Commissioning Editor, ICT/Computing

If you are looking for an exciting new challenge and are adept at managing complex publishing projects and eager to leverage your top-notch communication skills, then we have the ideal new role for you! We have an opportunity to join a leading educational publisher as Commissioning Editor, ICT to work on their prestigious range of Computing teaching and learning materials. This role offers a competitive salary and hybrid working (with 1 day per week/fortnight in the London office).

As Commissioning Editor you will work to develop the ICT and Computing publishing portfolio (both in digital and print) which are pedagogically appropriate and meet market requirements, ensuring projects are delivered to schedule and to budget. Responsibilities include:

• Commission and publish high-quality print and digital learning materials to meet market needs.
• Manage complex projects with fixed budgets and deadlines.
• Coordinate teams of authors, educational consultants, freelance project managers, editors, designers and illustrators.
• Develop and maintain close working relationships with international colleagues, clients and officials.
• Build and expand a network of professional contacts.
• Create and maintain schedules.
• Content edit and copy edit learning materials.

The successful Commissioning Editor will have experience in educational publishing from having previously developed digital and print products. As well as the ability to build and manage successful relationships, the Commissioning Editor will have excellent attention to detail and strong project management skills. Experience of producing learning materials for Computing / ICT as a subject, or prior classroom experience as a Computing teacher, would be highly beneficial. To find out more get in touch ASAP!

For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills.

Closing Date: Early applications may be prioritised.

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