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Head of Production, Ebury

Are you looking for your next key leadership role?

If so, a fantastic new opportunity has arisen for a Head of Production to join Ebury.

We are looking for an inspiring production professional who is creative and can pro-actively offer ideas and operational solutions to the publishing division. Working across a diverse range of titles, spanning a range of non-fiction and fiction genres (from cookery to sport biography), the Head of Ebury Production will take responsibility for the day to day running of the production department. You will have a demonstrable background in successfully delivering to deadlines, leading high performing teams and being able to influence and negotiate at a senior level both internally and externally.

Your role will be varied and challenging, and no two days will be the same!  Some of your key responsibilities will involve:

  • Liaising with publishing colleagues to establish specifications and other requirements, proposing creative and operational solutions
  • Negotiating estimates and schedules from suppliers
  • Implementing buying strategies and group policy within your department
  • Managing large technology and workflow changes within your department
  • Managing and coordinating multiple projects including troubleshooting and delivering effective problem-solving
  • Liaising with internal departments and external suppliers to ensure they are kept up to date with the production schedules
  • Sourcing and building relationships with new suppliers and key internal stakeholders
  • Managing and developing the production team ensuring they have the support to work effectively

This role will suit an individual with strong personal organisation and relationship building skills. You will be a team player who is able to use their own initiative to effectively deliver projects on time and make informed decisions.

It is essential that you can demonstrate excellent technical experience, analytical ability and financial acumen.

If you think that this opportunity is right for you, please apply with a CV and Covering Letter by 30th May.

Company: The Random House Group Limited 

Country: United Kingdom 

State/Region: London 

City: London 

Postal Code: SW1V 2SA 

Job ID: 35663

Head of Production, Ebury

Full-time, Permanent
Publisher
Production, Operations, Management, Project Management, Digital Production

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