Description:

One of the world’s largest publishers of academic books and provider of on-line educational resources is looking for a Commissioning Editor for their Science, Engineering & Maths list. The position can be based in either Dubai or Athens.

Key duties:

• Source, contract, publish and oversee profitable and successful new products
• Ensure timely delivery of materials and manage publishing programme appropriately
• Commission and develop new titles in line with market strategy
• Build the company profile within the  higher education marketplace
• Be a strong team player both within editorial and within the HE group as a whole

Experience / skills required:

• Prior commissioning experience in academic/textbook publishing is essential
• A good understanding of development in both print and digital formats
• Experience of managing a large number of major projects simultaneously
• Strong commercial instincts are a must
• Arabic language skills are desirable, but not a must
• Ability to work both within a team and independently

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelouisekemp@atwoodtate.co.uk