Content Lead - Hamilton Brookes

Are you a content specialist with a passion for creating high-quality educational resources? Join the Hamilton Brookes team at Oxford Brookes University as a Content Lead and play a key role in developing and delivering outstanding content for primary education.

About Hamilton Brookes:

Hamilton Brookes is a leading educational publisher dedicated to providing high-quality resources for primary schools. We support educators with teaching materials that enhance learning outcomes and are trusted by teachers across the UK and beyond.

Why Join Us?

As a Content Lead, you will be part of a vibrant team within the School of Education at Oxford Brookes University. This role offers the chance to shape the content strategy, manage high-quality resources, and contribute to our mission of delivering exceptional educational materials. We offer a collaborative and supportive work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

About the Role:

In this role, you will work with the Head of Hamilton Brookes and an education consultant to develop resources that meet curriculum needs and commercial viability. You will oversee the content creation process, manage budgets, and ensure quality standards. This part-time position (up to 0.7 FTE) includes flexibility for remote working.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with authors, subject matter specialists, and editors to develop educational resources
• Manage the content lifecycle, including updating backlist and front list materials and handling rights and permissions
• Resource publishing projects, including working with freelancers and in-house teams
• Lead content creation using CMS, ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Define the publishing strategy and create business cases for new content
• Align publishing with strategic goals, including sustainability and inclusivity
• Introduce AI to enhance workflow and content creation
• Research new publishing opportunities and manage content design for inclusivity and accessibility.

Qualifications and Experience: Essential Experience:

•   BA or BSc or equivalent in a relevant discipline or industry experience
•   Solid understanding of the primary curriculum and copy editing
•   Attentive to detail with clear communication skills
•   Experience in project and budget management.

Please see the job description and person specification for more information.

Benefits of Working with Us:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Professional development opportunities
• A supportive and inclusive work environment
• Access to university facilities and resources
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

Join us at Hamilton Brookes and lead the way in creating exceptional educational resources!

Equality, diversity and inclusion

At Oxford Brookes, inclusivity is one of our five guiding principles: we take positive steps to create an environment in which we celebrate, value and provide equal opportunity to all. We are committed to recruiting out of the widest possible pool and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates who embrace our values, regardless of their background.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee to interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential selection criteria.

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