Join to apply for theBook Operations Managerrole atFane Group . Location:London, England, United Kingdom Are you an admin and operations whizz with a strong eye for detail? Fane is a leader in the production and curation of spoken word events, bringing the most exciting names in culture and entertainment to audiences around the world. We programme over 500 live and online events each year. We also run LoveMyRead, the home of book gifting online. A significant part of what Fane does involves selling books, whether for consumer events, corporate engagements, or our e-commerce platform, LoveMyRead. We are seeking a book operations manager to lead all book-related activities within the company. As the book operations manager, you will oversee and manage the operations and logistics process for live tours across the Fane Group, relationship management of bookstores and publishers across the UK, distribution from the Fane warehouse, curation of the LoveMyRead website, and manage the warehouse team when it comes to distribution and stock maintenance. Main dutiesMaintain computerised administration for all book sales for the Fane Group for consumer and corporate events Liaise with sales departments at multiple publishers on terms, delivery, and delivery logistics Support the UK literary landscape by commissioning bookstores across the UK to work at Fane Group events Liaise with the Live team and publishers regarding terms for live events and bookselling at live events Work with other promoters on live tours and events as an external bookselling partner Ensure all stock is signed and delivered safely to the Fane warehouse for distribution Manage the curation of books sold via all e-commerce platforms, working across promotions of stock with the Marketing department Analyse how to best promote book sales alongside live tours and shows Keep Fane's e-commerce platform updated to use signed stock effectively Book and manage freelancers for live bookselling opportunities Attend events to oversee the running of the book sales Coordinate distribution and bookselling at live events Liaise with venues for book distribution at live events Work closely with Customer Service on queries regarding books at events Oversee and manage the Fane Warehouse and Book Distribution Coordinator for returns, inventory, and postage Maintain all finances and invoicing for the book department Ideal candidate qualities includeExperience in a similar role Ownership mentality Strong interpersonal and communication skills Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel Management experience Accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work under short deadlines in a fast-paced environment Excellent time management Team player with a positive attitude Hands-on, proactive approach Willingness to learn and adapt High professional integrity Reliable and hardworking Willing to work weekends and unsociable hours occasionally Desirable skillsUnderstanding of the publishing industry Experience in sales at a publishing house or bookstore events Management experience Comfort with physically demanding work What we offer25 days annual leave plus 2 bonus days Bonus leave days including Mental Wellbeing Day and your Birthday £120 quarterly wellbeing allowance Private healthcare after 1 year Access to counselling and mental health services 4% pension contribution Life assurance of 4x salary Annual season ticket loan Bike to work scheme Complimentary tickets to Fane shows and free books To applySend your CV and cover letter via the 'Apply' button, outlining why you're ideal for this role. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. Please mention in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.#J-18808-Ljbffr
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Book operations manager