Developing market-focused product<\/p>\n
\tContribute to the strategic execution of the Schools business, conduct robust planning and resource market research, competitive analyses, accurate budgeting, and to commission and publish products that increase market share and profitability, timeously.
\n\tSupporting authors through effective workshops, ensuring smooth implementation of content and ancillaries, as well as submission and approvals management.<\/p>\n
Maintaining productive relationships with internal & external stakeholders<\/p>\n
\tActively collaborate with Sales and Marketing teams, deepening opportunities within the market and providing first-line support on product knowledge, institution engagement and event attendance.
\n\tLiaise with Digital Product team, contributing continuously to the digital product strategy, generating business cases and budgeting, project management and meeting deadlines where required.
\n\tLiaising with Publishing Services regarding project briefs and information so that publication goals are met, manuscript handover, as well as monitoring and production input throughout the product lifecycle.
\n\tEnsuring that author engagement is sustainable by attracting professionals with market-facing experience, profile fit and supported through training and timeous complaint resolution.
\n\tBuild and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with professional organisations, NGOs and educationalists.
\n\tBuild and maintain strong relationships with relevant education ministries and government departments.
\n\tContribute to OUP\u2019s Thought Leadership strategy in collaboration with the Marketing team.<\/p>\n
Finance and budget management \u00a0<\/p>\n
\tForecast annual operational expenses in line with guidelines in terms of overheads, author and first costs. Budgets are compiled and approved within margins.
\n\tManage costs against approved budget and producing insightful variance analyses.
\n\tDevelop and manage cost control mechanisms.<\/p>\n
Efficient business systems user<\/p>\n
\tBusiness systems used efficiently, procedures are up to date and new users are trained.<\/p>\n
Ethical, regulatory and legal risk management<\/p>\n
\tAdhering to OUP ethical policies and codes of conduct, maintaining strict confidentiality and scrutiny of business transactions and active prevention tactics applied.<\/p>\n
Requirements<\/p>\n
Qualifications and Experience<\/p>\n
\tBachelor’s degree or equivalent (NQF 7) in related field (Science). Teaching or lecturing experience in Science is advantageous.
\n\tDriver\u2019s license (Code B)
\n\tMinimum of 3 years\u2019 working experience where a track record of conceptualising and delivering high- quality, successful Science print and digital products for schools, preferably in multiple Southern African markets is demonstrated. Experience in digital publishing advantageous.
\n\tMinimum of 3 years\u2019 working experience of setting up and managing projects across complexity, and overhead budgeting at a leading level, in a product development context.
\n\tProven experience in market research and analysis, and writing business cases in aid of product development.<\/p>\n
go to method of application \u00bb<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
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