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Join One More Chapter's dynamic team at HarperCollins UK and revolutionize digital publishing with your passion for fiction and organizational prowess
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One More Chapter, an award-winning division of HarperCollins UK, is at the cutting edge of digital publishing, seeking to bridge the gap between authors, publishers, and readers. They specialize in commercial fiction, offering books in audio, eBook, and print formats. As a member of this innovative team, you will contribute to the delivery of high-quality books and be part of a flexible, fun work environment that values creativity and efficiency.
- Project management of titles to meet publication schedules
- Central coordinator for editorial freelancers
- Ad hoc proofreading and manuscript management
- General administrative tasks and internal liaison
- Typesetting using Vellum software
- Updating backlist files and managing submissions
- Order management for authors and editorial team
- Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
- Exceptional organizational ability and deadline-orientation
- Proficiency in MS Office suite
- Capability to multitask and learn various editorial/IT systems
- Independence and strong teamwork skills
- Innovative thinking and problem-solving aptitude
- Meticulous attention to detail
HarperCollins offers a hybrid working model, a comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, generous holiday allowance, and a range of employee networks and support systems. Training opportunities and access to various wellness resources are also part of their commitment to employee development and well-being.
To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through Applied, as email applications are not accepted. If you have questions, contact recruitment@harpercollins.co.uk with 'Vacancy Query' and the job title in the subject line. The team aims to respond within five working days.
Introduction to the role
One More Chapter is an innovative, award-winning publishing division of HarperCollins UK. They are the home of global bestsellers with a remit to be at the forefront of all things digital.
Combining market-leading digital publishing with the commercial expertise of HarperCollins, the vision for One More Chapter is to close the gap between author, publisher and reader; reacting speedily to reading trends and publishing the best in commercial fiction across all formats – audio, eBook and print.
We are looking for a new member to join our small but mighty team who is passionate about commercial fiction and delivering high quality books to readers. Do you love processes? Do you love efficiency? This is a unique opportunity to be part of the behind-the-scenes workings of publishing. We are focused on finding someone who is passionate about delivering top-quality products, who has exceptional organization and time management skills, who can react quickly to changing demands and actively seeks to improve workflow. There will be scope to be innovative and we are always looking at new ways of doing things. Please note, that this is not an acquiring role. This is a fast-paced fiction list and you will be part of a team that works flexibly and has a lot of fun along the way!
Core responsibilities:
Project manage titles to publication schedules and consistently deliver high quality books
Be the central point of contact for editorial freelancers and organise the freelance schedule for copyediting and proofreading
Ad hoc proofreading
Liaise with external stakeholders over manuscripts at each stage of the editorial process for copyedits and proofreads
General admin duties and correspondence
Undertake the production work of titles and liaise with internal departments where required, specifically publishing operations, production, audio, rights and design
Typeset all titles for print books and eBook using specialist software called Vellum (no prior experience of this software required)
Responsibility for updating backlist files for promotions and reprints
Creating and receipting POs and setting up suppliers on internal systems
Responsibility for ordering author copies from the warehouse to authors, as well as ordering in copies for the editorial team
Responsibility for monthly submissions to publishing publications e.g. The Bookseller
Responsibility for title submissions for the HarperCollins group newsletter
Experience required:
Excellent verbal and written communication skills to express technical and creative vision clearly
Excellent organisational skills and experience of working to deadlines
Advanced MS Word, Excel, Powerpoint
Skills required:
Remains calm under pressure, able to work at pace and to tight deadlines
Able to prioritise and manage multiple schedules
Capacity to learn and be adept at using multiple editorial and IT systems
Happy to work independently as well as part of a team
Dynamic and innovative, not afraid to do things differently
Excellent attention to detail
Active problem solver
Benefits
Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
28 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare cover and life assurance
Summer Hours
Free access to HeadSpace, employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
Relocation Rent Support Loan
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Gym membership discount
Onsite physiotherapy (London only)
Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to [email removed - click apply for more details] with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.
