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• Job Title: Development Editor Fixed Term Contract (12 months) Organisation: Macmillan Education Location(s): London, UK Application Deadline: 11th August 2025 About Springer Nature Group Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 180 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow. Visit group.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature / @SpringerNatureGroup About the Brand Macmillan Education provides world-class content in the most relevant, engaging and flexible formats to support students, teachers and institutions in lifelong learning. Visit macmillaneducation.com and follow @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT About the Role Working within the Publishing Content Development team, the Development Editor has day-to-day responsibility for content development from initial writing brief to publication, ensuring that all material is of an appropriate quality and fully aligned to the publishing vision of the Commissioning Editor and Publisher. The Development Editor may also commission ancillary items under the guidance of the Commissioning or Senior Development Editor. The role involves extensive cross-functional liaison with the concept development and content delivery teams to create material which meets the needs of the key audience and is published on schedule and within budget. Role Responsibilities: Market awareness/research Work with the project team to understand/establish specific market or segment needs. Carry out desk and market research when necessary, i.e. competition, segment, market analysis; attend classroom observations where possible. Understand the publishing vision in the context of the publishing plan and Macmillan Education’s business needs. Content/manuscript development Understand and contribute to the Investment Approval (IA) process and support the Commissioning Editor where needed in concept development, sample materials, market / research feedback Work with the Commissioning Editor and / or Senior Development Editor to prepare author briefs for specific projects, in light of market research. Support in the identification of potential authors, contributors and external content creators. Understand contract terms and budget for external contributors, ensuring correct procedures are followed. Work with authors to develop material which follows the brief and is aligned to different output formats. Take responsibility for overseeing external content creators and ensuring the content meets the required standard. Provide feedback to authors/contributors, suggesting appropriate action to ensure content meets the brief, with the support of the Commissioning Editor / Senior Development Editor where necessary. Alert the project team to any content development issues to ensure delivery is on time and within budget. Understand the budgeting process and financial implications of making changes. Attend audio recordings, video/photo shoots and photo selection meetings to ensure outputs adhere to the brief / project specification. Create artwork, design and digital specification briefs, as well as style sheets, page plans and asset briefs. Deal with overmatter (print and digital), commenting on issues and feeding back appropriately. Understand the processes involved in rights clearance. Personal development Keep up to date on ELT/EFL issues, undertake background reading and attending conferences as appropriate. Use and develop existing skills and participating in in-house/external training sessions. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential Educated to degree level or equivalent Formal ELT/TEFL qualification Demonstrable ELT/EFL teaching experience, in a primary setting Excellent written English An ability to work to tight deadlines and to manage numerous tasks Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A positive attitude and commitment to aims of the company Excellent team-working and organisational skills Desirable Knowledge of ELT markets and segments Appreciation for a wide international range of teaching and learning situations Understanding of publishing technologies Knowledge of a second language A working understanding of content management systems At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://careers.springernature.com/ #LI-AC1 Job Posting End Date: 12-08-2025 We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.