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Join the prestigious Bloomsbury Publishing team and help shape the future of beloved children's literature as a Production Assistant.
Overview
Salary
£27000
Location
London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly?
98% Remote- UK
Expires
Expires at anytime
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is an esteemed independent publisher known for its award-winning authors and the iconic Harry Potter series. With a commitment to creativity, collaboration, and inclusivity, Bloomsbury operates globally, with offices in major cities around the world. This is an opportunity to become part of a company that values well-being and ethical practice, offering a stimulating work environment where diversity is celebrated.
- Working closely with the Senior Production Manager in the Children's Production Division.
- Costing and processing reprints, co-editions, backlist eBooks, and some print-on-demand (POD) tasks.
- Providing administrative support within the team.
- Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach.
- Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
- A keen eye for detail and strong numerical skills.
- Proficient IT skills, including Microsoft Office; Adobe products and Biblio familiarity are a plus.
The position offers a competitive salary of £27,000 per annum for a full-time, permanent role, with flexible hybrid working options. Applicants can also benefit from Bloomsbury's Rental Deposit Loan Scheme to help establish their career in publishing. Apply by 19 April 2024 with a CV and cover letter via the 'APPLY NOW' button, addressing how you meet the role's requirements. Bloomsbury is dedicated to equal opportunities and invites applications from all sections of the community.
Bloomsbury Publishing Plc is a leading independent publishing house, established in 1986, with authors who have won the Nobel, Pulitzer and Booker Prizes, and is the originating publisher and custodian of the Harry Potter series. We have offices in London, New York, New Delhi, Oxford and Sydney. We are committed to creating a working environment that stimulates creativity and collaboration, is respectful of difference, is inclusive and ethical in its practice, and promotes well-being.
The role of Production Assistant, Children’s Production involves working on our prestigious backlist and reporting to the Senior Production Manager, Children’s Production Division. Key tasks will include costing and processing colour and mono reprints, co-editions, backlist eBooks and some POD along with providing administrative support to the team.
Job requirements include problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude, excellent organizational and time-management skills, a keen eye for detail and a good head for numbers, and IT skills (knowledge of Office is essential and familiarity with Adobe products and Biblio desirable).
The role is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £27,000 per annum. It is based at our London office on a hybrid-working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days for this role are Monday and Tuesday.
As an Assistant role, this position is eligible for Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme. To assist candidates who want to start and to establish a career in publishing, Bloomsbury offers an interest-free rental deposit to support securing somewhere to live. The rental deposit loan can be up to £3,000 and will be paid back over 2 years.
Please apply with a CV and covering letter addressed to Human Resources (Word or PDF format only) via the ‘APPLY NOW’ button detailing how you meet the requirements outlined above for this role by 19 April 2024.
Bloomsbury is a place where anyone of any background, race, ethnicity, religion, sexuality, gender identity, age, ability, or socio-economic status can thrive, feel comfortable, and be heard and accepted. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are willing to make any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please flag to the recruitment team if required. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
