Oxford
University Press (OUP), the largest University Press in the world, is a
department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective
of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.
OUPEA is
seeking to recruit a high calibre, results oriented, experienced and highly
skilled professional for the position of Publishing Manager.
The Role
Reporting
to the Managing Director, the Publishing Manager will have the overall
responsibility for the publishing function.
S/he will
develop, plan, prioritize and implement the departmental program and oversee
the publishing process to ensure that books are published within set deadlines,
according to the budget and are of the highest quality.
The Person
The ideal
candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
from a recognised university.
The
candidate should also have at least five (5) years’ experience in a busy
publishing or editorial department at a senior management level.
The
candidate should also have a good understanding of financials and the
commercial driver of a successful publishing company.
The Offer
If your
career aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence
quoting the position title and reference number on the subject of the email or
cover letter on or before Friday 27th September 2013.
Applications
including your curriculum vitae, a working e-mail address, daytime telephone
contacts, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration,
names and addresses of three referees should be emailed to esdoup@kpmg.co.ke.
Applicants
will also be required to provide the following:
1) A
reference letter from their immediate past employer.
2) A
character reference from an individual who has known the applicant for at least
3 years.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.