Who we are and what we do Headline and Hodder & Stoughton are divisions of Hachette, one of the largest publishing groups in the UK, with 10 publishing divisions and over 60 imprints. Everyone here is proud to be in the business of opening doors and minds. Headline was created over three decades ago to deliver the brightest and best entertainment. Story - real and imagined - lies at the heart of everything for us. We delight in seeking out storytellers and story lovers everywhere. We're serious about keeping people entertained and believe our books should be devoured, not left on the shelf. Hodder & Stoughton has over 150 years of ground-breaking publishing from book lovers, original thinkers and market leaders. Our unwavering mission is to publish the most compelling voices in every genre. We continue to find new ground, new audiences and new voices with every title we publish. We are passionate readers and believe in the power of words to change lives. What you'll be doing We have a fantastic opportunity for someone wanting to gain knowledge and experience in digital and print publishing within a busy production team. As Production Controller, Digital and Corelist, you will co-ordinate the production of the Headline and Hodder & Stoughton backlists, both print and digital. In this busy and varied role, you will work across the whole list and in close collaboration with various internal departments, notably editorial, art, inventory management and group digital. You will work closely with our suppliers, both in the UK and worldwide, to ensure that our titles are printed to the best quality and on time, wherever and whenever they are needed. On the digital side, you will provide technical support for the wider Production team, identifying and exploring developing digital technologies, devices and platforms, and ensuring our eBook design, functionality and accessibility features are all excellent. Who we are looking for Our ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, with a can-do attitude and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a friendly and inclusive team. You will be highly efficient and an excellent communicator, with a proven ability to manage your time effectively, prioritise, and work well under pressure. This is an entry-level position, perfect for an organised person who wants to get started in publishing. This role offers the opportunity to work on a wide variety of books with on-the-job training in any systems and processes you are not familiar with. Some experience demonstrating reliability and responsibility and a genuine interest in technology and innovation is needed, but prior experience in the publishing industry is not necessary. We are looking for someone who loves books and has a passion for getting them into the hands of readers everywhere. What we offer Our staff are our greatest asset, and our benefits reflect this: 28 annual leave days per year, increases to 29 days after 2 years' service and goes up to 30 days after 5 years' ( bank holidays) Private medical insurance Dental insurance Generous pension schemes Rent deposit loans 2 community days per year Summer hours (finishing at 1pm on Fridays during the summer months) Retail discounts through Hachette rewards Cycle to Work scheme Eye care vouchers Wide-ranging training library Development programmes (including mentoring) Up to 70% off book purchases A charity bookshelf 12 Staff-led employee networks that are voluntary, including AgeWise, Gender Balance, Thrive, Pride, All Together, Wellbeing and religious networks Season ticket loans And much more! The role will be based at our London or Sheffield office, with a blend of in-office (3 days) and homeworking (2 days) per week. Our commitment Hachette employs people on the basis of their abilities. We aim to attract and develop talent from a base as broad as the world of readers we want to reach, with a wide and representative range of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional and cultural backgrounds. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know. The Book Trade Charity offers financial support to people looking to enter the book trade but who may struggle to afford the costs of attending interviews and undertaking junior roles. For more information visit www.booktradeentrysupport.org