*salary*: competitive
location: mexico, mexico city
contract: permanent, full time
we are cambridge university press & assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the university of cambridge.
are you an effective and proactive professional, creative, and customer-focused ready to step in and help us deliver our ambitious publishing plan?
you will work with an experienced and global team on the development of key products that build on our trusted reputation as a quality university publisher that helps millions of people worldwide unlock their potential.
*about the role*
we are looking for a commissioning editor to join our english propositions adult and he team and to develop customised solutions for specific clients and markets.
as a pivotal member of the team, you will help to deliver exciting and innovative course materials for learners of english including a broad range of both print and digital content.
your remit will require editorial project management and collaboration with a cross-functional team working on a variety of levels and components.
you will be responsible for ensuring that products are delivered on time and within budget whilst meeting customer needs.
some key accountabilities will be, but not limited to:
- lead the editorial team through product development to ensure pedagogical effectiveness, market appropriateness, consistency, and accuracy.
- keep informed of target market insights and commission research as required to ensure that products meet customer needs.
- maintain regular contact with the senior team to provide project updates.
this role offers great flexibility for growth and development, as well as the opportunity to make a significant and positive contribution to teaching and learning for our customers all over the world.
*if you don't want to miss out, please take a look at the job description attached at the end of the advert.
we want to hear from you.
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*about you*
you're an experienced editorial professional looking for a new challenge.
you will bring to the team your excellent editorial project management skills and proven experience of delivering print and digital products on schedule and to budget.
alongside your experience of leading and co-ordinating teams of in-house and freelance editorial staff, authors/writers, and suppliers you will demonstrate the ability to develop and deliver learning materials which are engaging, motivating and shaped by key market insights.
to be successful you will demonstrate:
- the ability to identify issues early and act decisively to mitigate risks
- knowledge of learning methodologies and familiarity with assessment principles
- proficiency in using a variety of tools and systems in your day-to-day editorial and project management work
- a collaborative and motivating approach to project work
- excellent written and verbal communication skills
*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:
- group personal pension scheme
- discretionary annual bonus
- life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- private medical and permanent health insurance
- green travel schemes
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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.
*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.
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- 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.
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