight deadlines.
• Effective written and spoken communication; able to negotiate and build relationships with suppliers and stakeholders.
• A high level of numeracy and comfort with costings and invoices.
• Proactive, detail‑oriented problem solving and accurate record keeping.
• Basic understanding of print processes and reprographics.

Responsibilities

• Administrative and compliance management: upload documents to the publishing management system (Biblio).
• Supplier liaison and pricing clarity: ensure price scales are clear and up to date.
• Data preparation and meeting coordination: prepare data for weekly meetings and maintain clear records.
• Cross-functional team collaboration: coordinate manufacturing requirements with in‑house creative teams.
• Production support and reprint execution: assist with reprints and co‑editions, confirming schedules and prices.

Skills

Administrative skills

Communication

Numeracy

Detail orientation

Print knowledge

Diversity & inclusion

Team collaboration

Curiosity

Integrity

Tools

Biblio publishing system

Job description

Pan Macmillan’s Priddy Books division in London is seeking a Production Assistant to support a busy production team. You will manage admin and compliance, coordinate supplier pricing, and help prepare data for weekly meetings to keep schedules and records clear.

Join a collaborative publishing environment focused on children’s books, with opportunities to learn about production workflows, reprints, and co‑editions while developing professional admin and coordination skills.