Production Assistant, Farshore

Be Applied Ltd; London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in publishing is seeking a Production Assistant for their Farshore division in London. This hybrid role is ideal for someone interested in book production, offering a chance to work with renowned authors and diverse titles. Responsibilities include managing reprints, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring compliance with safety legislation. The company values authenticity and integrity, encouraging applicants to reflect their own experiences honestly.

Benefits

Work from home option

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Mentoring/coaching

Cycle to work scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare and life assurance

Season ticket loans

Retail discounts

Qualifications

• Interest in print and eBook production.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reprints are produced within budget by estimating costs and processing invoices.
• Manage schedules for co-editions and reprints, communicating with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with suppliers globally to ensure effective production.

Skills

Communication

Organizational

Attention to Detail

Numeric Skills

Ability to Cope Under Pressure

Job description

Location: Hybrid · London, UK (3+ days office based)

Seniority: Junior

• Closing: 11:55pm, 25th May 2025 BST

Perks and Benefits

• Work from home option
• Wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Mentoring/coaching
• Cycle to work scheme

Candidate Happiness

8.66 (29684)

Job Description

HarperCollins is one of the UK’s foremost, diverse and innovative multi-platform publishers. We publish a wide range of books, ePubs and audio products from contemporary fiction to thrillers, fantasy, children’s literature, classics, non-fiction, and digital media. With nearly 200 years of history, we publish renowned authors, including Nobel laureates and bestsellers, as well as beloved titles like Winnie-the-Pooh, Mr Men, and works by Michael Morpurgo.

Our Production Team seeks a Production Assistant for our Farshore division. This permanent role offers a great opportunity for someone interested in entering book production within a forward-thinking company.

Responsibilities

• Ensure reprints are produced within budget by estimating costs, negotiating with suppliers, and processing invoices.
• Run reprint costings using accurate information for decision-making.
• Manage schedules for co-editions and reprints, from pre-press to delivery, communicating effectively with stakeholders.
• Manage co-editions reprints, including pricing, scheduling, and file approvals.
• Coordinate with repro, print, and freight suppliers globally to ensure effective production.
• Liaise with warehouse and client services on stock issues and title releases.
• Manage archiving processes to ensure product availability via Cumulus.
• Ensure compliance with safety legislation and social standards, especially regarding licensors.
• Manage eBook production and corrections where relevant.
• Maintain accurate records within the production system.
• Develop relationships with key suppliers.
• Check proofs and ensure printing matches approved proofs or previous copies.
• Communicate with creative and commercial teams regularly.
• Assist other team members to manage workload and departmental needs.
• Ensure technical files are current for reprints and co-editions.

Key Skills/Experience

• Strong communication skills, both oral and written
• Good numeric and organizational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to cope under pressure and meet deadlines
• Interest in print and eBook production

Additional Benefits

• Hybrid working model (3 days in-office)
• 28 days holiday plus bank holidays (holiday buy/sell options)
• Enhanced pay for maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental leave
• Private healthcare and life assurance
• Summer Hours
• Wellbeing programs including HeadSpace, helpline, mental health first aiders, and wellbeing portal
• Season ticket loans, cycle to work scheme, relocation support
• Employee networks and extensive training opportunities
• Additional perks like physiotherapy, charitable matching, electric vehicle schemes, free e-books, retail discounts, onsite prayer room, and more.

HarperCollins values authenticity and integrity. Please respond honestly to assessment questions, reflecting your own thoughts and experiences. External AI assistance is discouraged unless explicitly permitted. For queries, contact [e-mail] with ‘Vacancy Query’ in the subject. Applications must be submitted via Applied; email applications are not accepted.