Job DescriptionAre you someone who is very process driven but also loves working with people and offering great service?
Are you looking to start or continue your career in Publishing, or simply looking for a new challenge?Then come and join Taylor & Francis Group - a leading academic publisher - within our Books Production Editorial department, where we are recruiting for a Production Editor to project manage books production across the Routledge and Taylor & Francis imprints!As a Production Editor you will oversee the production of new titles from receipt of the author's un-copyedited typescript through to delivery of the final product, ensuring new books meet our quality requirements.The key responsibilities of the Production Editor are:Commissioning suppliers, preparing material for suppliers, managing relationships with, and feeding back to, suppliersHandling incoming queries from authors and editorsMaintaining up-to-date information on our databaseQuality control of final content Controlling schedules Controlling budgets, and assessing and coding invoices for prompt supplier payment Completing multiple tasks to deadlines within a process driven environmentPlease note that full training will be provided.QualificationsIn order to be successful in this role you will:be accustomed to prioritising and working to deadlines, be organised, and be able to multi-taskhave excellent attention to detail and the ability to identify errorsunderstand the importance of maintaining information relied on by others, ideally through experience of using a databasebe able to manage expectations so that we deliver to everyone's satisfactionhave the ability to problem-solvebe able to work on your own initiative and as part of a teamhave the ability to build rapport with people and offer first class customer service as well as be very process-drivenadapt well to change and not be daunted by changing prioritieshave basic skills in MS Office including Word, Excel and Outlook, and Adobe Acrobat Reader, and have an aptitude and enthusiasm for working with new technologyideally have experience of working within budgets (but this is not essential)ideally have a basic understanding of the publishing process from typescript submission to final content (but this is not essential)Additional InformationWhat we offer in return:A salary of £31k to £35k pa (depending on whether you already have Production Editorial experience within academic publishing) + 5% bonusAn excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture25 days annual leave3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year4 volunteering days annuallyDay off for your birthdayCompany funded single cover private medical insurance Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
Pension scheme Life assurance, plus optical and medical careAdditional Information:This role is offered as a maternity cover contract.
The expected contract length is 12 months and is due to commence on 27th January 2025.Location: We offer a truly balanced working model with the successful candidate using our Milton Park (Oxfordshire) location as their office hub with the rest of the time working from home.
Closing Date: Applications will close on 20th November 2024 - but please note that applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising, so we encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.
* Please note that you must have the right to work and live in the UK *Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis If you're excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don't fit every item listed above.
At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background.
As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about.
Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.