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Join the dynamic team at Head of Zeus for an enchanting career in publishing as a Production Assistant
Overview
Salary £27000
Location London, UK - Hybrid
Nomad Friendly? Hybrid (In-person ~3 day / week)- London United Kingdom
Expires Expires at anytime
Organisation Summary:
Head of Zeus, a subsidiary of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, is an innovative publisher of a diverse range of fiction, narrative nonfiction, and children's books. With a dedicated team of 35 in the vibrant Clerkenwell area and remote, this publisher brings together vast experience, worldwide distribution, and a culture that promotes creativity and decisiveness, making it an exciting place for literary enthusiasts looking to make an impact in the industry.
- Role Summary:
- Manage the paperback list, including first prints and reprints.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external suppliers like printers.
- Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet high-quality standards.
- Role Requirements:
- High level of organization and attention to detail.
- Passionate about books and the publishing industry.
- Strong problem-solving and proactive approaches.
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; knowledge of Adobe products and Biblio is advantageous.
- Benefits:
- Full-time, permanent position with a £27,000 salary.
- Hybrid working pattern available (2 days in office, 3 days remote).
- Eligibility for Bloomsbury's Rental Deposit Loan Scheme.
- Application Process Details:
- Submit a CV and cover letter via the 'APPLY NOW' button.
- Address application to Human Resources.
- Applications must be in Word or PDF format.
- Explain how you meet the role's requirements in your cover letter.
- Application deadline is Friday, 19th April 2024.
The organisation - Why they are exciting Head of Zeus, part of Bloomsbury Publishing Plc, is a publisher of fiction, narrative nonfiction and children’s books. We are committed to new talent, great writing and quality in everything we produce. With our 35-strong team based in Clerkenwell (and remote), we have centuries of expertise, global reach, and a nimble, creative, decisive culture.
The role - what the role entails An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our team of five as Production Assistant. Reporting to the Head of Production, your primary responsibility will be looking after the paperback list – first outing and reprints. You will be part of a busy and collaborative group and will work closely with all internal teams, as well as liaising with outside suppliers such as printers. You will ensure that every project is produced on time, within budget, and is of the highest quality.
Job requirements The ideal candidate will be highly organised, with a keen eye for detail and an enthusiasm for books and the publishing world. Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude are essential, along with excellent organisational and time-management skills. IT skills (knowledge of Office is essential and familiarity with Adobe products and Biblio desirable).
Benefits The role is a full-time permanent position with a salary of £27,000. The role 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). 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.
Applications details 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 Friday 19th April 2024.
