Senior Production Assistant - Adult & Special Interest

Bloomsbury UK

ProductionFull TimeFrom £28k
Location
London, UK (Hybrid)
Posted
July 24, 2026
Expires
August 9, 2026

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Job Description

Role overview

This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring production professional to learn and grow within the industry. Bloomsbury publishes a prestigious international list of trade and specialist fiction and non-fiction titles. We are looking for a highly motivated, hard-working individual with a particular interest in print production to join our busy Adult Production team.

Responsibilities

  • Costing and processing mainly colour and some mono reprints
  • Processing some colour frontlist and some POD
  • Providing administrative support to the team

Qualifications

  • Excellent organisational and time-management skills
  • Proven IT skills (knowledge of Word and Excel essential)
  • A keen eye for detail
  • Some production experience on either mono or colour books

Application Information

  • Apply with a CV and cover letter addressed to Human Resources.
  • Format: Word or PDF only.
  • Deadline: Sunday 9th August 2026.
  • Bloomsbury reserves the right to close the role early if the required number of applications is exceeded.
  • For best results, please use a desktop to apply.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary: £28,000 pa
  • Working Pattern: Hybrid working pattern of 2 days office based / 3 days home based (or fully office based if preferred). Allocated office days are Mondays and Tuesdays.
  • Holidays: 25 days holiday, 3.5 days Christmas company holiday.
  • Other Benefits:
  • Two paid Personal Wellness Days
  • Flexible Fridays – take Friday afternoon off by working an additional 3 hours and 30 minutes earlier in the week.
  • Work Anywhere Fortnight - For two weeks of any calendar year.
  • Season Ticket Loan
  • Learning & Development - Free access to LinkedIn Learning, BookMachine Campus, InRehearsal & IPG Skills Hub.
  • Share Save Scheme
  • AXA Healthcare Plan (Private Medical Insurance)
  • Ride to Work Scheme
  • Peppy Health App
  • In-house Doctor
  • Eye Care Voucher Scheme
  • EAP Advice and Counselling
  • Bloomsbury’s Rental Deposit Loan Scheme: Interest-free rental deposit up to £3,000, paid back over 2 years, to support securing accommodation.

Location

  • London office: 50 Bedford Square, London, WC1B 3DP
  • Working Pattern: Hybrid (2 days office / 3 days home) or fully office-based.

Company Culture

  • Employee Voice Meetings
  • Staff Networks (Bloom, Accessibility, Mental Health, Pride, and Parents, Guardians and Carers, Multi-Faith)
  • Mental Health First Aiders trained across the UK offices
  • Publishing Events and access to free Publishing Resources
  • Bloomsbury is committed to diversity and inclusion and is an equal opportunities employer. Reasonable adjustments will be made throughout the recruitment process.

Logistics

  • Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
  • The Book Trade Charity provides financial assistance for those looking to enter the publishing industry.