Content Manager, Academic Books

Job Title: Content Manager, Academic Books Salary: £29,700 - £35,600 Location: Cambridge, UK - Hybrid Contract: Fixed-term (12-month maternity cover) Hours: Full time, 35 hours per week This is an exciting opportunity to join the Academic Content Operations team. As a Content Manager, your role will be to manage the entire production process of books across a range of subject areas, working with authors from submission of manuscripts to the delivery of final print and digital files. We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. Content Managers sit within Content Operations, the team responsible for the publication processes and quality assurance for our Academic books, Elements and journals. There are therefore opportunities to learn more about other content types and subjects and we encourage learning and flexibility. About the role You will liaise with external contacts (editors and authors, including high‑profile academics) and internal colleagues (Editorial, Design, Content Services, Marketing, Publicity, and Sales), as well as external suppliers, to achieve the best results for Cambridge and the academic community. Liaising with authors Evaluating manuscripts and preparing titles for production Writing cover briefs Checking proofs and revised proofs Monitoring schedules and troubleshooting issues, involving freelancers and typesetters as needed This role is ideal for a person who can be both organised and innovative; we have a high volume of content to handle alongside our improvement initiatives. Excellent communication skills, efficiency, and a willingness to trial new workflows are key for this role. You will be provided with ongoing training and development opportunities to support our products and your own career goals. 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 You It is expected that following experience would have been attained in the workplace: Experience in, or at least awareness of, the publishing industry Understanding of publishing and/or production/operations processes The ability to communicate well, both verbally and in writing, a high standard of computer literacy: full Microsoft package, Photoshop, Acrobat Ability to work as part of a team and independently Strong attention to detail and accuracy in your work The ability to work quickly to tight deadlines Confident managing multiple priorities and projects Excellent time management If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria: Awareness of XML, HTML, ePub and accessibility requirements Experience in an editorial or production role in publishing Experience working with external suppliers Experience supporting continuous improvement projects For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site. While this role is advertised at Content Manager level, we're also open to considering candidates with less experience for an Associate level role. Rewards and benefits We 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 bank holidays Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance Discretionary annual bonus Group personal pension scheme Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary Green travel schemes Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12-months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position. Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Equal opportunity 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 who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or a long‑term health condition. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. #J-18808-Ljbffr Cambridge University Press