The role

This role is focused on:

• Overseeing the print and fulfilment of annual reports, brand products and associated published material.
• Playing a collaborative position within the Emperor Print Team, liaising with Artwork, Account Management, Creative and external print/mailing suppliers.
• Clear, thoughtful communication between design, account management, artwork teams and external suppliers to help ensure the Emperor Print Team deliver of high-quality products, on time, at a commercially competitive rate.
• Maximising profit by buying print at a competitive rate, while ensuring clients are charged appropriately and recording accurately.
  

What you’ll be doing in this role

• Work alongside Print Team Managers in the delivery of Emperor’s print and mailing requirements.
• Controlling the ever-changing print and delivery requirements of allocated projects, and ensure deadlines are met.
• Confident and effective buying negotiations.
• Tightly control costs and maximise on print profitability.
• Provide advice on paper and print techniques. 
  

What you’ll need to be successful in this role

• Previous experience in a print project management role, either within a busy agency or a print production environment.
• Strong numerical skills and commercial acumen. You will be responsible for controlling budgets and optimising costs to maximise print profitability.
• A solid understanding of printing techniques, print mediums, stock, colours, and finishes.
• Exceptional attention to detail. You will be preparing print specifications and proofing print work where there is no margin for error.
• Experience obtaining and comparing quotes from printers and mailing houses.
• Previous experience producing print specifications and liaising with account managers, project managers, and artwork teams.
• Good working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat to check layers, colours, and specifications, as well as Microsoft 365 experience, specifically a strong experience using Excel.

It’s a bonus if you have

• Experience using P3 software to produce and distribute print specifications and obtain quotes.
• Experience working in a corporate communications agency setting, overseeing the production and fulfilment of corporate reports.
  

Next Steps

If you are successfully shortlisted for the role, the recruitment team will be in touch via email, and the process will begin from there. We endeavour to contact you within 5 working days of your application, however, this may vary depending on the volume of applications we receive. Good Luck!

As an employer, we are committed to ensuring the representation of people from all backgrounds regardless of their gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, religion, ethnicity, age, neurodiversity, disability status, or any other aspect which makes them unique. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds to apply and would encourage you to let us know if there are steps we can take to ensure that your recruitment process enables you to present yourself in a way that makes you comfortable.