Editorial Production Manager

1 month ago


Oxford, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Oxford University Press Full time
About the Role

As a key member of our Content Delivery management team, you will be responsible for overseeing the production editorial work for our English Language Teaching products. Your primary focus will be on ensuring that content is delivered on time, within budget, and meets our quality standards.

Key Accountabilities
  • Manage a team of Senior Production Editors and Production Editors to ensure editorial quality standards are met.
  • Plan and allocate resources to meet project deadlines and quality requirements.
  • Monitor work in progress on all projects managed by the team.
  • Collaborate with our Outsourced Services team to manage suppliers and create budgets.
  • Implement effective processes and workflows to drive efficiency and quality.
  • Support the team and suppliers through knowledge sharing, training, and documented guidelines.
About You

We are seeking an experienced production editorial professional with a strong track record of managing teams and delivering high-quality content. Key skills and knowledge include:

  • Significant experience of managing production editorial work for educational publishing.
  • Experience of managing freelancers and suppliers delivering production editorial work for both print and digital products.
  • Reviewing, improving, and implementing processes.
  • Line management experience, with a proven ability to coach, mentor, and lead others.
  • Excellent technical knowledge of editorial tools, including complex MS Word style sheets, PDF mark up, and authoring tools for interactive content.
Benefits

We offer a competitive salary, 25 days' holiday (rising with service), plus bank holidays and Christmas closure. We also provide a range of benefits, including a discretionary annual bonus, pension contributions, and access to a wide range of local discounts.



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