Product Manager, Humanities

2 weeks ago

Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Bloomsbury Publishing plc Full time

Bloomsbury Digital Resources is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Digital Product Manager to join the Product Management team on a Maternity Cover basis, reporting to the Head of Product Innovation for Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS). The team is part of Bloomsbury Digital Resources within the wider Bloomsbury Academic and Professional Division.

As a Product Manager, you will have a pivotal role in a dynamic, growing, and friendly team that is revolutionizing Bloomsbury's academic publishing for the digital realm. You will work on industry-leading online products in HSS, actively contributing to shaping, developing, launching, and managing products within our esteemed suite of digital platforms.

Bloomsbury values inclusivity as an employer and publisher, and proudly received the 2022 London Book Fair Inclusivity in Publishing Award. This year, Bloomsbury is once again nominated for The Bookseller's Academic, Educational & Professional Publisher of the Year Award.

The Role

To lead Product Management for a successful and expanding list of products covering various subject areas, such as Theology and Religious Studies, Music and Sound, and Food Studies. Your responsibilities will include ensuring products meet academic users' needs by delivering timely launches, content updates, and functional enhancements.

Product Development

  • Collaborate with Business Owners and Editorial leads to shape and develop new digital product ideas from concept to proposal stage
  • Act as the Product Management Lead during the Design & Development Phase of new products, defining product requirements, scope, and Minimum Viable Product
  • Conduct user experience research pre and post-launch to ensure products align with user needs
  • Utilize the Bloomsbury Publishing Platform to configure HTML pages for new sites, ensuring alignment with site layout and visual design
  • Perform User Acceptance Testing during product development, addressing bugs to meet requirements

Product and Content Management

  • Manage products post-launch to ensure timely content updates and enhancements within budget
  • Coordinate with external developers for site management and bug-fixing
  • Handle content requirements for new products, including data planning and loading
  • Work with partner organizations on content supply and data needs
  • Monitor sites for bugs and improvements, and respond to enhancement requests based on business priority
  • Provide regular website analytics reports and suggest content & feature improvements based on analytics

Product Representation

  • Serve as the 'product champion' to address queries from sales, marketing, and customers, contributing to the strategic development of products
  • Offer training and guidance on technical requirements to Editorial and other teams
  • Communicate new content additions and enhancements to sales, marketing, and customer services
  • Gather market feedback through user testing sessions, focus groups, and conferences

Strategic Planning & Team Development

  • Manage the Assistant Product Manager for HSS
  • Plan resources for the HSS product pipeline
  • Ensure consistency and best practices in user engagement, analytics, and reporting
  • Identify and implement process and workflow improvements

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

  • Demonstrated experience in digital product management, with a track record of successful digital products
  • Understanding of the academic library market and systems
  • Knowledge of project management and development processes
  • Experience with web usage analytics and market research
  • Strong implementation and time-management skills
  • Keen attention to detail and a logical, problem-solving approach
  • Proficiency in editing XML and Content Management Systems
  • Understanding of web usability issues
  • Proactive attitude and passion for digital product management
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • Human Resources Director

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom SF Executive Full time

    The OrganisationHeadquartered in Oxfordshire, our client is a fast-growing, private-equity backed business that manufactures value-add products for the construction sector. They currently operate across multiple sites, and boast numerous high-profile projects in their portfolio. They have ambitious growth plans in place, and as they continue their exciting...

  • Manager - Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Inspired Selection Full time £40,000

    Job Description Are you passionate about developing digital products and resources for the academic community? One of our publishing clients is hiring for a Digital Product Manager to cover a maternity contract and work on a fantastic suite of digital collections in the Humanities and Social Sciences, including Music Studies, Religion and even Food Salary up...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Inspired Selection Full time

    Job Title: Digital Product Manager at a Publishing CompanyAre you passionate about developing digital products and resources for the academic community? One of our publishing clients is looking for a Digital Product Manager to cover a maternity contract and work on a fantastic suite of digital collections in the Humanities and Social Sciences, including...

  • Human Resources Supervisor

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Uk overnightItd Full time

    Human Resources Managers set the tone for the entire human resources department. From employee relations to payroll to compliance issues, the HR department helps ensure that an organization runs smoothly, and the Human Resources Manager is at the helm.Duties and responsibilities of a Human Resources Manager include: Manage the staffing process, including...

  • Human Tissue Authority

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Nuffield Department of Women's & Reproductive Health (NDWRH) have an exciting opportunity for a Human Tissue Authority (HTA) and Tissue Collection Officer, who would be responsible for the management of tissue collections within the department.A key part of the role will be working closely with Principal Investigators (PIs) in the department to ensure...

  • Technical Product Managers

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Nanopore Technologies Full time

    Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe. Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject areas including nanopore science, molecular biology and applications, informatics, engineering, electronics,...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Global Pathogen Analysis Service Ltd Full time

    About GPAS Company:Global Pathogen Analysis Service Ltd (GPAS Ltd) is a groundbreaking company dedicated to transforming the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases. The team at GPAS is on a mission to develop innovative tools using Whole Genome Sequencing technology to identify pathogens and provide early warnings for disease outbreaks on a global...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Global Pathogen Analysis Service Ltd Full time

    About GPAS:At Global Pathogen Analysis Service Ltd (GPAS Ltd), we have a mission to transform infectious disease diagnosis and treatment using cutting-edge Whole Genome Sequencing-based tools. Our vision is to develop a global pathogen metagenomics system that can identify Pathogen X and give early warnings of disease outbreaks.GPAS, created by a renowned...

  • Product Manager/senior Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Pearson Full time

    Senior Product Manager - Primary Literacy and Extended CurriculumAbout the teamOur Pearson School Qualifications business supports schools, teachers, learners and their parents throughout their entire school journey, from 5 to 19. Our vision is to be the partner of choice for every school and every teacher; helping every learner toachieve their full...

  • Technical Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Nanopore Technologies Full time

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Job Description Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe. Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple subject...

  • Assistant Course Administrator, International Human

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    The Faculty of Law seeks to appoint an Assistant Course Administrator to manage and support a range of day-to-day administrative, financial and HR processes in support of the MSc in International Human Rights Law and the Summer School in International Human Rights Law.The MSc in International Human Rights Law is a part-time degree offered over two academic...

  • Human Resources Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom CILIP Youth Libraries Group Full time

    Head of Electronic Resources Metadata and Content Procurement Osney One Building, Osney Mead, Oxford, OX2 0EW We are thrilled to announce an exciting opportunity for a Head of Electronic Resources Metadata and Content Procurement to become part of our team at the Bodleian Libraries within the Collections and Resource Description (C&RD) department. Within...

  • Technical Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford Nanopore Technologies Full time

    This job is brought to you by Jobs/Redefined, the UK's leading over-50s age inclusive jobs board. Job Description Oxford Nanopore Technologies is headquartered at the Oxford Science Park outside Oxford, UK, with satellite offices and a commercial presence in many global locations across the US, APAC and Europe. Oxford Nanopore employs from multiple...

  • German Speaking Human Resources Advisor

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom The Language Business Full time

    We're hiring for a German speaking Human Resources Advisor to join a global retail and leisure company. In this fantastic opportunity you will and give full human resources support all of their employees across the German speaking countries of Europe.LOCATIONRemote / Home based + 1 day per week in the head office in Oxfordshire (50 minutes from central...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Nature and Human Health and Wellbeing

    2 months ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nature and Human Health and Wellbeing. The researcher would conduct innovative research exploring the relationships between exposure to nature/biodiversity and human mental or physical health, as part of a multidisciplinary team. The exact nature of this research is not specific: we welcome...

  • Postdoctoral Researcher in Nature and Human Health and Wellbeing

    4 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom University of Oxford Full time

    We are seeking to appoint a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Nature and Human Health and Wellbeing. The researcher would conduct innovative research exploring the relationships between exposure to nature/biodiversity and human mental or physical health, as part of a multidisciplinary team. The exact nature of this research is not specific: we welcome...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hlx Life Sciences Full time

    Global Pathogen Analysis Service Ltd (GPAS Ltd) is looking for a Product Manager with experience focusing on data-led products.They aim to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases by developing clinical tools. The company has been built by a world-leading pathogen genomics team from the University of Oxford, supported by the cloud...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom FAI Farms Full time

    Job Purpose - Product Manager for Birdbox, an integrated farm management system for laying hen farms. FAI is looking for a Birdbox Product Manager with knowledge and experience in digital product development to manage Birdbox, a poultry farm management system utilising automated sensors and farmer co-designed software to optimise daily farm management and...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Hlx Life Sciences Full time

    Global Pathogen Analysis Service Ltd (GPAS Ltd) is looking for a Product Manager with experience focusing on data-led products.If you think you are the right match for the following opportunity, apply after reading the complete description.They aim to revolutionise the diagnosis and treatment of infectious diseases by developing clinical tools. The company...

  • Product Manager

    2 weeks ago

    Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Perspectum Full time

    Are you an innovative thinking product manager?We are looking for a dynamic individual who will be responsible for leading the development and commercialisation of Perspectum's innovative pharmaceutical productsAbout the RoleYou will work closely with both cross-functional teams at Perspectum, including engineering, science, marketing, and sales; and with...