HarperCollins Publishers UK
HarperCollins Publishers UK
1,001 – 5,000 Employees
eCommerceMediaRetail
HarperCollins Publishers UK is a UK-based media and retail business that publishes, markets, and sells books directly to readers. Its catalogue spans fiction, non-fiction, children’s, and young adult titles, with the company’s online platform combining publisher content and e-commerce. Visitors can explore authors and series, discover special editions and curated recommendations, purchase books, and find information about careers and customer support.

Production Controller – London Hybrid

Manage production for HarperCollins education and reference books, reprints, and special-sale titles. Oversee costs, schedules, suppliers, proofs, compliance, and delivery.

Description

  • Deliver frontlist, reprint, and special-sale titles within agreed budget, quality, and lead-time parameters
  • Estimate and track print, paper, binding, and plant costs
  • Negotiate with suppliers when appropriate
  • Provide accurate final costs and process invoices
  • Prepare costings using reliable commercial information
  • Coordinate title schedules from costing through delivery
  • Manage special sales from pricing and scheduling through printing, shipping, and delivery-note preparation
  • Collaborate with print and freight suppliers across Asia, Europe, and other regions
  • Coordinate with warehouse and client services teams on stock matters and title releases
  • Maintain title archives through the Digital Asset Management System
  • Verify that books and products meet applicable safety legislation
  • Ensure printed work complies with HarperCollins social compliance and licensor standards
  • Keep production-system records and data accurate and up to date
  • Build and maintain relationships with key suppliers
  • Review plotter, InSite, and colour proofs against specifications or previously printed copies
  • Coordinate with creative and commercial teams and participate in reprint meetings
  • Provide support to other Production Controllers and the Production Manager as needed

Requirements

  • Experience in book production
  • Demonstrated interest in print production
  • Clear and effective communication skills
  • Strong numerical ability
  • Willingness to seek help when resolving problems and escalate issues when necessary
  • Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
  • Working knowledge of InDesign and print PDFs is desirable
  • Ability to meet deadlines across multiple concurrent projects
  • Ability to prioritise competing workload demands
  • Strong organisational skills
  • Creative judgement and a keen eye for detail

Benefits

  • Hybrid working policy requiring employees to work from the London office three days per week

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