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Production Controller

Are you a Production Controller who is looking for an immediate start? We have a fantastic 6-month contract with a London based publisher of fine bound books looking for a Production Controller to assist with the high demand of backlist titles.

Our client is a highly respected trade publisher based in Central London, and they are looking for an experienced Production Controller to handle a wide range of illustrated classics and literary titles. You will ensure the highest possible standards at every stage of the production process, monitoring budgets whilst developing productive working relationships with external suppliers and internal publishing and department teams. You will also maintain schedules and records and prepare regular progress reports.

The successful candidate must have proven experience within a similar book publishing role, with a demonstrable knowledge of production processes, including illustrated titles and fine bindings. You will be experienced in preparing costings, scheduling and budget management. You will be highly literate, numerate with good IT skills, ideally with experience using Indesign/Quark.

You will also be resourceful and able to use your initiative, have strong communication, negotiation and organisational skills, combined with the ability to remain calm under pressure and an excellent eye for detail. This is a great opportunity for a passionate production professional to work on a renowned list of high quality, beautiful books.

Inspired Search and Selection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Production Controller

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