About the Role
We’re looking for a Book Production Manager to keep every title moving smoothly from signed-off manuscript to live listing. You’ll be the person who knows where each book is, what it needs next, and what could slow it down. It’s a hands-on role for someone who likes organised schedules, tidy files, and books that look and read the way the author hoped. Nice to have Experience with illustrated, children’s, or comic book titles Knowledge of ebook accessibility standards Experience supervising freelancers or a small team Why join us Work on a wide range of books, from memoirs and poetry to children’s titles and business books A small, friendly team where your ideas get heard Clear processes and the freedom to improve them
Responsibilities
- •What you’ll do
- •You’ll oversee production across our book publishing services, from proofreading and cover design through to printing and distribution on platforms such as Amazon KDP and IngramSpark.
- •Manage the production schedule for each title, from first draft review to publication
- •Coordinate proofreaders, designers, illustrators, and typesetters, and keep everyone to deadlines
- •Check proofs, covers, and interior files at each stage for quality and consistency
- •Prepare print-ready and ebook files that meet each platform’s technical specifications
- •Work with printers and suppliers on quotes, timings, and quality
- •Keep authors updated and make sure nothing goes out without their approval
- •Spot risks early and fix problems before they reach the author
- •Improve our production workflows, templates, and checklists as we grow
Requirements
- •What we’re looking for
- •Experience managing book production, ideally in publishing or a self-publishing services setting
- •A good working knowledge of print and digital formats, including ebook files and print-on-demand
- •Strong organisation and a careful eye for detail
- •Clear, friendly communication with authors, freelancers, and suppliers
- •Comfort balancing quality, cost, and deadlines
- •Confident with InDesign or similar layout tools, and with KDP and IngramSpark uploads
About British Book Publishing
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