Managing Editor Temp

About This Role

Managing the successful delivery of high-quality print and digital English Language Teaching (ELT) course materials is the core of this temporary role, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and to specification. You will work across multiple projects, collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers to manage content from final manuscript through to publication and release. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a collaborative, fast-paced publishing environment and is passionate about delivering high-quality educational content.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end delivery of course components from approved manuscript through publication, demonstrating strong project management, operational excellence, and an action-oriented approach to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and business objectives are consistently achieved
• Prepare and manage manuscripts, design files, media, and digital assets for production, leveraging knowledge of publishing workflows and systems while maintaining a focus on quality management and process efficiency
• Support copyediting and proofreading stages, including the review of artwork briefs and audio scripts, applying rigorous quality management practices and attention to detail to ensure accuracy and consistency across all content
• Coordinate proof circulation and digital releases, effectively directing work across multiple stakeholders, managing competing priorities, and ensuring timely feedback collection, issue resolution, and successful delivery milestones
• Collaborate closely with Publishing, Digital Operations, and cross-functional stakeholders, demonstrating the ability to balance stakeholder needs, build trust, and communicate effectively to drive alignment and achieve shared project goals
• Track project progress, analyze project metrics, identify risks and dependencies, and proactively propose solutions, utilizing strong data analytics and quantitative skills to support informed decision-making and keep delivery on track
• Maintain and continuously improve project documentation, including style guides, page plans, templates, and workflow processes, contributing to operational excellence, knowledge sharing, and consistency across projects
• Manage communication with external suppliers and vendors where required, fostering productive partnerships through clear expectations, effective collaboration, and the ability to build trust while ensuring adherence to project briefs, quality standards, and timelines
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to enhance workflows, systems, and production processes, demonstrating an action-oriented mindset and commitment to operational excellence that supports scalable and efficient publishing operations

Requirements

• Degree-level education or equivalent experience
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively across teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Nice to have:

• Experience in ELT publishing or education sector
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Experience working with editorial processes such as copyediting and proofreading
• Knowledge of publishing workflows, particularly print and digital production
• Experience working with external vendors or suppliers
• Willingness to learn new systems and processes

About the Company

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world, publishing the largest number of journals and books and pioneering open research. Through its leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, it provides technology-enabled products, platforms, and services that help researchers uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators advance learning. Macmillan Education provides world-class content in the most relevant, engaging, and flexible formats to support students, teachers, and institutions in lifelong learning.