Associate Editor, Career Development

Job Description

Our OrganisationLearning is the most powerful force for change in the world. More than 20,000 Pearson employees deliver our products and services in nearly 200 countries, all working towards a common purposeto help everyone achieve their potential through learning. Wedo that by providing high quality, digital content and learning experiences, as well as assessments and qualifications that help people build their skills and grow with the world around them. We are the worlds leading learning company.At Pearson (FTSE 100) we believe in the power of difference; harnessing the unique skills, perspectives, and backgrounds of every employee helps us foster innovation and create the most effective solutions for learners around the world. Thats why werecommitted to ensuring that diversity and inclusion are embedded into everything we do. We foster a work environment thats inclusive and diverseand where our people can be themselvesso we can reflect the customers and learners we serve. You can learnmore about our commitment to a diverse and inclusive culture here:https://careers/diversity-equity-inclusion/We are delighted to be awarded Gold against the Investors in People standard in the UK; we are confirmed by Stonewall in the Top 100 LGBTQ+ UK employers; we were featured on The Forbes List of Top 100 Companies For Remote Jobs 2022 and The Forbes List ofBest D&I Employers; we are a Disability Confident committed employer and committed to the Race Charter; we were also recognised in the Best Employers for Diversity 2019 awards; we are a Working Mums Top Employer and Age Positive employer. Pearson is a trulyglobal family, and listed on the London and New York Stock Exchanges. We are proud to offer an exceptional and supportive environment to develop your professional career!Your Career Opportunity

• Associate Editor, Career Development
• Hybrid office/home working in UK with occasional UK travel required
• Permanent & full-time working 37.5 hours per week
• Reporting to Publisher
• Salary up to £35k depending on experience.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of the UK Professional Business Publishing team, within our International Higher Education business. We publish 2030 new titles a year on business, finance, and professional development topics under the FinancialTimes Publishing and Pearson Business imprints; catering to all levels, from career starters to senior executives, as well as a select number of student and revision titles. This position has a key role in commissioning new editions of business and personaldevelopment books, and new editions of our student study skills titles, working with our talented authors to ensure the development of high quality, impactful learning resources in a variety of formats.Your Key Responsibilities

• Analysing Pearson and competitor sales and building an excellent understanding of market trends to suggest new product opportunities within the business and skills development market, study skills market, and potential new editions to publish.
• Commissioning new editions, including briefing authors and working closely with them to develop competitive and compelling product/content strategies, taking full commercial responsibility for proposals, and negotiating contracts with authors and/or theiragents.
• Working closely with, and supporting, authors throughout the intensive writing period ensuring that they write to agreed brief and timeline, and providing detailed feedback on draft chapters to shape content to target market needs.
• Ensuring material is appropriate to the different cultural sensitivities of a global audience and that it conforms to Pearsons diversity, equity, and inclusion guidelines.
• Liaising with cross-functional teams to facilitate timely production, including preparing manuscripts for handover, completing handover documentation and being on hand to resolve queries throughout the production process.
• Collaborating with design department to agree cover and text designs as well as writing marketing copy as appropriate; liaising with authors for input and to secure approval.
• Working as part of a creative and innovative team, contributing thoughtful and well-judged opinions on product strategy and propositions.
• Demonstrate commercial (business, financial and operational) acumen when making product development decisions to drive revenue growth and profitability.

Our Successful CandidateThis role is suitable for a passionate team-player with knowledge of the Business, Finance or Personal Development/Career Development book market, or equivalent learning and development industry experience. Youll be working with thought leaders, subjectexperts and/or writers to support and coach them to write high quality content that delivers value to its intended audience.We are looking for an organised professional who can manage multiple priorities and collaborate persuasively and authoritatively with authors. Youll demonstrate experience of reviewing, critically assessing and developing manuscripts, and working with authorsfrom concept to publication. Previous commissioning experience (print and digital products) would be an advantage.Transform your expertise to a new level - we have many exciting and dynamic international projects to look forward to in 2022, therefore now is the ideal time to join our global Pearson family. Apply now for a highly rewarding and truly global career!Your Benefits & RewardWell expect a lot and we know youll do great work, so we give a lot back with some of the best benefits in the business! Along with learning, development and mentoring opportunities, our range of benefits can support the different needs of our diversecolleagues, and their families too. Joining our Pearson family can provide you with unlimited and truly global career progression options, and you can also look forward to exploring our impressive benefits, such as:

Flexible options for work from home days.

A starting holiday of 25 days plus UK public holidays, and youll earn 1 additional days holiday per year you work with us.

Generous pension scheme where we match and double what you contribute.

Maternity, paternity, and family care leave as well as flexible work policies.

Shares and stock purchase options.

Healthcare and dental plans, and an employee wellbeing assistance programme for you and your family to help balance work, family and personal life. Cycle to wor