Operations Executive (12-month FTC), Bonnier Books UK

  • Full Time
  • Temporary
  • London
  • Up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience GBP / Year
  • Full Time
  • Temporary
  • London
  • Up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience GBP / Year

Bonnier Books UK

At Bonnier Books UK, we believe that every book matters. We love to publish stories and content that open our eyes to new perspectives and bring us closer together. We offer a nurturing home for our authors, illustrators and brand partners, publishing bestselling books for readers and listeners everywhere. We know that fantastic stories can come from anywhere and our purpose is to bring them to as wide an audience as possible, a simple ethos that has led to us becoming one of the country’s leading publishers. The offspring of Bonnier Books, a family-owned top-15 world publisher headquartered in Sweden, we are inspired by a rich literary heritage but not bound by convention. We think in generations rather than quarters, and strive always to operate in an open, curious way that contributes to the future of the planet and its people. As a climate-neutral publisher we are an active participant in the Science Based Target initiative, committed to a strategy to limit global warming to 1.5 °C.

Job Description

Job title: Operations Executive (12-month FTC)

Reporting to: Operations and Inventory Director

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: Operations

Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience

General Summary

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented operations executive to support the smooth running of day-to-day operations during a period of transition to a new distributor. This role is critical in maintaining efficient processes across inventory management, Amazon operations, and general operational support. The ideal candidate will bring experience in sales operations or inventory operations, with a flexible approach and strong problem-solving skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within the publishing industry and contribute to a key phase of strategic change.

Key responsibilities

  • Support Amazon operational tasks, including maintaining stock availability, listings, and issue resolution.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure smooth workflows across inventory and operational processes.
  • Ensure data accuracy in inventory systems and support reporting requirements.
  • Contribute to the development of operational efficiencies and best practices.
  • Support on administrative tasks for wider operations team. 

Qualifications and Experience

  • Proven experience in an operations or inventory-focused role.
  • Knowledge of warehouse or logistics processes is desirable, but not essential.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel (intermediate to advanced level), including data analysis tools, formulas, and pivot tables.
  • Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
  • Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
  • Clear and effective communication skills to collaborate across multiple teams. 

Company Benefits

  • Private health insurance
  • 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
  • Additional holiday allowance to celebrate your 10th year at BBUK
  • Enhanced family leave – with equal six months’ paid leave for all new parents
  • Employee assistance programme available to all employees and their families
  • Dedicated volunteering hours each year to support charities promoting literacy and reading for pleasure
  • Cycle to work scheme with bike storage and changing facilities on-site at our London HQ
  • 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 in hearing from you.

Bonnier Books UK is committed to building a diverse workforce through positive action. Currently, Black, Asian and Multi-Ethnic employees are under-represented in our workforce and we actively encourage applicants from these groups. For further information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Action Plan here.

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Bonnier Books UK

At Bonnier Books UK, we believe that every book matters. We love to publish stories and content that open our eyes to new perspectives and bring us closer together. We offer a nurturing home for our authors, illustrators and brand partners, publishing bestselling books for readers and listeners everywhere. We know that fantastic stories can come from anywhere and our purpose is to bring them to as wide an audience as possible, a simple ethos that has led to us becoming one of the country’s leading publishers. The offspring of Bonnier Books, a family-owned top-15 world publisher headquartered in Sweden, we are inspired by a rich literary heritage but not bound by convention. We think in generations rather than quarters, and strive always to operate in an open, curious way that contributes to the future of the planet and its people. As a climate-neutral publisher we are an active participant in the Science Based Target initiative, committed to a strategy to limit global warming to 1.5 °C.

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