Production Editor

Inspired Selection; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Profit-related discretionary bonus

Flexible Fridays

Job summary

A leading design agency in the United Kingdom seeks a Production Editor to enhance the quality of educational materials. This full-time position requires strong organizational skills and attention to detail. The successful candidate will proofread designer output, format materials, commission artwork, and manage project timelines. The role is based in Bedford, with hybrid options after probation. Benefits include private medical insurance, a profit-related bonus, and holidays starting at 20 days plus bank holidays, increasing with tenure.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills.
• Proficiency in editing and proofreading.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with precision.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading designer output for accuracy.
• Formatting text and images in Word.
• Commissioning artwork and tracking costs.
• Maintaining quality control procedures.
• Using studio systems for time records.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite

Advanced Microsoft Word and Excel

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Production Editor

Inspired Selection

Associate Director at Inspired Selection

Our client is a leading design agency for the publishing industry based in rural Bedfordshire. Renowned for their exceptional quality and creative excellence across both print and digital resources, they are now seeking a Production Editor to join their Publishing Services team. This team plays a crucial role in supporting the studio with non-design tasks and ensuring the highest standards of output across all projects. The successful candidate will initially be based in the office at least 5 days a week during probation, with the opportunity for hybrid working in future.

Salary: £25,000 - £28,000 depending on experience. Location: Rural Bedfordshire (car essential unless close enough to cycle). Holiday: 20 days + bank holidays, increasing by 1 day per year to max. 25 days + bank holidays. Hours: 37.5 hours per week. Other perks: Private medical insurance, profit‑related discretionary bonus, flexible Fridays (available on application).

The ideal candidate will be highly organised, detail‑oriented, and passionate about supporting production of high‑quality educational materials. You'll be working closely with the Publishing Services Manager and studio team, contributing to a fast‑paced workflow that demands precision, adaptability and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Proofreading designer output for editorial accuracy and carrying out editorial corrections
• Formatting text and images in Word
• Picture research and artwork commissioning
• Liaising with suppliers, tracking costs and timelines, ensuring projects are delivered on time and budget
• Maintaining in‑house quality control procedures and accurate time records using studio systems
• Using Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Word and Excel to an advanced level

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

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Art/Creative, Design, and Writing/Editing

Industries

Book Publishing

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