Careers Associate Commissioning Editor

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is seeking an Editorial Support role focusing on commissioning new Elements series. Responsibilities include providing administrative support to Commissioning Editors and managing existing series. A good understanding of the academic publishing landscape and strong communication skills are essential. The role offers a collaborative environment committed to diversity and continuous learning.

Benefits

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Discretionary annual bonus

Group personal pension scheme

Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary

Green travel schemes

Qualifications

• Good understanding of the academic publishing landscape.
• Ability to learn commissioning strategy and subject knowledge.
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to Commissioning Editors.
• Commission new Elements series in specific subject areas.
• Manage a list of previously commissioned series.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with Series Editors.
• Be proactive in identifying process improvements.

Skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Strong administrative skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

This is an exciting new role aimed at supporting the editorial growth and sustainability of Cambridge Elements. Successful candidates will support Commissioning Editors in managing and maintaining existing series, along with seeking to commission new Elements series across select subject areas. Beyond this, a more centralised approach to Elements commissioning aims to implement further consistency and best practice across the programme. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the role: with a strong emphasis on collaboration within both the subject and the wider Elements team, the role combines creative commissioning with advanced project management.

Responsibilities

• Providing administrative support to Commissioning Editors, working collaboratively to maintain a coherent and relevant academic Elements list.
• Commissioning new Elements series in specified subject areas in accordance with agreed financial and commissioning targets.
• Managing a list of previously commissioned series, working collaboratively with the existing Commissioning Editor(s) to handover management tasks, establishing and maintaining good relationships with Series Editors and Commissioning Editors.
• Developing skills and experience to build and maintain strong series editors, author and other external relationships to protect and enhance the reputation of the Press.
• Be proactive in identifying process/workflow improvements and understand how your own work contributes to the end customer experience.
• Demonstrate drive, organization and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders; learn and develop understanding of commissioning strategy and subject knowledge; make key decisions related to commissioning direction and editorial quality; maintain strong administrative discipline, attention to detail and time management.

Requirements

You should have a good understanding of the academic publishing landscape and a proven ability to communicate effectively with a range of stakeholders. The ability to learn and develop understanding of commissioning strategy and subject knowledge is fundamental to this role.

Additional requirements include strong administrative skills, attention to detail and effective time management.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 10th October with interviews scheduled to take place in the week beginning 20th October (this may need to be pushed back). Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

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 it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together.

We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics, cultural or social background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Group personal pension scheme
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Green travel schemes