Job description
Salary: UK: £40,000 - £46,000 per annum
Location:Cambridge, Hybrid
Contract: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (6 months)
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
Working alongside our experienced and globally minded team, you will be involved in the development of key Primary products that leverage our esteemed reputation as a trusted University Publisher. Our aim is to assist millions of individuals in unlocking their potential through the delivery of innovative and impactful course materials.
About the role
This is a great opportunity for an enthusiastic, results-driven, and proactive Commissioning Editor to join our team and contribute to the realisation of our ambitious ELT publishing plan. Our goal is to deliver high-quality educational materials that empower learners worldwide, and as a Commissioning Editor, you will play a pivotal role in this undertaking.
In this role, you will be responsible for managing projects involving a diverse range of both print and digital content. This will require effective project management skills as you collaborate with cross-functional teams at various levels. Your primary focus will be to ensure that projects are delivered punctually, within budget, and in line with customer expectations.
As an essential member of our team, you will have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the creation of exciting new educational resources that cater to the needs of English language learners. If you are motivated, driven, and ready to take on this challenge, we invite you to join us on this rewarding journey.
Please take a look at the job description attached at the end of the advert. We want to hear from you!
About you
Your valuable qualities include excellent project management skills, delivering digital and print projects on time and within budget. You have experience leading and coordinating teams, and the ability to develop engaging and market-driven learning materials.
Your proactive approach identifies and mitigates risks, and you possess knowledge of learning methodologies. Proficiency in using various tools and systems, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for innovation complete your profile. Join us to contribute to impactful educational publishing.
Rewards and benefits. Based on the location and their regulations and laws
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.
We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 9th July and interviews are scheduled to take place week commencing 17th July 2023.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to issue sponsorship under the Skilled Worker Visa route for this role as it does not meet the minimum skill and/or salary requirements.
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.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
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