Operations Assistant

We're excited to offer an exceptional opportunity for an Operations Assistant to join a prominent independent publisher, based in central London. This hybrid, full-time permanent position boasts excellent perks including generous annual leave, summer hours, and more.

The role entails supporting the dynamic operations team in various capacities, including updating internal and external data feeds, creating digital assets like ebooks, managing sales reporting, and overseeing costs. The publisher, known for its diverse range of fiction and non-fiction titles covering politics, climate, and history, is expanding its operations team and seeks a proactive individual eager to dive into all aspects of the publishing process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer both internal and external data streams.
• Organise the production of ebooks and audiobooks.
• Support the distribution of the extensive catalogue through print-on-demand initiatives.
• Contribute to the creation, revision, and handling of sales reports.
• Supervise operational expenditures.

This role is perfect for someone with prior experience in publishing, who is enthusiastic about learning various facets of the industry. The ideal candidate should be adept at handling large volumes of data, adaptable to new processes, and proactive in improving existing workflows. Proficiency in Excel, excellent time management skills, problem-solving abilities, and strong communication skills are essential.

Familiarity with publishing metadata requirements and experience with the Virtusales and Biblio platform would be advantageous.

If this exciting opportunity to be part of a thriving publishing team, where your skills and passion for the industry can flourish, then please get in touch today.

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.