Oxford
University Press (OUP), the largest University Press in the world, is a
department of the University of Oxford. It furthers the University’s objective
of excellence in research, scholarship, and education by publishing worldwide.
OUPEA is seeking
to recruit a high calibre, results oriented, experienced and highly skilled
professional for the position of Publishing Manager.
The Role
Reporting to the
Managing Director, the Publishing Manager will have the overall responsibility
for the publishing function.
S/he will
develop, plan, prioritize and implement the departmental program and oversee
the publishing process to ensure that books are published within set deadlines,
according to the budget and are of the highest quality.
The Person
The ideal
candidate should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Education or a related field
from a recognised university.
The candidate
should also have at least five (5) years’ experience in a busy publishing or
editorial department at a senior management level.
The candidate
should also have a good understanding of financials and the commercial driver
of a successful publishing company.
The Offer
If your career
aspirations match this exciting opportunity, please write in confidence quoting
the position title and reference number on the subject of the email or cover
letter on or before Friday 27th September 2013.
Applications
including your curriculum vitae, a working e-mail address, daytime telephone
contacts, qualifications, experience, present position, current remuneration,
names and addresses of three referees should be emailed to esdoup@kpmg.co.ke.
Applicants will
also be required to provide the following:
1) A reference
letter from their immediate past employer.
2) A character
reference from an individual who has known the applicant for at least 3 years.
Only
short-listed candidates will be contacted.
