We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced, organised, and pro-active individual tojoin the Nosy Crow Production team as a Production Controller / Senior Production Controller (DOE).Nosy Crow is a multi-award winning, independent children’s publishing company with operations in both the UK and the USA. We make child-focused, parent-friendly children’s books for ages 0-12.This role is full time, and hybrid; you will be required to work in the office at least 3 days a week in our beautiful Grade 2 listed offices near London Bridge.The successful candidate will have the right to live and work in the UK.Please note that this role is specifically targeted at children’s book production and no other media.Purpose of the Job:The role of the Production Controller / Senior Production Controller requires responsibility for titles across all the lists including front list, backlist and co-editions. You will ensure the timely and commercial delivery of our award-winning titles, while maintaining the highest production standards. The role will work closely with colleagues across all areas of Nosy Crow as well as with our global supplier base and will require a significant level of autonomy.

You will be exceptionally organised, flexible and resilient, with ability to be creative and an eye for detail. You must be experienced in children’s physical book production, preferably with a good basic knowledge and experience of safety testing, 4c pre-press and co-editions. You are positive, focused, an excellent communicator and a strong team player. The ability to stay calm and focused underpressure is essential.Key responsibilities and tasks:Manage the production of a wide variety of Production projects and titles, involving a high level of organisation, production knowledge and expertise and excellent communication skills.Liaise directly with Rights customers ensuring the smooth flow of communication and data on the progress of their print orders including approvals and shipping documentation and that any special requests are met.Work closely with both the Creative and Sales department on the costing and production of full-colour projects, often to very tight specifications, costs and deadlines.Provide holiday cover for the production team on both front list and backlist – from pre-press through to bulk production and delivery as requiredProvide support wherever necessary in the department.Key skills, characteristics, and capabilities:Safety Testing knowledge and experience (preferable / desirable)4 colour pre-press and printing knowledge (essential)Excellent organisational skillsAccuracy and an eye for detailExcellent communication skills with a collaborative approachFlexible and adaptableChristmas closureSummer hoursEmployee Assistance ProgrammeIncome ProtectionCritical Illness coverGroup Life AssuranceEnhanced parental leaveCycle to Work SchemeSeason ticket loansUp to 80% off RRP for Nosy Crow book purchasesEmergency loansFree fruit and snacks in the officeMoving day leaveCharitable/socially beneficial leaveRemote working anywhere in the world for up to 2 weeks per yearThe starting salary for this role is £30,000 – £35,000 p/a depending on job level and experience.If this sounds like you, please email your CV, accompanied by a cover letter of no more than 500 words, outlining why you think you would be the perfect candidate for this exciting new opportunity to Rhianna Sandford athr@nosycrow.com . We look forward to reading your application.Please let us know if you are comfortable doing so, whether or not there are any reasonable adjustments that we should consider that would help during the recruitment process.The closing date for applications is midnight (UK time) on 19 th September 2024.Nosy Crow is a Disability Confident, committed equal opportunities employer. We believe that employing a diverse workforce is an important factor in success and make recruiting decisions based on applicants’ experience and skills. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective ofrace, age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion or belief, pregnancy and maternity, marriage or civil partnership.Applications are treated with due confidentiality.Nosy Crow is a member of the Living Wage foundation.Deadline for applications: Friday, 19 September#J-18808-Ljbffr