Are you an experienced book production professional who loves the variety and creativity of children's publishing?
We're looking for a Production Manager to join a highly regarded independent publisher on a nine-month fixed-term contract, working across a wonderfully varied children's list spanning fiction and non-fiction, colour and mono, from board and novelty books through to illustrated titles and YA.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with strong colour production experience who enjoys working closely with editors and suppliers and keeping multiple projects moving.
The role
Reporting to an experienced Production Director, you'll take responsibility for the children's list alongside general fiction and non-fiction reprints.
- Managing titles through the production process, from costing through to delivery
- Managing fiction and non-fiction reprints
- Obtaining quotes, preparing costings and negotiating with printers and suppliers
- Sending titles to press and managing schedules
- Managing production information and workflows using Biblio
- Supporting print decision meetings
- Working closely with editorial and internal teams to keep projects moving
- Supporting the wider production team and providing cover when needed
About you
You'll be an organised, confident production professional who can get up to speed quickly in a busy publishing environment.
- Experience in book production
- Good working knowledge of Biblio
- Hands‑on colour book production experience
- Experience of costings, print quotes and working directly with printers
- Excellent attention to detail and organisation
- Strong, proactive communication skills
- The ability to manage multiple deadlines and changing priorities
- A collaborative approach and willingness to pitch in as part of a small team
Experience within children's publishing would be particularly welcome as would co‑edition publishing , but candidates from broader trade publishing backgrounds with strong colour production experience are also encouraged to apply.
Why this role?
This is a role with real variety and the opportunity to work across different ages, formats and areas of the publishing list.
You'll work closely with a highly experienced Production Director and join a supportive, close‑knit team within an independent publisher committed to responsible and sustainable publishing. You'll also have opportunities to build direct relationships with suppliers, including visits to printers and paper mills.
Working pattern
The role is based in London, with a hybrid working pattern of three days in the office and flexibility around start and finish times.
This is initially a nine‑month fixed‑term contract.
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