FTC 12 months Senior Production Controller

Inspired Selection; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company seeks a Senior Production Controller for a maternity cover role. The position entails overseeing the production of diverse titles, managing projects from concept to delivery while ensuring standards are met. Ideal for detail-oriented professionals with a solid background in publishing, project management, and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Strong background in both mono and colour book production.
• Excellent project management and communication skills.
• Experience managing multiple deadlines in a publishing environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full production cycle for mono and colour titles.
• Manage schedules, estimates, and budgets for multiple projects.
• Liaise with printers and suppliers to maintain quality and timelines.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

InDesign

PDFs

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Associate Director at Inspired Selection

Our client, a leading name in publishing, is looking for an experienced and highly organised Senior Production Controller to join their Non-Fiction team on a maternity cover for 12 months based in central London. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in the production of both colour illustrated and mono titles across a diverse and dynamic list.

You'll work independently to manage projects from concept to final delivery, ensuring each title meets high standards of quality, budget, and schedule-while also supporting senior leadership and collaborating across teams.

Key Responsibilities:

·Oversee full production cycle for mono and colour titles
·Manage schedules, estimates, and budgets for multiple projects
·Liaise with printers and suppliers to maintain quality and timelines
·Ensure timely creation and delivery of frontlist eBooks
·Collaborate with internal teams and attend progress meetings
·Maintain accurate records and update production systems

The Ideal Candidate will bring a strong background in both mono and colour book production, with a clear understanding of the technical processes involved in print and digital formats. Comfortable managing multiple deadlines, you'll have excellent project management and communication skills, a sharp eye for detail, and a calm, solution-focused approach. Confidence with tools such as InDesign, PDFs, and production systems is key, alongside solid numeracy and a proactive mindset. A natural collaborator, you'll thrive in a fast-paced environment and take pride in delivering exceptional work.

This is a brilliant opportunity for a confident production professional to join a fast-paced, collaborative publishing team and contribute to producing market-leading books. If you're passionate about publishing and ready for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Art/Creative

• Industries

  Book Publishing

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