Assistant Editorial Controller

Manchester, United Kingdom

https://www.mncjobs.co.uk/company/university-of-manchester

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Job Description

Manchester University Press is a leading academic publisher producing around 200 new books and a selection of journals each year in the humanities and social sciences. Working in our Production Department, you will assist the Editorial Services Manager with the efficient handover of books from editorial into production. You will also liaise with our authors and suppliers, checking proofs and schedules, working with the team to ensure we meet our publication deadlines.
The successful candidate will have a passion for academic publishing. You will have a keen eye for detail and solid editorial skills. You will be an excellent administrator, ensuring accurate records are kept and enjoy working as part of a team. Joining a busy department, you will enjoy a varied workload helping to ensure our deadlines and high standards are met.
What you will get in return:

Fantastic market leading Pension scheme
Excellent employee health and wellbeing services including an Employee Assistance Programme
Exceptional starting annual leave entitlement, plus bank holidays
Additional paid closure over the Christmas period
Local and national discounts at a range of major retailers

As an equal opportunities employer we welcome applicants from all sections of the community regardless of age, sex, gender (or gender identity), ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation and transgender status. All appointments are made on merit.
Our University is positive about flexible working - you can find out more
Hybrid working arrangements may be considered.
Please note that we are unable to respond to enquiries, accept CVs or applications from Recruitment Agencies.
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Any CV's submitted by a recruitment agency will be considered a gift.
Please note this role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route of the Points Based System. Candidates will need to be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK in order to be eligible to take up the post.
Enquiries about the vacancy, shortlisting and interviews:
Name: Daniel Beach
Email: daniel.beach@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries:
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This vacancy will close for applications at midnight on the closing date.
Please see the link below for the Further Particulars document which contains the person specification criteria.