Commissioning Editor, Mid- and Mid-high Primary Segment (m/f/d)

We are seeking a Commissioning Editor to take responsibility for project(s) as specified within the publishing plan with a view to commissioning and developing appropriate, profitable and quality ELT content (print or digital) as specified.

The role of Commissioning Editor for ELT Schools Publishing is to commission appropriate ELT content and manage successful content development. It involves commissioning authors, collaborating closely with local and overseas colleagues, and the in-house or freelance project team to work to high-level and detailed schedules to ensure timely delivery, within budget.

Collaboration with in-house Operations, Production, Sales and Marketing teams and overseas markets is vital to ensure that the publishing meets the needs of the key audience and stakeholders, and has the right specification, look and feel. The successful candidate will have extensive experience of working on complex illustrated book and digital publishing projects with large, diverse and geographically dispersed teams (internal and external).

Experience, skills and qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess:

• Knowledge of ELT market, in particular Spain pre-school and primary mid- and mid-high British English segments
• Demonstrable, market-focused ELT publishing experience at project leadership level, and a proven track record of successful product development
• Awareness of publishing processes and how they impact manuscript development
• Experience of working with a range of new media and a good understanding of publishing technologies
• A working understanding of content management systems
• Appreciation for a wide international range of teaching and learning situations
• Adequate financial knowledge to understand and manage a project P&L
• Strong interpersonal skills and an ability to work to tight deadlines
• Excellent team-working and organisational skills
• Line management experience and management experience of cross-functional teams
• Significant English language teaching experience, preferably in the Primary segment
• Excellent written English
• Educated to a degree level or equivalent
• Formal ELT/TEFL qualification
• Knowledge of a second language is desirable

This is an exciting opportunity for a proactive and results-focused individual to be part of our publishing team.

We value character as well as skills – people with a passion to be the best they can be and the desire to make our company bigger, better and more exciting. It’s the people who make Macmillan Education so successful, so why not join us?

The post will be based in our UK office in London, we offer 25 days holiday a year, flexible working pattern, equality plan, career development and training, a competitive salary, private healthcare, and a range of other benefits.