More and more people are choosing to learn English.
When they do, they become part of an international community of English language learners. We are proud to be at that community's heart.
Our learning materials are trusted by millions of teachers, educational institutions, parents, and learners worldwide. They can teach and learn on their own terms, make progress, and achieve their goals.
Together, we move English language learning forward.
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.
You will be responsible for:
Leading the development of innovative learning design and effective multi-format content for products tailored to customer needs in Primary across delivery modes (print, digital, blended etc.), and contribute to delivering commercial targets.
Managing products successfully through the product development process to time and budget including managing and developing a team of editors and liaising with cross-functional colleagues.
Managing and developing a team of in-house content development Editors to ensure performance is effectively managed and individuals are achieving their best potential.
We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.
ABOUT YOU
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 a Primary ELT environment is desirable
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.
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.
