Book distribution coordinator

Closing date: 23rd October 2024

Contract: Part-time (24 hours per week)

Location: The warehouse is located in Finsbury Park, you will be required to work from the warehouse 3 days a week. 

Looking for a flexible, part-time role in a creative environment? Our distribution team is waiting for you!

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.

We are looking for an enthusiastic Book Distribution Coordinator to work 24 hours per week, managing a wealth of stock in our ever-expanding distribution department. A huge part of what we do involves selling books, be that for partnerships, events, or our book subscription service LoveMyRead.

The ideal candidate is highly organised, communicative, methodical, and passionate about getting books into the hands of the reader. Publishing and event experience is not essential, and you will be part of a creative, friendly, motivated, and supportive team. We have a culture that rewards staff highly and offers quick career progression for those who seek it.

Hours are worked across three days between Monday and Friday.  Working days are subject to change, and will be flexible, working on a monthly schedule that will be dependent on the Company’s needs. This role reports to the Book Operations Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and control the warehouse activities to maximise support for the Fane Online events, book subscription services, Fane bookstore and merchandise partnerships 
• Assist with curating books sold via all e-commerce platforms 
• Regularly keeping stock takes 
• Maintaining computerised administration and stock inventory 
• Effectively liaise with our third-party delivery service to plan collections from the warehouse and ensure all deliveries arrive with customers in a timely manner
• Work closely with the Customer Service team on all customer queries about shipping, resolving issues quickly 

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Experience of working in a warehouse environment, or similar 
• Proof of Health and Safety or Warehouse safety training 
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a calm and efficient manner
• Planning and organising skills, with the ability to implement change effectively
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Experience of working with freelancers is a bonus but not essential

What we offer

• £20,000 per annum, depending on experience 
• 20 days annual leave 
• Bonus leave - Mental Wellbeing Day and a day off in the month of your Birthday
• £120 per quarter Employee wellbeing allowance 
• Access to a financial wellbeing coach through Octoposu Money
• Access to private healthcare (following 1 years’ service)
• Access to free counselling and mental wellbeing services through our Employee Assistance Programme
• 4% pension contribution
• Life Assurance of 4 x base salary
• Access to On Hand app to get involved in volunteering and sustainability efforts
• Annual season ticket loan
• Bike to work scheme
• Complimentary tickets to Fane shows, Kilimanjaro Live events and access to free books

To apply

Send a CV and cover letter outlining why you would be ideal for the role by clicking the 'Apply' button.

A culture of equality and creativity 

Our culture at Fane is valued by our employees, and is the key to why people join us, stay with us and thrive with us. We are dedicated to continuous improvement and self-reflection and central to this goal are our commitments to inclusion, the environment & sustainability and employee wellbeing.

We strive to create a working environment that promotes and values equity, diversity, inclusion and a sense of belonging; where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work in a creative and safe space. We are committed to equal opportunities and to building a more inclusive team that reflects the communities we serve. 

Made up of passionate, ambitious team-players from across the creative industries, Fane believes a great idea can come from anywhere and anyone. We will go the extra mile and take creative risks to ensure we deliver events that are innovative, engaging and culturally relevant.

Come and join our creative, friendly, motivated and supportive team.

Please state in your application that you found this role through Creative Access.