Senior Editor - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford University Press

Oxford University Press

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Oxford, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Part time

Description

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

NB THIS IS A PART TIME POSITION WORKING 2.5 DAYS (17.5 HOURS) PER WEEK.

This Senior Editor role is to work flexibly within and across sectors during the product development process to develop pedagogically appropriate content which meets the requirements of the Customer Value Proposition and is delivered to schedule and within budget.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Input into the Customer Value Proposition of 'valueadd' differentiating components.
Assist with market research during the product lifecycle.
Brief and oversee the work of inhouse editors and external suppliers and carry out appropriate quality checks.
Under direction, specify products and manage their creation.
Brief and work with writers, taking responsibility for the overall development of content.
Manage project schedules, coordinating with suppliers and with the crossfunctional team.
Monitor and communicate potential over/underspend to senior colleagues.
Assist with commissioning projects.
Work collaboratively with other departments (Design, Digital, Production, etc.) on project requirements.
Identify and support implementation of continuous improvement and innovation opportunities.

We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office. For this part time role, we expect to require 1 day per week in the office.

ABOUT YOU

Editorial experience and strong knowledge of content development process
Understanding of the principles of English language learning and teaching
Experience of commissioning and managing the work of external suppliers
Excellent communication skills with the ability to work with a range of stakeholders
Project management experience, with the ability to prioritize conflicting deadlines

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:English Language Teaching
Department:Content_UK

Closing Date:30 April 2023- Salary:In the region of £16,000 (£32,000 full time equivalent) dependent on skills and experience- Location:OUP UK - Oxford- Postcode:OX2 6DP- Full Time /

Part Time:
Part Time- Ref:3692