Hybrid Development Editor, Secondary Education Publishing

Oxford University Press; Oxford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

35-hour working week

Hybrid work model

Discretionary annual payment

Job summary

Oxford University Press seeks a Development Editor to shepherd print and digital Secondary resources from manuscript to finished product, collaborating with authors, editors and design teams. The role ensures high-quality, on-budget outputs for the Education UK Division.

The role requires experience in educational publishing, strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a hybrid model with two days in the Oxford office.

Qualifications

• Experience in educational publishing.
• Background in or familiarity with secondary subjects and revision guides.
• Excellent organisational, time management and problem-solving skills, and the ability to prioritise and communicate effectively.
• Creativity, enthusiasm and passion for education in schools.
• Attention to detail and drive for high standards.

Responsibilities

• Apply editorial skills, judgement and best practice to ensure products are accurate, accessible and published to specifications.
• Progress resources through the production process from manuscript to finished product (print and digital).
• Proactively solve problems to keep products on schedule and within budget.
• Build and foster relationships with colleagues, freelancers, authors and suppliers.
• Adapt to evolving editorial processes and XML-based publishing with external suppliers.
• Apply knowledge of the secondary schools market and portfolio strategy to contribute to product success.

Skills

Editorial skills

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

XML publishing

Digital production tools

Job description

Oxford University Press seeks a Development Editor to shepherd print and digital Secondary resources from manuscript to finished product, collaborating with authors, editors and design teams. The role ensures high-quality, on-budget outputs for the Education UK Division.

The role requires experience in educational publishing, strong organisational and communication skills, and a proactive, collaborative approach within a hybrid model with two days in the Oxford office.