Job Title: Managing Editor, Caribbean Curriculum Organisation: Macmillan Education Permanent, Full-Time Location: London - Hybrid working Applications Deadline: 18th November 2026 About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature. 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 https://macmillan-caribbean.com/ and follow @MacmillanEducation / @Macmillancaribbean About the Role As a Managing Editor you will work as part of the editorial team and will have day-to-day responsibility for the content delivery of print and digital projects -assigned by the Editorial Manager from final manuscript handover through to publication. You will ensure that titles are delivered on time, to brief and within budget. You will also manage packagers and freelancers. The location(s) strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs. Role responsibilities: Work collaboratively with the Publisher, Development Editors and wider project team to plan and manage all components of assigned projects or series, ensuring content is delivered to the highest quality standards, meets market needs, and remains on schedule and within budget. Builds Trust, Balances Stakeholders, Project Management Projects as allocated by the Editorial Manager to ensure that all materials are of the appropriate quality and to alert the Editorial Manager, Publisher and the wider team to any issues that arise as appropriate. Action-Oriented, Directs Work Create and maintain publishing schedules for own project(s) - Project Management, Communicates Effectively Maintain an overview of project costs at all times, ensuring spend remains within budget and alerting the team to any financial issues in a timely manner - Data Analytics / Quantitative Skills, Operational Excellence Prepare manuscripts, design, media and digital assets for production, as required Directs Work, Communicates Effectively Participate in copy-editing and proofreading stages as required, including checking, editing and finalising artwork and photo briefs Operational Excellence, Quality Management Make photo selections on allocated projects Operational Excellence, Quality Management Oversee in-house, freelance and packer content production resourcing needs for own project(s), taking responsibility for editorial, typesetting, media, permissions, digital freelance and packager resourcing, including all necessary admin, freelance briefs, answering freelance queries, and feeding back on quality of work Project Management, Communicates Effectively, Balances Stakeholder, Operational Excellence, Quality Management Ensure best practice is created and sustained across projects and workflows. Be an advocate of best practice creation and implementation by supporting the Editorial Manager in maintaining the Editorial Production Workflow Guidance document Operational Excellence, Publishing Workflows & Systems Ensure that Marketing has the most recent files for creating any marketing material - Data Analytics / Quantitative Skills, Operational Excellence Coordinate reprint corrections and manage updates to the CXC Store when required - Project Management, Publishing Workflows & Systems End-of-project admin tasks such as file archiving, contracts archiving and sending to Royalties, ordering and checking advance copies - Operational Excellence, Quality Management Skills, Experience & Qualifications: Essential Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience Knowledge and experience of managing multiple components in a publishing environment Knowledge of publishing processes for print and digital Strong organisational and editorial skills The ability to manage a varied and demanding workload Strong communication and negotiation skills Experience of managing schedules and budgets A positive attitude and commitment to aims of the department Practical experience of project managing educational resources from manuscript through to production Experience of working with company systems and data and willingness to learn and fully exploit all such systems Experience of working with a range of media Desirable Demonstrable education publishing experience, preferably but not essentially for curricula To apply, please submit: a CV A cover letter - outlining your key ambitions for the role, and current notice period. At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/ #LI-AC1 Job Posting End Date: 19-11-2026 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.

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