At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage production schedules and ensure timely delivery of award-winning children's titles.
- Company: Friendly, mission-led children's publisher with a passion for great books.
- Benefits: Flexible hybrid working, 4- or 5-day week options, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Short-term contract with opportunities to work on diverse projects.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in children's publishing while honing your production skills.
- Qualifications: Strong book production experience and exceptional organisational skills.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you a highly organised, detail-focused production professional with a passion for great children’s books? We’re seeking an available Senior Production Controller or Production Controller level professional to join a lovely children’s publisher to support the production team on a short-term contract starting in August. This is a hybrid working role, and our client is happy to have someone working a 4- or 5-day week.
About the role
You’ll take responsibility for titles across the production pipeline, supporting delivery through backlist and frontlist, ensuring timely commercial delivery of a range of award-winning children’s titles, all while maintaining the highest production standards. This is a hands-on role that requires a significant level of autonomy, working closely with colleagues across the business and with the company’s global supplier base. You’ll coordinate effectively, keep projects moving, and help ensure all production requirements are met to schedule and specification.
Key responsibilities include:
- Managing production schedules and title progress across frontlist and backlist
- Overseeing delivery for a range of formats and projects, including co-editions
- Supporting coordination of titles through testing stages and production checkpoints
- Ensuring quality and standards are maintained throughout the production process
- Liaising with internal teams and global suppliers to keep delivery on track
What we’re looking for:
- Strong book production experience
- A great eye for detail and exceptional organisation
- Creative, proactive mindset, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience and/or working knowledge of children’s books and safety testing processes is desirable
- Some knowledge of colour pre-press
- Experience related to co-editions and/or co-production is beneficial
- Safety testing experience is not essential—we’re open to the right person with strong production fundamentals
Why this role?
- Join a friendly, mission-led children’s publisher
- Make a real impact across the list in a relatively short, focused contract
Senior Production Controller/Production Controller – 2-3 Months Contract employer: Redwood Publishing Recruitment
At Redwood Publishing Recruitment, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values innovation and collaboration in the scholarly publishing sector. Our hybrid/remote work model allows for flexibility while fostering a supportive culture that encourages professional growth and development. With a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, we are committed to empowering our employees to thrive in their careers while making a meaningful impact in the field of Physics.
Contact Details:
Redwood Publishing Recruitment Recruitment Team
