Walker Books Company Profile

Company Name:	Walker Books
Country:	United Kingdom
City:	London
Post Code:	SE11 5HJ
Company Website:	www.walker.co.uk
Profile:	Home to books for all ages, Walker Books UK publishes many award-winning authors, illustrators and brands including Anthony Horowitz, Cassandra Clare, Lucy Cousins, Anthony Browne, Polly Dunbar, Patrick Ness and Where’s Wally? Walker Books UK is part of the vibrant international Walker Books Group that includes Candlewick Press in America, Walker Books Australia, the Walker Group Licencing division, and Walker Productions, developing Walker content for other media platforms, including Hank Zipzer for BBC. The Walker Books Group enjoys a unique ownership structure which includes all of its employees worldwide and more than 150 authors and illustrators. Walker is the world’s leading wholly independent publisher of English-language children’s books. ABOUT THE WALKER BOOKS GROUP The Walker Books Group is one of the world’s leading independent publishers of books and content for children. This vibrant international group includes Walker Books UK, London; Candlewick Press, Somerville, Massachusetts; and Walker Books Australia, based in Sydney and Auckland. Renowned for its truly original publishing and outstanding quality, the Walker Books Group is home to books for readers of all ages. Award-winning authors and illustrators for the group include National Ambassador for Children's Literature, Kate DiCamillo, M.T Anderson, Patrick Ness, and Jon Klassen, and major brands for the group are Maisy, Guess How Much I Love You, Tilly and Friends, the widely acclaimed Judy Moody and the bestselling Where’s Wally/Where’s Waldo.
Contact Phone:	7920419020

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Head of Logistics

Are you an experienced logistics professional looking to take the next step in your career? We’re looking for a Head of Logistics to lead our small but highly effective team and oversee the smooth, cost-effective distribution of Walker titl...

Vauxhall, London Walker Books ref: (Ref_28497) 21 days ago

Job Sector	Publisher
Job Type	Distribution Operations
Employment Type	Full-time Permanent
Skills	Strong knowledge and proven experience in book publishing distribution; A track record of managing multiple complex projects and prioritising effectively; Sound commercial awareness and confidence in negotiation and risk assessment; Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive working relationships across teams and with external partners; Experience managing and developing people; The ability to balance long-term strategic goals with day-to-day operational delivery; A track record of driving continuous improvement in processes and systems; A steady, solution-oriented approach in time-sensitive situations; Exceptional attention to detail; Advanced Excel skills and strong numeracy and analytical capability; Experience with distribution systems (Horizon, CDS are an advantage); A clear understanding of UK children’s book market trends and competitor benchmarks.