Production Assistant (Edinburgh University Press)

Other
Midlothian
August 8, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

Production Assistant (Edinburgh University Press)

Posted on: 31st July, 2026. Closing date: 7th August, 2026

Apply by 5pm on 7 August for this full-time, open-ended role based in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh University Press is a thriving academic publisher, producing over 330 new books and 60 new journals each year, with an emphasis on the Humanities and Social Sciences.

Edinburgh University Press are looking for a Production Assistant to join the team at their Edinburgh office on a full-time contract. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for providing support across the Production Department to maximise capacity and achieve business objectives.

Key Accountabilities

  • Books & Journals Desk Editor support
  • Inventory management
  • General Production Department support
  • Service excellence and continuous improvement

Person Specification

  • Clear, concise and prompt communicator
  • Organised
  • Ability to manage a busy workload
  • Comfortable working to deadlines
  • Proactive approach to pre-empt / resolve any issues and keep others well-informed
  • Positive and helpful
  • Personable
  • Comfortable with change

Salary: £26,000.00 per annum
Contract: Full-time, open-ended
Location: Edinburgh office with hybrid working

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