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    Managing Editor - Oxford, United Kingdom - Oxford University Press

    Oxford University Press
    Oxford University Press Oxford, United Kingdom

    1 week ago

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    We have been a leading figure in publishing for more than 500 years. We have always been a forward-looking organization, maximizing the technology for the day, but the digital revolution is bringing enormous change, fast. That same spirit of adventure and entrepreneurialism is critical to our future success. In a fast changing publishing landscape, OUP welcomes the inquisitive, the inventive, and the ambitious; people who challenge the conventional, and pioneer the possible.

    About the Role

    At OUP ELT our content is our unique differentiator - our Managing Editors play a critical role in delivering world renowned content, challenging the conventional and pioneering the possible.

    Responsible for:
  • Leading the development of pedagogically effective content for Products within a sector, tailored to customer needs across delivery modes (print, digital, blended etc.), to time and budget, that deliver outstanding commercial outcomes.
  • Leading, managing and developing a team of content development Editors, and / or other internal / external specialists, to ensure performance is effectively managed and individuals are achieving their best potential. Alternatively, leading large, complex and strategic projects, ensuring delivery to plan.
  • Working flexibly and collaboratively across ELT to research, plan, commission and manage Products successfully through the product development process - delivering innovative and exciting outcomes to advance knowledge and learning.
    • We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.

    About You
    • Substantial experience in developing multi-modal teaching and learning content, editorial experience in educational publishing and in managing authors / writers
    • Excellent leadership, communication and collaboration skills
    • Understanding of educational teaching and learning requirements
    • Adaptable to a changing work environment and global market
    • Has an innovative and open mindset
    • First-hand experience of teaching, ideally in an ELT environment is desirable
    Please note that this is a 6 month fixed term role covering maternity leave, with the possibility of an extension. As an internal candidate, when applying for a secondment, you must discuss the opportunity and gain approval with your line manager/department in advance of submitting an application.

    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

    Please contact with any queries relating to this role.

    We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.
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