Production Controller, Cornerstone

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Controller to join our Cornerstone Production team on a permanent basis in London. Reporting to the Head of Production, the Production Controller will bring good experience of mono book production, with colour being an advantage, as well as a range of formats and pre-press and digital workflows.

You’ll work closely and collaboratively with internal teams across Editorial, Design, Sales, Inventory, Finance as well as external suppliers, to identify and implement solutions for manufacturing, costing, and scheduling challenges. The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering front list titles across formats for hardback, paperback and some 4c printing. You’ll be passionate about producing high quality books across both fiction and non-fiction.

This role offers a chance to develop a wide range of production skills. It would equally suit a seasoned assistant looking to step up to controller, or a controller looking for a fresh challenge or to broaden their skillset. You’re used to managing a busy workload with a track record of successfully delivering to deadlines while meeting the expectations of multiple stakeholders. You’ll have excellent attention to detail and will be able to demonstrate a calm, positive and flexible approach to your work – even when you’re under pressure. You’ll be a team player but equally happy to work independently on your own initiative.

The team

Cornerstone publish a broad range of titles across fiction and non-fiction, commercial and literary, and are home to an exciting array of authors including Taylor Jenkins-Reid, Robert Harris, Stormzy, Hafsa Zayyan, James Patterson, Richard Powers and Georgette Heyer.

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This is a hybrid role, based at our office in Embassy Gardens, London. We are happy to discuss hybrid working arrangements with you during the recruitment process.