Production Controller

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

Job summary

A prominent publishing company in London seeks an experienced Production Controller to join their trade team. This hybrid role involves managing titles, vendor negotiations, and ensuring high-quality product delivery. Ideal candidates will have strong book production experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. The position offers a competitive salary and an array of benefits, including private health insurance and a flexible working environment.

Benefits

Private health insurance

Holiday purchase scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Company-funded gym membership

Flexible working hours

Enhanced family leave

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing a list of titles and overseeing product delivery.
• Ability to negotiate with vendors and manage pricing.
• Experience in mono and 4-colour publishing processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage front list titles and reprints.
• Collaborate with teams across the business.
• Troubleshoot and resolve production issues.

Skills

Book production experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

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

If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward in hearing from you.