Commissioning Editor, Physics
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridgeshire
- Expired
- Salary:
- £32,100 - £37,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 3 April 2023
Job overview
Cambridge, Hybrid
We are seeking a highly motivated publishing professional with an avid interest in developments in physics education and research to join our team and commission new products.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
Our physics book programme is renowned globally for its quality, breadth and variety. Spanning best-selling undergraduate and graduate textbooks, cutting-edge research overviews and practical how-to volumes, our portfolio showcases titles from the world's most eminent physicists.
About the role
The academic publishing industry is going through an exciting period of change, with technological developments and new business models radically changing the way our content is created, presented and delivered. The role will provide the opportunity to apply your skills, market knowledge and business acumen to shape and build the physics list, helping the Press to remain at the forefront of scientific publishing and serve the needs of students, instructors and researchers.
Key responsibilities will include, though not be limited to:
- Building a high level of engagement within the international academic community through in-person and online meetings, conducting market research on the latest research and teaching directions to inform new product development, including Open Access and digital courseware initiatives.
- Commissioning a target of 15-20 high quality projects per year – upholding rigorous editorial and peer-review standards, supporting authors through the writing process and overseeing each project through to timely and successful publication.
- Employing sound project management and financial planning to meet ambitious sales and profitability targets and contributing to the strategic development of the physics programme.
- Reporting to the senior commissioning editor for physics and working alongside six other editors in the Physical and Life Sciences team. An appointment will be made at a level commensurate with experience and on-the-job training will be provided.
This is your opportunity to make an impact! If you don't want to miss out, please take a look at the job description attached at the end of the advert. We want to hear from you.
About you
You will have a strong understanding of research and education developments in university physics, preferably with some prior publishing experience – including an awareness of the changes facing academic publishing in the 21st Century.
With highly effective interpersonal, organisational and time-management skills, you will bring energy and creativity to the role, as well as demonstrating sound business judgement and a strong market focus.
Resourceful and self-reliant in making informed decisions and you will also excel in collaborating with a broad range of internal and external stakeholders to advance the Press's mission and uphold our diversity and inclusion, and sustainability, commitments.
A lifelong learner, you will relish the prospect of developing your publishing skills and embrace the evolving career opportunities on offer at Cambridge University Press & Assessment.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
- Group personal pension scheme
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Green travel schemes
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 3rd April. Please note due to the Easter holiday period, first round of interviews is scheduled to take place on 20th and 21st April 2023.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
About Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- Cambridge University Press & Assessment
- The Triangle Building, Shaftesbury Road, Cambridge
- Cambridgeshire
- CB2 8EA
- United Kingdom
The Cambridge University Press & Assessment Group is a department of the University of Cambridge. We have three exam boards – University of Cambridge International Examinations (CIE), University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations (Cambridge ESOL), and OCR. We are a not-for-profit organisation.
We're proud of our 150 years heritage and the expertise that it has given us. Cambridge University Press & Assessment operates and manages the University's three exam boards.
The world's largest provider of English language curriculums and qualifications for young learners and adults.
The world's largest provider of international programmes and qualifications for 5 to 19 year old learners.
OCR is one of the UK's biggest exam boards offering academic and vocational curriculums and qualifications. Whether you are building new IT systems, supporting our customers or developing one of our new qualifications, every person at Cambridge University Press & Assessment is making a difference. Being part of the education of eight million candidates, in over 170 countries every year, means we are opening doors to a better future every day.
We aim for these values to be at the heart of everything we do
And we believe actions speak louder than words when it comes to demonstrating this. We think we’re great people to work with, but then maybe we’re biased! What we are certain about though is that if you join Cambridge University Press & Assessment you’ll be surrounded by talented people with diverse backgrounds and skills, working together in a friendly and supportive way.
Real development opportunities
We have ambitious plans to become the leading world authority on assessment. It matters to us that people rise to bigger challenges and reach their potential. As your ambitions and interests grow there will be opportunities to move around the business and gain new skills.
We’ll expect you to take responsibility for fulfilling your own potential, and we will provide you with the training and development opportunities to manage this.
Did you know that we are not only based in Cambridge?
We also have a site in Coventry, as well as a number of other smaller offices around the UK and Overseas
- Staff discounts at many retailers both online and in-store.
- Cambridge University Card - providing access to a number of university facilities such as the University Library and discounts at the Cambridge University Press bookshop.
- Season Ticket Loan - for travelling by rail or bus.
- Discounted access to the University of Cambridge Sport Centre, along with various other local gyms.
- Family friendly enhanced benefits when you might need them such as maternity and paternity and childcare vouchers.
- Limited access to nursery and play scheme places (waiting list in operation).
In addition to…
- Generous pension scheme.
- Performance related pay.
- Subsidised staff restaurants.
- At least 36 days holiday (including bank holidays).
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