Commissioning Editor - Teacher Resources & Training
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Cambridge University Press & Assessment
Cambridge
- Expired
- Salary:
- Circa £45,000 - £55,000
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Apply by:
- 14 January 2018
Job overview
Vacancy Advert
Job Title: Commissioning Editor – Teacher Resources and Training
Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: Negotiable (Circa £45,000 - £55,000) - Heavily dependent on experience; of commissioning in educational publishing, training or qualifications.
Location: Cambridge or Coventry
What it’s about
Our product directorate is responsible for determining OCR’s product offering to the market; General Qualifications, Vocational Qualifications and Supporting Materials & Services.
The Product Support Department’s function is to define and manage the delivery of a programme of support services & materials; training packages, electronic and published media, that balances cost and quality, and adds strategic and commercial value; as well as a differentiated offering, to OCR’s products.
What you’ll be doing
You will be responsible for developing product and qualification suite level strategies. You will spend the largest proportion of your time commissioning, customer-centred products; covering assessment support materials, training events, and digital services, so that Training Providers and Examination Centres have the information and support they need to deliver OCR qualifications and curriculum with confidence.
What we’re looking for
We are looking for someone with demonstrable experience of commissioning electronic media, printed media and training services; ideally in an educational context. Commercial experience is essential.
It is essential that you are innovative, collaborative, commercially focused and resilient.
Who we are
OCR (Oxford Cambridge and RSA Examinations) is a leading UK exam board. We provide qualifications which engage people of all ages and abilities at school, college, in work or through part-time learning programmes. Our general and vocational qualifications equip learners with the knowledge and skills they need for their future, helping them achieve their full potential.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a market leader and be rewarded with valuable learning opportunities, a competitive salary and benefits.
Benefits
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a superb range of benefits:
• Generous contributory pension
• 28 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
• Annual performance related bonus and increases (discretionary)
• Enhanced maternity/paternity pay and childcare voucher scheme
• Employee discount and cash back scheme at 2,500 retailers
• Cycle scheme
• Subsidised canteens
• Support for professional qualifications
Work/life balance is important to us here at Cambridge Assessment, and we offer all our colleagues a range of flexible working options, which suit both the business and the employee. So please let us know of any flexible working requirements when applying and we can see how we can support you.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 14 January 2018.
Our new recruitment system goes live on 02 January 2018, so this vacancy may be unavailable to apply for on 02 and 03 January 2018.
To find out more about this role please view the job description or to apply, please upload your covering letter and CV.
https://jobs.cambridgeassessment.org.uk/applicant/appS1.aspx?id=5727
As part of your recruitment process you will be required to undergo a background screening. This will be carried out by our selected supplier, Credence Background Screening Limited.
Cambridge Assessment is an equal opportunities employer
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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