A charity in Yorkshire is seeking a Managing Editor to deliver and develop high-quality publications and information. The charity’s aim is to drive change at government level, and increase grassroots support. Regular home working will be considered.

Key duties:

• Manage the charity’s rolling programme of quality, research-led and public-facing publications and information
• Implement a production plan in partnership with the chief executive, and develop the charity’s quality processes for editorial work
• Brief, oversee and act as a senior editor for the work of team members
• Develop the sustainability of the publications through funding channels such as grants and sponsorship, in partnership with the fundraising team
• Develop the accessibility of our publications, and undertake writing projects
• Work with external academic and practitioner contributors, design houses, funders, and stakeholders
• Manage a small team, and act as a senior member of the charity

Experience / skills required:

• Strong background, at a senior editorial level, in a research-led, technical field
• Previous experience demonstrating a research focus; experience and confidence in analysing information relating to science/social science, particularly statistical analysis
• Excellent ability to tailor content to different audiences, creating information that can be understood by anyone, but provides significant content
• Process-focused, accuracy driven with first-class relationship building skills
• Previous experience in online content writing and editing
• Previous experience in the NGO sector is not essential

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to lisasmars@atwoodtate.co.uk

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Morgan Healey Retained Assignment. 

RCNi is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal College of Nursing, the world's largest organisation for nurses. Due to continued growth and a restructure of their sales department, RCNi now requires a Head of Sales.

Overall Aims:

• To lead, manage and engage sales teams to develop and grow revenues for advertising, sponsorship, and institutional global sales.
• To accurately develop and forecast sales department budgets (costs and revenues).
• Establish account management and development focus across the sales team, and maintain an understanding of competitor and market activity to inform RCNi initiatives and value propositions.
• Negotiate contracts, develop proposals, and respond to tenders, utilising business and pricing models that deliver a profitable return for the business.
• Inform sales strategy and plans through effective use of data and analytics to track performance, drive velocity of the sales pipeline and accurately report on sales performance to the wider business.
• Develop proposals and business cases to inform the development of new products, services and solutions to meet customer needs.
• To work effectively with marketing, customer service, product development and RCN commercial teams to grow RCNi UK and international revenues.
• Professionally represent RCNi at customer and stakeholder meetings.

Skills & Experience:

Essential

• 10 yrs experience of advertising, sponsorship and institutional revenue management within a publishing environment
• Leadership and management of teams of staff, managing budgets achieving sales targets.
• Experience of account development and management for digital and print products and services
• Knowledge publishing business models and licensing, and able to demonstrate experience of developing alternative revenue streams to achieve financial targets
• Track record of using data and analytics to strategically drive sales and manage sales performance.
• Experience of development and management of commission schemes
• Experience of UK and international market development and growth

Desirable

• Experience of Salesforce
• Experience of managing inside sales and customer success teams to drive traffic for conversion into revenue
• UK and International network of contacts

Apply online or send an up to date CV to:

James@morganhealey.com

+44 (0)1827 373750

http://www.morganhealey.com

Leading experts in STM Publishing & Digital Content Recruitment

Referrals: We will reward you with GBP500.00 if you know the perfect candidate for this position and our client hires them. You can send contact details of anyone you want to recommend to mail@morganhealey.com

Morgan Healey Retained Assignment. 

RCNi is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Royal College of Nursing, the world's largest organisation for nurses. Due to continued growth and a restructure of their sales department, RCNi now requires a Global Sales & Marketing Director.

Overall Aims:

• Develop and implement a global sales and marketing strategy.
• Plan, direct and control world-wide sales of all RCN Publishing (RCNP) products and services to deliver revenue growth, profit targets, increased Average Order Value and market penetration.
• Provide strategic leadership, management and support of the commercial department.
• Commission research and analysis to identify potential markets and customer segments, ensuring that an understanding of the market structure and realities informs business and product strategies.
• Initiate focused expansion of new markets, notably international, sponsored and consortia
• Oversee the development and management of the RCNi brand
• Act as an RCNP Company Director and attend RCNP Board meetings by invitation.
• Represent RCNP as appropriate to external organisations in the UK and overseas.
• Ensure data, market insight and analytics informs all sales, marketing and customer service activities to drive revenue growth.
• Communicate Sales, Marketing and Customer Service performance across the business to ensure all staff are fully aware of RCNi business performance.

Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of the nursing and health care sector within the UK and worldwide
• Extensive development and implementation of successful UK and international sales and marketing strategies within a publishing environment, with a track record of creating and increasing profitable B2C and B2B revenue streams through both new and existing channels
• Contributing to strategic objectives at executive level
• Developing and managing target driven commission schemes
• Utilisation of Salesforce to manager sales performance and inform customer relationship management
• Budgetary management and forecasting.
• Successful development, leadership and management of high performing sales and marketing teams
• Building effective relationships and working in partnership with a range of internal and external stakeholders
• Leading successful contract negotiations
• Innovative, multi-channel business model development.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills, with the ability to deal with people at all levels within and outside the organisation
• Up to date, in depth knowledge of commercial activities within a publishing environment
• Sound understanding of commercial contracts with excellent negotiation skills
• Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to lead, inspire and motivate a team
• Demonstrates initiative, proactivity and creativity in approach to work
• Strong planning and organisational skills with the ability to develop and deliver strategies and plans
• Excellent numerical and budgeting skills
• Competent analysis and report writing skills
• Demonstrates a commitment to delivering excellent customer service
• Able to commission and oversee market research, data intelligence and analysis

Apply online or send an up to date CV to:

James@morganhealey.com

+44 (0)1827 373750

http://www.morganhealey.com

Leading experts in STM Publishing & Digital Content Recruitment

Referrals: We will reward you with GBP500.00 if you know the perfect candidate for this position and our client hires them. You can send contact details of anyone you want to recommend to mail@morganhealey.com

Head of Marketing | Scholarly. A global membership
organisation, with offices in Oxfordshire, is looking to appoint an experienced
Head of Marketing to spearhead their growth plans for 2017 and beyond. As a
not-for-profit company, the aim of the organisation is to improve the future of
research communication by promoting the use and development of innovative and
new technologies in order to develop tools and services to enable advancements
in scholarly publishing.

This is an exciting new role with the company and you will be
able to demonstrate your strong experience using traditional marketing tools in
addition to having solid experience of building community networks.

You will have:

• A confident and organised approach

• Experience of line management

• Excellent digital marketing skills

• Strategic marketing experience

This role does not need to be based from the companies
Oxfordshire offices, although regular visits may be required to liaise with
colleagues.

For further information on this really very unique senior
marketing position, please contact Donald Smith at d.smith@inspiredselection.com

Early applications will be prioritised and interviews are likely
to be early in the new year.

Are you creative and detail-orientated with an aptitude for digital tools?  Our client is a global, not-for-profit scholarly organisation, with a small and vibrant office in Oxford. As International Community Outreach Manager, you will engage and grow a membership base within the global academic community, through innovative events and outreach to an ambassador network. Building and developing relationships is key to this post and you will be able to demonstrate cultural sensitivity and an aptitude for working with academic and research networks. You will train and manage new ambassadors globally, use online forums, blogs and social media to develop links, devise and carry out events for members such as conferences and talks, and collaborate with organisations all over the world to promote them.

You should have:

• A confident and organised approach
• Experience working with online forums and social media
• Strong digital skills
• Events/logistics experience
• Additional language skills would be advantageous

This is a fantastic role for someone with creative ideas, a can-do attitude and the ability to connect with a wide range of people. An opportunity to work for a small and vibrant office – don’t miss out!

To apply for this position, please contact Zoe Washford at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email:  z.washford@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

**Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

Our client a leading STM publisher based in central London is now looking for an experienced Associate Editor to join their editorial team. This is a newly created role and an exciting opportunity to support the management and growth of an extensive portfolio of online and print educational clinically-focused products.

Key duties:

• Edit and proof-read content for accuracy and appropriateness
• Commission articles and coordinate copy flow ensuring content is published according to schedule
• Develop and maintain professional and productive relationships with scientific leaders and experts
• Manage freelance editors, designers and medical writers, including invoicing
• Attend editorial board meetings and conferences and stay informed on advances and developments in the field
• Adapt and edit engaging online website content

Experience / skills required:

• Solid experience in an editorial role within STM publishing or Medical Communications is essential
• A biomedical degree or extensive equivalent experience
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with clinical experts and specialist authors
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to multitask, meet deadlines and prioritise effectively
• Experience in online content development would be advantageous and a familiarity with CMS
• A proactive attitude and a good team player with the ability to adapt and take on new responsibilities as they arise

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Karine Nicpon   

Tel:                   020 7034 7905

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

We are looking for an extremely well-organised and self-motivated individual to come and help the sales and events teams at the Bookseller. The role is largely an administrative one, working for the Events Manager and the Director of Publisher Relations. With various events from the YA Prize to FutureBook and a weekly magazine, the candidate will be able to prioritise their workload, use their initiative and thrive under pressure. 

Please send your CV and covering letter to Emma Lowe. emma.lowe@thebookseller.com

A leading independent, specialist medical communications consultancy, with offices in Europe and North America, is looking for an experienced Medical Editor to join their growing team. The company writes and produces educational campaigns on behalf of the global pharmaceutical industry and this position would be based in their Oxford office.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Editing of medical manuscripts
• Managing the design, layout and typesetting of assigned projects
• Proof reading and validating data against source material
• Working as a member of the team in maintaining print quality and promoting efficient and effective work practices.

The company has a highly ethical approach, as would be expected, and the ideal candidate will have the same values with regards to their approach to work. You will ideally have a strong life science background.

First class editing and proofreading skills are a must as is experience of dealing with in-house writers and external designers. You will have excellent project management skills, good written and verbal communication skills and the ability to establish good rapport with clients. Experience of working as a medical editor in an established medical communications company will be an advantage.

To apply for this position, please contact Chloe Rhysat Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: c.rhys@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

**Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

A leading trade publisher is looking for an enthusiastic and organised sales executive to join them in their beautiful offices in central London.  You will be play a key part in maintaining key relationships with their supermarket customers. This role starting on Monday 12 December for approximately 1 month (with possible extensions) while the publisher recruits for the permeant role. 

Key duties:

• Ensure that customers receive the best possible information, selling material and general support

• Record and process orders

• Ensuring all sales and marketing material is distributed to the department

   

   

Experience / skills required:

• Previous sales admin experience within trade publishing/ liaising with supermarkets

• Organised, efficient and self-motivated

• Excellent communication and customer service skills

• Strong IT skills including MS Excel

   

   

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations ASAP to alisonredfearn@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:             Alison Redfearn

Tel:                    020 7034 7922

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Atwood Tate acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent and contract vacancies and an Employment Business for interim and temporary recruitment.

An educational software and assessment company in London is looking for an International Sales Manager to grow sales of their products to international schools worldwide. This role would suit someone who is already working in an international sales role or environment and has experience selling educational or software products.

Key duties:

• Establish and nurture relationships with key decision makers within international schools
• Deliver face to face and virtual sales presentations to demonstrate products
• Keep up to date with developments in the K-12 sector and identify new and emerging opportunities
• Maintain a pipeline of prospective customers and record contacts on the company CRM system
• Attend occasional conferences and exhibitions

Experience / skills required:

• Experience working in an international sales role or environment
• Experience selling educational or software products
• Proven consultative sales and account management experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Fluency in a foreign language would be advantageous

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to olivia@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Olivia Constantinides

Tel:                   020 7034 7869

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

This is an exciting opportunity to join this global publishing house for an ambitious and motivated Marketing Manager.

A pivotal role within the Books Marketing department, sharing management of our high profile list, and taking the lead for channel marketing innovation through content, video and social media activities.  In addition this post-holder will be responsible for  Social Media and the Twitter channel for the list. A creative yet strategic approach to nurturing books, exploring, refining and improving effectiveness of email campaign and promotional channels, and experimenting with new digital marketing opportunities.  Make innovative use of the full marketing mix to include as new promotional channels and techniques – to communicate to customers and generate leads and sales, including email, direct mail, catalogues, advertising, content marketing, SEO, video and social media marketing. Conference attendance.

• Educated to degree level or equivalent
• Positive and energetic

A well-known scientific publisher based in central London is looking for a Senior Editor to commission, edit and project manage a broad range of online resources for healthcare professionals. This is an exciting and varied new role suitable for an experienced candidate and covering a wide breadth of healthcare topics in different forms of content.

Key duties:

• Manage allocated therapy area portals on website, including budgets, schedules, editorial boards, etc.
• Develop commissioning plans and project manage custom projects ensuring they are delivered on time, to budget and brief
• Liaise with technical team to track and analyse metrics
• Line-manage 1 or 2 team members, helping them with commissioning plans and providing feedback and coaching
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key opinion leaders and internal and external stakeholders
• Keep up-to-date on important clinical issues and market trends

Experience / skills required:

• Solid experience in an editorial role within STM/medical publishing or medcomms agency is essential
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a biomedical subject is required
• Good knowledge and understanding of clinical medicine and pharmaceutical industry
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact and engage with specialist authors and clients
• Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritise and meet strict deadlines
• A proactive, resourceful and adaptable attitude with a creative flair
• Line management or supervisory experience is essential
• The ability to travel internationally as required

Applications ASAP, please

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Karine Nicpon   

Tel:                   020 7034 7905

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Exciting new challenge for a Book Designer who wants to work for an award-winning, global publishing house. Are you a talented and creative designer looking for a new role based in London. You will be working on a wide range of children’s books and should have good book design experience.

To compose art briefs, design layouts and create book covers

Project manage a range of books from concept to approval & final print- ready

Manage third-party contributors, including illustrators and freelancers

• A good design background in book publishing
• An enthusiasm and passion for books
• Proven InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop skills
• Childrens experience advantageous not essential

Hodder and Stoughton

Hachette UK, one of the UK’s leading publishing groups, is seeking an enthusiastic, organised Sales Executive to join the busy Sales Department. We are looking for a true team player, who can make a real contribution to a dynamic department.

The role is a crucial part of the UK sales team and you will work across the following divisions: Hodder & Stoughton, John Murray Press, Quercus, Headline and Hachette Children’s Group. You will ensure that customers receive the best possible information, selling material and general support. You will play a key part in recording and processing orders for a variety of supermarket customers, and will also be responsible for ensuring all sales and marketing material is distributed to the department. You must be able to accompany the Key Account Managers to customer meetings and help them both with presentations and follow up actions.   Analysis of customer sales performance will also be part of the role. 

You will need to be organised, efficient and self-motivated. You’ll be calm under pressure and able to prioritise work across various accounts and businesses. You will have excellent written and verbal communication skills, with both colleagues and customers. You’ll also have excellent excel skills, able to work on your own initiative and have a determination to get the job done. Attention to detail is essential.

You’ll also be a specialist in the Sales Team for Headline, have a full knowledge of the list and be a resource to the rest of the team with general queries. As part of this you will run the trade marketing program of Headline High Street in conjunction with the marketing team and be able to use your creativity and social media skills.

In return, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package together with a creative, fast-paced and fun working environment. This is a great first step in a Key Account Management career.

To apply, please email your CV, covering letter and salary details to: recruitment@hachette.co.uk Alternatively, send to: HR Department, Hachette UK, Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ. 

Closing date: 16th December 2016

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to get in touch directly with shortlisted candidates. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please do let us know.

Hachette UK is an equal opportunities employer and employs people on the basis of their abilities.

Based in beautiful offices in central London, this Senior Publishing Editor position is an exceptional opportunity to join a prestigious scientific society to work on their new open access journal.

Key duties:

• Take the lead on all publishing aspects of journals, and ensure strategic targets are met
• Contribute to the journals’ development and devise and implement publishing strategies
• Ensure the journals are leaders in their fields by identifying trends and opportunities within the market
• Manage budgets and contribute to the financial development of the publishing department
• Manage staff and motivate colleagues, co-ordinating editorial activities
• Manage the peer-review process and post-acceptance procedures
• Work closely with the marketing team and take ownership of the journal to ensure high impact and visibility
• Travel to UK and international conferences or seminars as required

Experience / skills required:

• Established editorial and development experience in an STM journals publishing environment
• Excellent knowledge of the STM market and its publishing requirements
• An active awareness of hot topic areas across the sciences
• Experience of managing the peer-review process
• First-class communication and relationship building skills
• A proactive and thorough approach to work with a problem-solving attitude
• Good organisation skills with the ability to work under pressure
• A degree in a scientific subject or equivalent

Applications ASAP, please

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Karine Nicpon   

Tel:                   020 7034 7905

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

A wonderful opportunity to be a key player in a vibrant literary agency with a reputation for launching the careers of debut writers on a global level. 

Madeleine Milburn Ltd is looking for a highly organised, proactive and dynamic Junior Rights Agent to join the agency's Mayfair office.  The successful applicant will be an avid reader, have excellent attention to detail, strong pitching skills and a willingness to get involved with everything at this boutique yet highly successful, expanding agency.

Responsibilities include handling the agency’s translation rights around the world, communicating with authors, evaluating submissions, pitching books to publishers, liaising with sub-agents, attending book fairs, negotiating and processing contracts and managing all rights administration.

At least 2 years’ experience in rights is required and a knowledge of current trends in the book market. 

To apply, please email your CV and a cover letter that includes your notice period to jobs@madeleinemilburn.com no later than 3rd January 2017.

Please apply direct to the email address provided. The Apply button will lead to the company website.  Thank you.

Hodder Education

The Hodder Education Group is a vibrant and growing business with Hachette UK. Over the past few years it has succeeded in winning market share through curriculum change in the UK, and has significantly grown its international business in a wide range of markets. In addition Hodder Education has made a string of successful acquisitions, building its primary strength with the addition of Rising Stars and Galore Park, and growing through targeted list acquisition in the Caribbean and Singapore.

The company is the two-time winner of the British Book Industry Awards sponsored by the Bookseller (2015 and 2016); on both occasions the judges commented on the energy and dynamism evident within Hodder Education, making it “obviously a great place to work”.

We are looking for a permanent Production Controller. You should have at least 2 years’ experience at Controller level, including colour book production and working with suppliers worldwide. You should demonstrate a good understanding of typesetting, repro and print technology. An eye for detail, teamwork skills and a ‘can-do’ attitude are all prerequisite. Knowledge of Biblio3 is desirable, but not essential.

We are also seeking a temporary Production Assistant (fixed-term contract until September 2017). You will be responsible for the production of reprints, maintaining production systems, and a variety of tasks within the department. Candidates must have prior experience in a publishing environment or have completed a publishing course.

To apply for either role, please email your CV, covering letter and salary details to: recruitment@hachette.co.uk. Alternatively, send to: HR Department, HUK, Carmelite House, 50 Victoria Embankment, London, EC4Y 0DZ.

Closing date: 13 January 2017

Unfortunately, due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to get in touch directly with shortlisted candidates. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please do let us know.

Hachette UK is an equal opportunities employer and employs people on the basis of their abilities. 

Do you want to join a small, creative team at an award-winning indie photobook publishing house?

We are looking for an energetic, highly organised individual to help run the office and project manage new titles at a small East London photobook publishing company that has a fast growing reputation and received multiple awards. We need someone who has experience in publishing, is passionate about the photobook world and who has a serious talent for admin and/or experience of managing creative projects.

Hoxton Mini Press publishes collectable photography books, mostly about East London and now about other cities and topics further afield. In a few years we have received critical acclaim from the likes of Martin Parr, Time Magazine, theGuardian and many others and we sell our books throughout the world including at the Tate Modern (covered in 'bestseller' stickers). We have a loyal following around the world for our dedication to both quality and accessibility. The growth has been exhilarating but not without organisational challenge and we need help to take the next step.

The Hoxton Mini Press team is currently three people with the occasional intern. We are an inclusive, supportive team which means you will be part of all aspects of the business, from design, production, branding, marketing, going to events, meeting artists, through to sales and even offering opinions on new titles and cover designs – something you could not enjoy in a larger company. We want you to make us a better company and we want to make you a more experienced, rounded individual.

Because we are growing quickly there will be a great opportunity to develop with the job and take on larger roles in the future.

KEY TASKS

(The role has a degree of flexibility dependent on experience, skills and interest)

• Managing the office and in-house stock
• Project-managing new titles (overseeing timetables, collating editorial content, corresponding with the artists, setting and running meetings)
• Updating our website with new titles, new copy and managing subscriptions
• Dealing with our distributors and customers
• Offering input on design, editorial and new titles.
• Working closely with our PR company
• Attending book fairs and events (some outside London)
• Dealing with photographers and artists
• Working on our social media presence
• Writing press materials and blurbs
• Answering or forwarding initial emails and enquiries

Salary - £22-26K depending on experience
Start date: Feb/March 2016

Please follow the link to apply - https://hoxton-mini-press.homerun.co/office-and-project-manager/en 

Temp copy-editors with knowledge of XML are required to work on E-Learning projects in print and online. These roles are starting immediately for a period of two –three months as may be required. Based on site in Buckinghamshire.

Key duties:

• Copy-edit text in Word, XML and other formats in compliance with house style
• Produce proofs (page and web) of edited items for checking by authors
• Communicate directly with authors and academic staff in relation to editorial work
• Proofread, check and user-test print and web items, correct errors and escalate issues
• Contribute to ensuring learning materials meet standards for accessibility
• Use content management system as specified for production tasks
• Support managers in the planning, scheduling and coordination of production projects
• Assist in integrating text and media assets (artwork, audio, video, interactive), as required

Experience / skills required:

• Excellent standard of written and spoken English, grammar and spelling
• Strong IT skills, especially MS Word, Outlook and other Microsoft packages
• Excellent copy-editing and proofreading skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to influence those in more senior positions including academic authors
• Experience of using XML editing software in a publishing context and using content management systems
• Knowledge of templates, style sheets, macros
• GCSE Grade C in English and Mathematics
• A further or higher education qualification

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations ASAP to kelliemillar@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Kellie Millar

Tel:                   020 7 034 7897

Atwood Tate acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent and contract vacancies and an Employment Business for interim and temporary recruitment.

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

We are looking for a Senior Designer to join our Picture Books & Classic Characters design team. Please note this is a maternity cover position likely to last 12 months.

We design for some of the very best authors and illustrators in children’s publishing including, amongst a host of others, Allan Ahlberg, Julia Donaldson, Helen Oxenbury, Ed Vere, Shirley Hughes, Nadia Shireen, Emma Chichester Clark, Nick Sharratt, and our fantastic partnership with the V&A.

We are looking for an experienced picture book designer with exceptional type and layout skills and demonstrable experience of nurturing close working relationships with illustrators, authors, editors, production colleagues and other designers. Good clear communication and organisational skills are vital. Above all we are looking for a great, proactive designer who understands what engages the very young, is bursting with commercial ideas and has the skills to make them happen.  

Please apply with a PDF that showcases three examples of your work that you are most proud of and that demonstrate that you have the skills for this role, a CV and a short letter which tells us why this ad caught your eye (both also in PDF format).

If this sounds like your perfect next step, please apply with your CV and cover letter no later than Sunday 15th January.