Production Controller

Bonnier Books UK; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing company in London is seeking a production controller to join their trade team. The successful candidate will manage front list titles and oversee product delivery, engaging with various internal and external stakeholders. Candidates should have demonstrated book production experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a hybrid working model with attractive benefits, including private health insurance, a pension scheme, and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension scheme

28 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company-funded gym membership

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Demonstrable book production experience across a range of products.
• Experience with mono and 4-colour trade publishing.
• Strong ability to manage complex titles with competing deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage a list of front list titles and reprints.
• Vendor management and price negotiation.
• Oversee successful delivery of product.

Skills

Book production experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Application Deadline: Jan. 9 2026 | London | Hybrid

Job Description

Reporting to: 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: 29,000 – 35,000 per annum depending on experience.

General Summary

A fantastic new opportunity has arisen for an experienced and creative individual to join the trade team at Bonnier Books UK Trade. We are looking for a first‑class production controller to join our talented production team. Flexibility, commercial acumen and experience in both 4‑colour and mono production are a must as well as having a positive and can‑do attitude.

Essential job functions / responsibilities

• Managing a list of front list titles and reprints as required
• Vendor management & price negotiation
• Product development & safety testing
• Colour & quality management
• Overseeing successful delivery of product
• Actively liaising and collaborating with various teams across the wider business
• Problem solving & troubleshooting

Qualifications and Experience

• Demonstrable book production experience across a range of products
• Experience of mono and 4 colour trade publishing
• Confident communication and organisation skills with the ability to forge strong relationships quickly with both internal and external stakeholders
• Able to manage a high volume of diverse & complex titles with competing deadlines
• Experience and knowledge of working in Biblio3 is beneficial
• Pro‑active quick thinking and analytical with a strategic approach and excellent attention to detail

You will be a key member of our friendly production team working with an international supplier base. You must be enthusiastic, positive, a great communicator and a strong team player.

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‑funded gym membership for all trade staff
• Comprehensive staff training and mentorship programmes
• 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 10th year 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