ELT Content Publishing Lead — Product & Outsourcing

British Council; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

British Council is seeking a Content Commissioning Manager to lead learning content development for proprietary products. You will manage outsourced content, coordinate with the product team, and ensure delivery within budget and schedule.

Role requires extensive ELT publishing experience, strong project management, and collaboration with UK/Overseas stakeholders. Hybrid work is available, with a focus on delivering high-quality, market-ready materials.

Qualifications

• A minimum of three years’ experience teaching English as a foreign or second language to learners.
• A minimum of seven years’ professional ELT publishing experience with a proven track record of producing multi‑component, multi‑level materials, and includes strategic content planning and product management at commissioning editor level for
• Experience researching, conceptualising, scoping and setting up new projects.
• Project managing development of print and digital products through the full publishing process, from initial concept through to final product
• Experience of procuring goods and services and negotiating contracts from a large range of suppliers to ensure value for money in relation to quality, cost, and ability to meet schedule commitments
• Experience of coordinating, communicating and collaborating with large, dispersed teams and remote working.

Responsibilities

• Scope/define and prioritise projects for the product life stage with stakeholders.
• Lead development of learning materials, managing schedules, resources and costs.
• Review products to ensure adherence to Brand standards, EDI guidelines, project guidelines and stakeholder requirements.
• Plan, monitor and report on schedules, costs, resources and risks in content development.
• Identify suppliers and procure goods and services across a full range of providers.
• Ensure content development is delivered on time and within budget.
• Provide training and development for staff and new suppliers, building capability in content commissioning.

Skills

Project management

Publishing

Stakeholder management

Outsourcing management

English teaching experience

Education

First degree or equivalent qualification/experience

DELTA / Dip TESOL / MA or equivalent

Postgraduate publishing qualification desirable

Job description

British Council is seeking a Content Commissioning Manager to lead learning content development for proprietary products. You will manage outsourced content, coordinate with the product team, and ensure delivery within budget and schedule.

Role requires extensive ELT publishing experience, strong project management, and collaboration with UK/Overseas stakeholders. Hybrid work is available, with a focus on delivering high-quality, market-ready materials.