Production Assistant (12 Month Maternity Cover FTC) – UKi Media

Location: Dorking, United Kingdom; hybrid, with at least three days a week in the office

Company

UKi Media & Events is an international specialist event organiser and publishing company covering automotive, aerospace, marine, meteorological, and logistics sectors.

What you will do

• Coordinate copy lists, advertising materials, artwork, newsletters, web banners, show news, and supplier content.
• Track deadlines, chase advertisers and stakeholders, check submitted content, and keep Sales, Editorial, and other teams informed.
• Manage magazine production by maintaining advertising indexes, preparing PDF files, checking page numbers, and updating preview binders.
• Coordinate print deadlines, artwork delivery, printer proofs, print orders, and amendments with external printers.
• Prepare and publish digital magazines on BlueToad, including cropping preview binders and checking URL links.
• Raise requisitions in Unit4, manage purchase orders and approvals, process voucher copy requests, and maintain accurate records.

Requirements

• Strong organisation, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines simultaneously.
• Confident written and verbal communication with a proactive approach to resolving issues and chasing information.
• Good administration and record-keeping skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Adobe Acrobat.
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• The role is a full-time 12-month maternity cover fixed-term contract.

Nice to have

• Experience in publishing, production, print, media, or other deadline-driven environments.
• Experience with Unit4; training can be provided.
• Experience with digital publishing platforms or BlueToad.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative and engaging office environment in Dorking.
• Work within a global and multicultural B2B events and publishing business.
• Commitment to diversity, inclusion, accessibility, and equal opportunity.
• Reasonable adjustments are available throughout the recruitment process.