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Head of Content

Our client is an innovative start up company that provides students and universities with affordable online access to all the textbooks they need, at any time, on any device. As part of their ongoing expansion they require a Head of Content to manage the relationships between the publishers/content and the company platform.

Their ground breaking search engine returns and ranks the most relevant definitions, diagrams and examples across thousands of titles, enabling students to learn, study, and answer assessment questions faster than ever before. They are VC funded and have agreements with Cengage, OUP, CUP, T&F, Elsevier and Macmillan. They have institutional deals with UCL, Manchester & Bath Universities.

The Head of Content is the leader of the content acquisition within the organisation and ultimately responsible for implementing the content acquisition plan and thereby maximising the number of titles that are currently on reading lists. This role entails cold contacting the Head of Sales at the Publisher, pitching our model, follow up paperwork and contract negotiations. Additionally it is expected that you pilot new content sources such as lecture slides, exam answers and free articles and textbooks.

The successful candidate will have 5+ years of content acquisition experience in one or more of the following sectors:

  • Software as a service (SAAS) and/or Publishing
  • Ideally the candidate will have a number of relevant existing contacts and relationships.

Reporting:

  • Weekly email summary to CEO of content acquisition

Perks:

  • Fun startup environment
  • 35 days holiday per year
  • Zone 1-4 travel card included
  • Unlimited coffee, tea + fruit
  • Friday Night Drinks
  • Social Football + Netball Teams

Job Link: http://www.morganhealey.com/publishing_jobs/view/head-of-content/​

Referrals: We will reward you with GBP500.00 if you know the perfect candidate for this position and our client hires them. You can send contact details of anyone you want to recommend to mail@morganhealey.com

 

Head of Content

Morgan Healey, Castle Donington
Permanent
Academic, Educational, Publisher
Business Development, Sales, Special Sales
Salary description: 
GBP 40,000 Basic + Bonus + Equity + Excellent Benefits!

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