Oxford
University Press (OU P), 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.
OUP
East Africa is seeking to recruit a high calibre, results-oriented and highly
skilled professional to the position of Marketing
Manager.
Summary
of the Position: Reporting
to the Sales and Marketing Manager, the Marketing Manager’s role will be to
effectively implement marketing strategies and plans for the OUP brand and
titles.
Key
duties and responsibilities
- Creating
awareness of the OUP brand and titles through suitable marketing
strategies and channels.
- Pursuing
opportunities for directly interacting and engaging with customers.
- Supporting
the OU PEA business through effective corporate communications.
- Maintaining
productive relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
- The
ideal candidate will support teamwork, demonstrate a spirit of
competitiveness, lead and motivate as well as promote a healthy
organisational culture.
Minimum educational requirements, work experience and skills
- Bachelor’s
Degree in Commerce, Marketing or Communications.
- 5
years Marketing or Communications management experience.
- Knowledge
of the educational publishing industry, event coordination, agency
processes and project management.
Science Editor
Summary of the position: This is a position responsible for developing, planning
and project managing a strong list of market-oriented Science titles that
achieve market approval and sales to meet the strategic objectives of
OUPEA.
The Science Editor will be tasked
with mentoring other editors, and project managing an allocated number of
titles that will help grow the Science lists from ECDE through Secondary school
levels.
Key duties and responsibilities
The Science Editor will develop comprehensive, high quality educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
Key duties and responsibilities
The Science Editor will develop comprehensive, high quality educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
The Editor will also conduct market
research and incorporate findings into new and existing products.
The Science Editor will build strong
relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector and authors;
providing guidance during the development of publications that offer innovative
solutions to learners and teachers and which will grow a profitable business
for OUPEA.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree preferably in Education with a major in Biology / Chemistry combined with at least three years relevant publishing experience.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree preferably in Education with a major in Biology / Chemistry combined with at least three years relevant publishing experience.
The ideal candidate should have at
least two years experience in project planning and management of own titles
from conceptualization to pre-press.
Teaching experience, with a proven
track record of consistent high performance, will be an added advantage.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the Education systems and markets in East Africa.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the Education systems and markets in East Africa.
Senior Science Editor
Summary of the position: This is a position responsible for developing,
planning and project managing a strong list of market-oriented Science titles
that achieve market approval and sales to meet the strategic objectives of
OUPEA.
The Senior Science Editor will be
tasked with mentoring other editors, and project managing an allocated number
of titles that will help grow the Science lists from ECDE through Secondary
school levels.
Key duties and responsibilities
The senior Science Editor will provide leadership to a team of editors in developing comprehensive, high quality educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
Key duties and responsibilities
The senior Science Editor will provide leadership to a team of editors in developing comprehensive, high quality educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
The senior Editor will also conduct
market research and incorporate findings into new and existing products.
The Senior Science Editor will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector and authors; providing guidance during the development of publications that offer innovative solutions to learners and teachers and which will grow a profitable business for OUPEA.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree preferably in Education with a major in Biology / Chemistry combined with at least three years relevant publishing experience.
The Senior Science Editor will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector and authors; providing guidance during the development of publications that offer innovative solutions to learners and teachers and which will grow a profitable business for OUPEA.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree preferably in Education with a major in Biology / Chemistry combined with at least three years relevant publishing experience.
The ideal candidate should have at
least two years experience in project planning and management of own titles
from conceptualization to pre-press.
Teaching experience, with a proven
track record of consistent high performance, will be an added advantage.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the Education systems and markets in East Africa.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the Education systems and markets in East Africa.
Senior CRE Editor
Summary of the position: This is a position responsible for developing,
planning and project managing a strong list of market-oriented CRE titles that
achieve market approval and sales to meet the strategic objectives of
OUPEA.
The Senior CRE Editor will be tasked
with mentoring other editors, and project managing an allocated number of
titles that will help grow the CRE lists from ECDE through Secondary school
levels.
Key duties and responsibilities
The senior CRE Editor will provide leadership to a team of editors in developing comprehensive, high quality educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
Key duties and responsibilities
The senior CRE Editor will provide leadership to a team of editors in developing comprehensive, high quality educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
The senior Editor will also conduct
market research and incorporate findings into new and existing products.
The Senior CRE Editor will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector and authors; providing guidance during the development of publications that offer innovative solutions to learners and teachers and which will grow a profitable business for OUPEA.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree preferably in Education with a major in Philosophy and Religious Studies combined with at least three years relevant publishing experience.
The Senior CRE Editor will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector and authors; providing guidance during the development of publications that offer innovative solutions to learners and teachers and which will grow a profitable business for OUPEA.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree preferably in Education with a major in Philosophy and Religious Studies combined with at least three years relevant publishing experience.
The ideal candidate should have at
least two years experience in project planning and management of own titles
from conceptualization to pre-press.
Teaching experience, with a proven
track record of consistent high performance, will be an added advantage.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the Education systems and markets in East Africa.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the Education systems and markets in East Africa.
Senior Mathematics Editor
Summary of the position: This is a position responsible for developing,
planning and project managing a strong list of market-oriented Mathematics
titles that achieve market approval and sales to meet the strategic objectives
of OUPEA.
The Senior Mathematics Editor will be
tasked with mentoring other editors, and project managing an allocated number
of titles that will help grow the Mathematics lists from ECDE through Secondary
school levels.
Key duties and responsibilities
The senior Mathematics Editor will provide leadership to a team of editors in developing comprehensive, high quality educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
Key duties and responsibilities
The senior Mathematics Editor will provide leadership to a team of editors in developing comprehensive, high quality educational teaching materials for both learners and teachers to appropriate markets.
The senior Editor will also conduct
market research and incorporate findings into new and existing products.
The Senior Mathematics Editor will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector and authors; providing guidance during the development of publications that offer innovative solutions to learners and teachers and which will grow a profitable business for OUPEA.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree preferably in Education with a major in Mathematics / Physics combined with at least three years relevant publishing experience.
The Senior Mathematics Editor will build strong relationships with key stakeholders in the education sector and authors; providing guidance during the development of publications that offer innovative solutions to learners and teachers and which will grow a profitable business for OUPEA.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
The position requires a relevant Bachelor's degree preferably in Education with a major in Mathematics / Physics combined with at least three years relevant publishing experience.
The ideal candidate should have at
least two years experience in project planning and management of own titles
from conceptualization to pre-press.
Teaching experience, with a proven
track record of consistent high performance, will be an added advantage.
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the Education systems and markets in East Africa.
How to Apply
In addition, the individual must demonstrate a thorough understanding and knowledge of the dynamics of the Education systems and markets in East Africa.
How to Apply
If you are a results-oriented person
with the stated qualifications and are passionate to provide high quality
Mathematics publishing solutions to the ever-changing customer needs in a
fast-paced organization, forward your application, curriculum vitae and copies
of testimonials to recruit.ke@oup.com on or before 31st March 2016.
Only shortlisted candidates will be
contacted.
OUPEA is an equal opportunity
employer.
