Production Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for an organised, passionate individual to join our adult books Production team in a new entry-level Production Assistant role.
The Production Assistant will work across the whole of Pan Macmillan’s adult publishing programme. This includes lists such as Pan (Fiction and Non-Fiction), Picador, Bluebird, Macmillan Collector’s Library and Tor.
Reporting into the Production Manager, the role involves ordering reprints, working with text and cover files, liaison with printers and close collaboration with the rest of the production team. It will be an ideal first step on the path of a career in book production.
The successful candidate will:
- Have excellent time management and be comfortable handling a demanding workload
- Be able to establish and maintain good relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Have excellent attention to detail and comfortable working with numbers
- Have a passion for books and reading
Experience in the following areas would be beneficial but is not essential:
- An understanding of book production and / or printing processes
- Familiarity with Google for Work
- Experience using Adobe Acrobat, InDesign and other Creative Suite software
Job Description
This role is for a fixed-term period of 6 months, and will be based in our offices in Farringdon, London, with some flexibility to work from home each week.
Salary: £26,000
Closing Date: 24th March 2023
We are highly committed to equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background, religion and/or belief. Our full Diversity & Inclusion Pledge is available here https://www.panmacmillan.com/about/diversity-and-inclusion
All applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK in order to be considered for this role.
Please note that all personal information which we process in connection with your application will be treated in accordance with our Recruitment Privacy Notice available here: https://panmacmillan.com/recruitment-privacy-notice. Please read our Recruitment Privacy Notice before submitting your application
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Publishing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Production Assistant roles across Pan Macmillan's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Publishing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £26,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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