Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Production Controller to join our Cornerstone Production team on a permanent basis in London.

Reporting to the Head of Production, the Production Controller will bring good experience of mono book production, with colour being an advantage, as well as a range of formats and pre-press and digital workflows. You’ll work closely and collaboratively with internal teams across Editorial, Design, Sales, Inventory, Finance as well as external suppliers, to identify and implement solutions for manufacturing, costing, and scheduling challenges.

The successful candidate will be responsible for delivering front list titles across formats for hardback, paperback and some 4c printing. You’ll be passionate about producing high quality books across both fiction and non-fiction.

This role offers a chance to develop a wide range of production skills. It would equally suit a seasoned assistant looking to step up to controller, or a controller looking for a fresh challenge or to broaden their skillset.

You’re used to managing a busy workload with a track record of successfully delivering to deadlines while meeting the expectations of multiple stakeholders.  You’ll have excellent attention to detail and will be able to demonstrate a calm, positive and flexible approach to your work – even when you’re under pressure. You’ll be a team player but equally happy to work independently on your own initiative.

The team

Cornerstone publish a broad range of titles across fiction and non-fiction, commercial and literary, and are home to an exciting array of authors including Taylor Jenkins-Reid, Robert Harris, Stormzy, Hafsa Zayyan, James Patterson, Richard Powers and Georgette Heyer. 

What you’ll bring

Essential criteria:

• Previous experience of mono book production, with colour being an advantage.
• Previous experience across a range of formats and pre-press and digital workflows.
• You’ll have excellent attention to detail and will be able to demonstrate a calm, positive and flexible approach to your work even when under pressure.
• You’re used to managing a busy workload with a track record of successfully delivering to deadlines while meeting the expectations of multiple stakeholders.
• You’ll be an eager learner with a willingness to adapt with a flexibility to embrace new challenges.

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV and Cover Letter outlining why you are the right candidate for the role by 23:59 on Sunday 26th July 2026.  

Please ensure you include a cover letter, as it is a crucial part of our assessment process. The cover letter offers an opportunity to show how your experience and interests align with the role requirements. Typically, we expect the cover letter to be no more than one or two pages in length. 

Disability Confident 

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we offer interviews to candidates with a disability who meet the essential criteria for the role, and opt-in on their application form. The essential criteria for this role are listed as part of the ‘What you’ll bring’ section. There may be times when the volume of applications means we cannot take all eligible candidates to interview.  

If you would like to be considered under our Disability Confident Scheme for this recruitment process, please include the following code at the start of your cover letter: [Recr – TTL 351]

Please do not provide any additional information beyond the code in your cover letter. We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing PRHCareersUK@penguinrandomhouse.co.uk.

AI

Here at Penguin, we believe in the power of authenticity and human creativity. When you apply for a position, we want to encourage you to showcase your unique voice. Throughout our recruitment process, please share your own thoughts, experiences, and skills. This helps us get a true sense of who you are and what you might bring to our team.

We celebrate creativity and diverse perspectives, so please be yourself! While we recognise AI tools can be helpful, we recommend using them thoughtfully to ensure your responses reflect you.

Salary

The salary for this opportunity is c.£30,000 depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus bonus and benefits. 

Hybrid working

This is a hybrid role, based at our office in Embassy Gardens, London. We are happy to discuss hybrid working arrangements with you during the recruitment process. 

Additional Information

Disclosure requirements pertaining to the collection of your personal data:

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The retention period for your data is determined by the statutory time limits applicable in the respective country, beginning upon completion of the recruitment process. You can find these here.

You can contact the company’s Data Protection Officer at the above-mentioned postal address. 

Further information on data protection and your rights can be found here.
 

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