Library Marketing Manager - 6325

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 43,800 - 58,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Library Marketing Manager in Cambridge. This strategic role involves leading a team, engaging with university librarians, and driving marketing initiatives in a rapidly changing academic landscape. The ideal candidate will have significant marketing experience and strong relationship-building skills. Flexible, hybrid working options available, along with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing direct reports, preferably including staff in other offices.
• Background in working closely with sales teams or direct sales experience.
• Occasional travel required.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of six marketers across two global offices.
• Engage directly with university librarians—both in person and online.
• Drive sales and usage, build market expertise, and adapt to evolving sales models.

Skills

Significant marketing experience

Strong networking and relationship-building skills

High standard of written English

Job description

Overview

Library Marketing Manager - 6325 role at Cambridge University Press & Assessment. Salary: £43,800 to £58,500. Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office). Contract: Permanent, Full-time (35 hours per week). Join a global leader in academic publishing. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

We are seeking a strategic and collaborative Library Marketing Manager to help shape the future of library engagement in a rapidly evolving Open Access landscape. If you're passionate about marketing, innovation, and driving impact in higher education, this could be your next big move.

About The Role

We are seeking a Library Marketing Manager to join our Academic Publishing division. This role sits within our Academic Marketing team, supporting key strategic priorities such as Open Access publishing via Transformative Agreements, the shift to digital textbook models, and evidence-based sales approaches for both books and journals. Looking ahead, the role will also contribute to the development of Open Access book models.

You'll lead a team of six marketers across two global offices, working closely with Library Sales colleagues in EMEA and the Americas. Together, you'll drive sales and usage, build market expertise, and adapt to evolving sales models and regional trends. The academic publishing landscape is transforming rapidly, requiring flexibility and responsiveness.

This role involves direct engagement with university librarians—both in person and online—and carries measurable business impact, with responsibility for regular reporting and performance benchmarking.

About You

To be successful in this role, you should have significant marketing experience. Experience in managing direct reports, preferably including staff based in other offices, would be advantageous. A background in working closely with sales teams, or direct sales experience, would also be beneficial, though not essential. Strong networking and relationship-building skills are key to success, as developing strong connections across the various Sales Teams will greatly support your effectiveness. It’s a team effort. You should also possess a high standard of written English. Occasional travel will be required for this role.

Rewards And 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

We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.

Application Details

If you choose to apply, please include a short cover letter with your application, specifying that you are applying for this vacancy. We look forward to hearing from you. Applications will be accepted via our online careers page; applications emailed directly to the recruiter may not be received by the hiring team. We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 10th September. Interviews are scheduled to begin in the week commencing 15th September. Successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your eligibility based on the role you are applying for.