Pre-Press Co-ordinator (POD & ASR Programme)
Posted 1 week ago by Bonnier Books UK
£30,000 Per year
Fixed-Term
Hybrid
London Area, United Kingdom
Summary: The Pre-Press Co-ordinator will support the rollout of the Global Print-on-Demand (POD) programme and the Automated Stock Replenishment (ASR) initiative. This role involves preparing and amending print files, managing title data, and ensuring efficient workflows. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented and capable of handling high-volume tasks with accuracy. This position is a three-month fixed-term contract based in London with a hybrid working pattern.
Key Responsibilities:
- Locate and prepare print-ready files for assigned titles
- Amend cover files in line with POD and ASR requirements
- Set up and load titles across multiple systems
- Input and manage title data accurately
- Support both batch and manual workflows as required
- For ASR titles: raise and send master purchase orders
- Track progress and maintain clear records of completed titles
- Work to daily volume targets while maintaining accuracy
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in publishing operations, production, or inventory roles preferred
- Experience working with book files (covers, print specs, PDFs)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable working at pace across large title lists
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and handling data inputs
- Ability to manage repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining quality
- Familiarity with print-on-demand or similar workflows is desirable, but not essential
Salary (Rate): £30,000 yearly
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: fixed-term
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Reporting to: Production Manager
Location: 5th Floor, HYLO, 105 Bunhill Row, London, EC1Y 8LZ
Working Pattern: Hybrid - minimum of two days per week in the office; up to three days per week working from home
Department: Production
Salary: £30,000 per annum
Duration: Three-month fixed term contract
General Summary
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented pre-press expert to support the rollout of our Global Print-on-Demand (POD) programme and the implementation of our Automated Stock Replenishment (ASR) initiative. This is a high-volume, process-driven role focused on preparing files, amending cover files, and loading titles across multiple systems. The role will be critical in ensuring our backlist is globally available and efficiently managed. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, comfortable working at pace, and confident handling repetitive workflows with a high level of accuracy.
Key Responsibilities
- Locate and prepare print-ready files for assigned titles
- Amend cover files in line with POD and ASR requirements
- Set up and load titles across multiple systems
- Input and manage title data accurately
- Support both batch and manual workflows as required
- For ASR titles: raise and send master purchase orders
- Track progress and maintain clear records of completed titles
- Work to daily volume targets while maintaining accuracy
Qualifications and Experience
- Previous experience in publishing operations, production, or inventory roles preferred
- Experience working with book files (covers, print specs, PDFs)
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Comfortable working at pace across large title lists
- Excellent organisational and time-management skills
- Confident using Microsoft Excel and handling data inputs
- Ability to manage repetitive tasks efficiently while maintaining quality
- Familiarity with print-on-demand or similar workflows is desirable, but not essential
Company Benefits
- Contributory pension scheme
- 28 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Lively social committee hosting regular events
- Group Life cover - including 24-hour GP service
- Flexible working and flexible hours from day one of employment
- Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
- Wellbeing programme and daily benefits such as fresh fruit and porridge in the office
If you are interested in this role, please apply via our website. We look forward to hearing from you.