Production Controller - Books

Ref:PCB281118

Location: Abingdon, Oxford

Salary: Competive

We have a lovely opportunity to work as a Production Controller for a global publisher based in the Oxford area. This role is a very varied production role and will work within the Books production team, and will have responsibility for the production of a number of varied print titles, supporting the wider global team.

This is a highly interesting production role for someone who is keen to either start or continue a career in the production area of production.

Key responsibilities will involve:

• Responsibility for the production process from concept through to final delivery
• Dealing with suppliers on an international basis, negotiating on price, quality and timescales to ensure books are produced within budget
• Ensuring quality of books is of the highest standard
• Dealing with invoices and purchase orders
• Create books specifications

This is a challenging and rewarding opportunity for someone who is interested in production and has an analytical approach and a passion for publishing.

The successful person will have:

• Ideally, a basic knowledge of and interest in book production
• A strong eye for detail, a curious mind and a fast learner
• Solid organisational and communication skills with the ability to multi-task
• Strong IT skills including MS Office and Adobe would be an advantage

For further details of this interesting and varied production role, please send your CV and a short paragraph outlining your interest and salary expectations.