Are you passionate about document creation? Do you have exceptional attention to detail? Join Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We are looking for a typesetter to join our Print Operations Studio team, where your accuracy and attention to detail will help shape the future of assessment materials.
About the role
We are looking for a talented Typesetter to help bring Cambridge’s distinctive house style to life. In this role, you will play a key part in shaping our brand vision across a variety of exciting projects.
Key responsibilities
- Produce assessment materials within defined InDesign templates, ensuring zero-defect quality, using Adobe InDesign
- Follow British Standard Mark up and house style guidelines with consistency
- Collaborate closely with the Typesetter Team Leader and Studio colleagues to deliver projects on time
- Maintain high standards of service delivery, supporting the reputation of the Cambridge brand
- Identify and implement improvements to processes and workflows
- Ensure compliance with ISO, BS accreditations, and legislative requirements
Flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition. As the work requires close collaboration and access to secure materials, the role is fully on-site and we are unable to offer hybrid working for this role. Your presence at our Whittlesford office will be essential.
About you
To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Demonstrable knowledge of typesetting skills
- Excellent knowledge of English Grammar
- Proficiency in Adobe InDesign on Mac
- Comprehensive knowledge of copy prep and proof correction marks (BS 5261C:2005)
- Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- A quality assurance mindset and a reliable, responsible approach
- Willingness to learn, adapt, and work collaboratively
If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. We would welcome applications from recent graduates with a strong interest in this field and excellent Adobe InDesign skills, who are keen to develop their typesetting expertise. We would also encourage applications from those who have basic typesetting skills and experience using Adobe InDesign who are eager to learn and develop their skills.
Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
- Knowledge of commercial typesetting practices
- Experience of setting scientific data and formulae
- Experience working to tight deadlines in a production environment
Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Group personal pension scheme
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Green travel schemes
Interview process
We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 5th July 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect screening calls to take place from week commencing 6th July 2026.
If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:
- A pre-screening call via MS Teams prior to a formal interview.
- Formal interview will take place in person at our office in Whittlesford and will include a task.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Why join us?
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You’ll belong to a collaborative team that’s exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
