Commissioning Editor

Job Title: Commissioning EditorSalary: Competitive (Spain) | £45,100 - £60,400 (UK)Location: Cambridge, UK; Madrid, Spain – Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)Contract: PermanentHours: Full time (at least 2 days per week in the office)Do you have strong print and digital publishing skills and a background in English language teaching? Are you customer-focused and collaborative? Are you keen to identify solutions that delight customers and can be delivered efficiently? Do you aspire to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to responding to market-driven opportunities? If so, this could be your next role.We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.About the roleWe are looking for a Commissioning Editor to join our team, developing English learning materials for global English language learning markets. We are a forward-thinking team who enjoy working collaboratively and sharing ideas. With colleagues located around the world, we strive to foster strong connections despite the physical distance.As a Commissioning Editor in this team, you will have a varied role, leading and empowering internal and external editorial teams to ensure projects are delivered to plan and in alignment with business strategies. You will collaborate with the Product Owner and other cross-functional stakeholders as a subject matter expert focused on design and delivery. Ultimately, you will contribute to creating efficient propositions that address our customers' needs and enable business growth.This role offers an excellent opportunity for personal growth and development, as well as the chance to make a significant, positive contribution to English learning materials for customers worldwide.This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face‑to‑face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long‑term health condition.About YouYou are a collaborative and adaptable professional with a strong foundation in project management and a passion for English language teaching.You will:Have knowledge of ELT pedagogy, theory, and practice, and be familiar with Product Management principles.Have a proven track record of successfully working with cross‑functional teams, both internally and externally, across a range of ELT products, including print and digital.Be able to contribute to long‑term plans while adapting to changing circumstances, with an eye for both detail and the bigger picture of our business context.Have demonstrated success in delivering products that effectively meet customer needs.For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long‑term health condition, and best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long‑term health condition.Cambridge University Press & Assessment is an approved UK employer for the sponsorship of eligible roles and applicants under the Skilled Worker visa route. Please refer to the gov.uk website for guidance to understand your own eligibility based on the role you are applying for.Rewards and benefitsWe 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:28 days annual leave plus