Editorial Services Manager

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Job Title:

Editorial Services Manager

Location:

Midrand, Johannesburg (Hybrid)

Reporting to:

HOD: Regional Publishing Services

Closing date:

19 March

About Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians, and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions reach millions of people.

For over years, our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities.

About Macmillan Education

Macmillan Education (part of Springer Nature) is a world-class educational content and service provider. As a trusted publishing brand in Southern Africa, we support learners, teachers, and institutions throughout their educational journey by offering them engaging and flexible content formats.

About The Role

Macmillan Education – South Africa is seeking a skilled Editorial Services Manager to join our Regional Publishing Services team, based in Midrand. You will work closely with other departments to streamline processes and deliver high-quality services. The incumbent must be adept at managing, ensuring timely delivery of projects, and maintaining the highest standards of quality.

Role Responsibilities

1. Provides leadership and direction to the Editorial Services Team by creating a team vision and strategy that is aligned to the wider business, guiding and coaching team members, and making informed, timely, and clear decisions to support objectives.
2. Manages the team by recruiting top talent, managing performance, providing effective training opportunities, and resolving any conflict in a timely and fair manner.
3. Facilitates communication and collaboration across the wider team by communicating clearly and regularly with the right people, fostering a collaborative environment, and building effective relationships.
4. Manages operations effectively and efficiently by managing team resources, delivering projects to scope, and mitigating risks that could impact team performance or business goals.
5. Champions development and improvement by driving a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and development.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

1. Undergraduate degree in publishing studies or other relevant field.
2. Management training / qualification (advantageous).
3. Minimum 4 years' experience in editorial / publishing department at a publishing house.
4. Minimum 2 years' experience in a management role.
5. Education sector knowledge (advantageous).
6. Proven experience in book production, editorial work, and project management across a portfolio of subjects.
7. Advanced computer skills, and a proven ability to use technology to enhance team productivity.
8. Delegation skills.
9. Strategic and critical-thinking skills.
10. Problem-solving and decision-making skills (including data analysis).
11. Able to work effectively in a hybrid, deadline-driven environment.

Applications

Interested candidates should submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their interest in the position. If you have not been contacted within a two-week period of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

NB: In terms of meeting the company's goals with respect to Employment Equity, people with disabilities are encouraged to apply. At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive.

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Posting End Date: 19-03

Seniority level:

Not Applicable

Employment type:

Full-time

Job function:

Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing

Industries:

Book and Periodical Publishing