Editor - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press
Oxford University Press
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ABOUT US
We are the world's largest university press.

We have both a worldwide reach and a personal understanding of local needs, partnering on the ground to adapt publications and resources to meet the individual needs of communities, societies, and countries.

We partner with researchers, educators, and technology partners to stay ahead of the changing ways people around the world are accessing and sharing knowledge.

With a presence in more than 50 countries and millions of customers around the world, an idea launched at OUP can have global impact.


ABOUT THE ROLE

Responsibilities include:
- editing and managing the creation of print and digital content
- managing reprint corrections
- proactively monitoring schedules and budgets for components of big projects and suggest solutions to keep projects on track
- building effective author and advisor relationships
- managing freelance editors and other external suppliers
- proactively gaining market insights to inform understanding of our customers

We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.


ABOUT YOU

Essential:

  • Background in a scientific discipline (gained through HE, FE, or work experience)
  • High levels of literacy and numeracy
  • Excellent IT skills with experience of Microsoft Office
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organization and time management skills
  • The ability to problem solve and work on own initiative
  • An interest in educational publishing

Desirable:

  • Experience of teaching in the school types for which we produce resources
  • Experience of STEM educational publishing.
  • Experience using JavaScript and HTML

BENEFITS
We care about work/life balance here at OUP.

With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week.

We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.


We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.

Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.


QUERIES

  • Division:ED-UK
  • Department:OEUK Product
  • Sec Science & Maths
Closing Date:5 June 2024- Salary:£28,000 - £30,000 dependent on skills and experience- Location:OUP UK - Oxford- Postcode:OX2 6DP- Full Time /

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Full Time- Ref:4314
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