Production Assistant, Academic & Professional

Production Assistant, Academic & Professional London, England

Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
Full Time London, England 25000 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description

Production Assistant, Academic and Professional Production

The opportunity

We are looking for a Production Assistant to join our busy Academic and Professional Division, which publishes across a range of subjects including Philosophy, Education, Theology, Linguistics, History, Drama, Film and Media, and Fashion.

This would be an excellent first job for someone keen to enter the book publishing industry within the production-editorial environment.

The role

  • Uploading files to and distributing files from our digital-asset management system
  • Desk-editorial and print-purchasing work on reprints and new-in-paperbacks
  • Servicing Print on Demand and eBook conversion programmes
  • Providing administrative support to the team

Knowledge, skills and experience

  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Proven IT skills (knowledge of Word and Excel essential)
  • Keen eye for detail
  • Editorial and/or office experience (desirable but not essential)

Additional information

The role is a full-time permanent position with a salary of £25,000.

The role is based at our London office 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP 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: Wednesday and Thursday.

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 9th June 2023.

Bloomsbury reserve the right to close the role early if we exceed the required number of applications

Bloomsbury Benefits

As well as a fantastic opportunity to join a global award-winning organisation, Bloomsbury offers the following competitive benefits package:

Working Pattern

  • Hybrid working pattern of: 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred)

Holidays

  • 25 days holiday
  • 3.5 days Christmas company holiday

Other Benefits:

Two paid Personal Wellness Days

Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 45 minutes earlier in the week

Season Ticket Loan

Sharesave Scheme

In-house Doctor

Eyecare Voucher Scheme

Company culture! – Employee Voice Meetings, Staff Networks (Bloom, Disability, Mental Health, Pride and Parents, Guardians and Carers), 10 Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices, Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources

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.

The Book Trade Charity provide financial assistance for people looking to get into the publishing industry; you can find more information and talk directly here: http://booktradeentrysupport.org

Production Assistant, Academic & Professional
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

www.bloomsbury.com
London, United Kingdom
Nigel Newton
$100 to $500 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Company - Public
Publishing
1986
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