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Pan Macmillan

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United Kingdom , London

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Salary:

33000.00 GBP / Year
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Job Description:

This is an exciting opportunity to join an industry-recognized team within an award-winning publishing house on a twelve-month fixed-term contract. We’re looking for an organized and detail-oriented individual who’s passionate about working across a variety of genres. This is an important and wide-ranging role for someone who enjoys seeing projects through to completion as accurately and effectively as possible.

Job Responsibility:

  • Project-managing a number of assigned frontlist titles, working across all elements of the editorial and production process, including copy-edits, proofreads, indexes, picture sections, endmatter and circulating jacket artwork
  • Overseeing multiple formats of assigned titles, including exclusive editions, export editions, backlist or reissued editions, and ebook files
  • Working closely with commissioning editors, authors, production controllers, artworkers and other key stakeholders to problem-solve effectively and to keep assigned titles to schedule and on budget
  • Booking and managing freelancers for assigned titles and quality-checking their work
  • Inputting at progress meetings, providing updates on projects and monitoring outstanding material to ensure critical path dates are met
  • Supporting the Managing Editorial team at peak times, working collaboratively to review key processes and carrying out general administrative tasks to assist with the smooth running of the department
  • Copy-editing and proofreading text, as required, and checking catalogues, sales copy and ad-hoc material for other departments.

Requirements:

  • Editorial experience: Previous desk-editing or editorial assistant experience with first-rate copy-editing and proofreading skills
  • Accuracy: An impeccable eye for detail and an excellent understanding of the English language, i.e. grammar, punctuation and semantics
  • Schedule management: An understanding of the editorial and production process and the ability to draw up, manage and renegotiate schedules in line with the critical path
  • Adaptability: A self-motivated, highly flexible approach to work and the ability to pivot between tasks as priorities dictate, managing multiple projects effectively
  • Technical proficiency: A strong understanding of Microsoft Word (track changes) and Adobe (for digital mark-up)
  • Integrity: An honest approach to project management and stakeholder liaison with a focus on providing reliable updates and high-quality deliverables
  • Community: The ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate effectively
  • Curiosity: A proactive interest in finding innovative ways to improve workflow efficiencies across the lifecycle of a book
  • Inclusion and representation: An active dedication to promoting diverse voices and inclusive practices, taking personal responsibility for ensuring our workplace and publishing reflect the communities we serve.

Nice to have:

  • Familiarity with Google for Work (Gmail/Gemini/Google applications)
  • Experience with Biblio (an advantage).
What we offer:
  • 28 days’ annual leave increasing with years of service + bank holidays
  • Generous pension scheme
  • Discounted private medical insurance
  • Group income protection scheme
  • Enhanced family pay and leave
  • Flexible working hours and summer hours (early finish on a Friday during summer months)
  • 2 Volunteer Days per year
  • 75% off all Pan Macmillan books and regular staff book sales (highly reduced rates)
  • Season ticket loan/advance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounts on shopping and gym memberships
  • Christmas club savings
  • Daily free breakfast and monthly company lunch

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
January 15, 2026

Expiration:
January 28, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
Hybrid work
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