Production Editor, UCL Press
4 weeks ago
About the role
UCL Press was launched in as the UK’s first fully open access university press. In that time, it has published over books and has built a portfolio of 15 journals, which have achieved over 8 million downloads globally. UCL Press now publishes around 60 books a year and a number of those will be assigned to the Production Editor to oversee.
Hybrid Working:
This role is eligible for hybrid working with a minimum of 10% on site.
The purpose of the job is to manage a list of books and journals from handover of manuscript to publication, overseeing all stages of production from submission to final files. The Production Editor will manage a range of stakeholders and suppliers and will be responsible for commissioning and evaluating freelance and supplier work. The Production Editor has responsibility for budgeting, scheduling and quality control for assigned titles, and the role also provides general support to the Production Manager.
This appointment is subject to UCL Terms and Conditions of Service for Research and Professional Services Staff. Please visit for more information.
About you
We are looking for candidates who in particular have the following experience and skills:
Scholarly book publishing experience Experience of managing books through the production process, from manuscript submission to final files, with full responsibility for own titles / list (including managing budget, quality and schedule) and direct author liaison Experience of journal production and workflows from approved manuscript to final files Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with ability to handle negotiation effectively and tactfully with all project stakeholders Experience of managing a pool of freelance suppliers and undertaking regular quality control checks, giving feedback and testing new suppliers Strong copy-editing and proofreading skillsThe advert will close on the published date at 23:59 GMT. However, we may close applications early if we receive a high volume of applications. Interviews will be carried out online.
A job description and person specification can be accessed from the link at the bottom of this page.
Further details
To apply, please provide:
An up-to-date CV, including as a minimum detail of your current employment, salary and notice period, details of any former employment and your education history. A supporting statement, showing how your skills and experience meet each of the criteria marked ‘Application’ in the Person Specification found within the Job Description for this post. Your statement should be provided using the free text box under ‘Questionnaire’.If you have any queries about the role or have any queries about the application process, please contact , quoting the job title and reference number.
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What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which include: 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days); Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme; Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE); Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan; On-Site nursery; On-site gym; Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay; Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service; Discounted medical insurance.
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