Production Assistant, Bonnier Books UK Bonnier Books UK

Bookmachine; London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the book publishing industry is seeking a Production Assistant to join their Production team. The role involves managing reprints, data organization, and providing essential support in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates should be organised, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company-funded gym membership

Flexible working hours

Enhanced family leave

Volunteering hours for charities

Wellbeing programme with daily benefits

Qualifications

• Experience working in an office environment is beneficial.
• Ability to stay calm and focused when dealing with competing deadlines.
• Basic knowledge of the book production process is an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Management of backlist titles & reprints.
• Data management and organisation.
• General office administration and support.

Skills

Organisation skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

• Job title: Production Assistant
• Reporting to: Deputy Production Manager
• Location: 5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ
• Working pattern: Hybrid – minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home
• Department: Production
• Salary: £27,000 per annum

General Summary

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic and creative individual to join the Production team at Bonnier Books UK.

Bonnier Books UK produce an incredibly diverse range of books, from mono fiction through beautiful, high-end picture books, to complex novelty titles. As a key member of our friendly production team, you will work closely with internal colleagues and external suppliers across all imprints. You will be responsible for reprints and co-editions across a wide-range of products, as well as providing essential support to the team. Working with us will provide you with a career that is both diverse and challenging, providing a continual learning experience.

You will love books, have a great eye for detail, be numerate and exceptionally organised. You must be positive, flexible, a great communicator and both a strong team player and able to work independently. The ability to stay calm and focused under pressure is a must!

Key responsibilities

• Management of backlist titles & reprints –including confirming scheduling and pricing. Raising print orders and sending files to the printer.
• Data management and organisation –updating the company database and providing accurate data to the business, as well as supporting the team with various in-house workflows and invoices.
• General office administration and support – booking couriers, sorting parcels, recycling and filing.

Qualifications and Experience

• Organisation skills and an eye for detail.
• Experience working in an office environment is beneficial
• Ability to stay calm and focused when dealing with competing deadlines.
• A positive and flexible approach; able to work independently as required.
• Communication skills and a strong team player.
• Basic knowledge of the book production process is an advantage but not essential. Required training will be provided to the successful candidate.

Company Benefits

• Private health insurance
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Lively social committee hosting regular events
• Group Life cover – including 24-hour GP service
• Company-fundedgymmembership for all trade staff
• Comprehensive staff trainingandmentorshipprogrammes
• Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment
• Additional holiday allowance accrued for long service – and a full bonus week of holiday to celebrate your 10^thyear at BBUK
• Enhanced family leave – with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents
• Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
• Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure
• Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ
• Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office

If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you.

Bonnier Books UK is committed to building a diverse workforce through positive action. Currently, Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic employees are under-represented in our workforce and we actively encourage applicants from these groups. For further information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan here.