.Contract: 1 Permanent, Full time and 1 Fixed-term contract (12 months maternity cover)Location: Madrid, Spain & Hybrid working and Cambridge, UK & Hybrid workingPlease note we are currently recruiting for 2 positions and advertising both roles in the locations above.Do you have strong print and digital publishing skills and experience? Are you customer-focused and collaborative? Are you keen to identify solutions which delight customers, and which can be delivered efficiently? Do you aspire to be part of a dynamic team, dedicated to reacting to market-driven opportunities? Then this could be your next role.We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.About the roleWe are looking for two Product Owners, one permanent and another 12-month maternity cover contract, with editorial backgrounds to join our team, developing integrated learning and assessment English materials for global markets. We are a forward-thinking team, who enjoy working collaboratively and sharing ideas: we have colleagues in different locations around the world and strive to foster a strong connection as a team, despite the physical distance.As Product Owner in this team, you will have a varied role, leading on several projects with tasks ranging from supporting a Commissioning Editor's work with external suppliers, to overseeing digital updates, to scoping and validating proposals for new integrated learning and assessment materials. You will need to be curious about the customer and be able to collaborate and align with colleagues to answer customer needs in a way which is feasible and viable. This means engaging with customers, working closely with cross-functional stakeholders, and leading in-house and external editorial Delivery teams. You will have the opportunity to hear feedback directly from customers, which can be extremely motivating.This role offers a great opportunity for growth and development, as well as the chance to make a significant, positive contribution to the development of English materials for our customers all over the world.About youWe are looking for an individual with strong publishing skills and commercial acumen.A background in conceptualising and delivering editorial components with experience in researching, planning, and specifying a range of products is essential. This should include involvement in projects that have included print and digital products.You will have experience of developing and adapting learning and/or assessment materials. You will be able to lead internal editorial teams and external freelancer/packager teams to deliver them.You will be an excellent problem-solver in high-pressure situations and be able to come up with innovative but practical solutions.You will be organised and flexible, and an excellent communicator
