Editorial Project Manager

Job Description Westchester Publishing Services UK is a division of Westchester Publishing Services, based in Danbury, Connecticut, US. We have been in operation since 1969, and provide editorial, typesetting, digital conversion, and design services to more than 600 publisher clients worldwide.Westchester Publishing Services UK is growing to support our expanding client list. We currently have an opening for 30 hours (5 days) per week, for an academic and trade publishing project manager.The position is a hybrid role, requiring 2 days per week spent on-site in our York office and 3 working from home. You will be working across multiple publisher accounts and be responsible for accounts of your own.ResponsibilitiesManage schedules, workflows, budgets, freelancers, and suppliersCopyedit and proofread to quality-check the work of freelancers and our in-house typesetting teamsAbility to understand XML-first workflows, digital and litho publishingQualificationsMinimum of two years book and journal production experiencePrior work experience in academic publishing highly desirableExceptional organisational skillsKnowledge and ability to retain different house stylesExcellent client-facing attitude essentialThe work is fast-paced, varied and rewarding. Team members are regularly personally thanked by authors in their book acknowledgement sections and clients give them glowing testimonials.An attractive salary of 26,950 per annum based on experience and working package are offered. To be considered for the position, please submit your application no later than 20 November, 2025. We will only contact the candidates who have authorisation to work in the United Kingdom and that are the best match for the requirements of the role.

Created: 2025-11-06