Publishing and Partnerships Manager

At AQA, we’re committed to advancing education and we’re committed to our people. As the largest provider of academic qualifications in the UK, we mark over 10 million exam papers each year and it’s our people who make this happen.

Publishing & Partnerships Manager

Permanent 

Manchester: £36,500 - £42,000

Guildford: £38,000 - £43,500

Hybrid working - Must live within a commutable distance 

Manage AQA’s partnership and publishing activities, making sure that we work with the right partners to support customers and meet business objectives.

As part of AQA you will define and develop the overarching plan and processes that support effective working across the organisation and between third parties.

You have the ability to think strategically and commercially, specifically in relation to our brand to ensure we protect and enhance our reputation in the market.

AQA are the UK’s largest exam board, an education charity and are responsible for recognising the performance of millions of students – our results really matter. We employ up to 40,000 people to help us deliver GCSEs and A-levels, and we have 100% brand awareness in our market. None of our target audiences ever ask “who?”

What's in it for you? 

• You'll work on a hybrid working model which works for you and the team alike, with the ability to pay up to 7% into your pension and employer contributions up to 11.5% , 25 days annual leave with Christmas on top rising with service, alongside a host of other wellbeing benefits including the Headspace App, Life assurance, PMI and Access to a Health Cash plan as well as a Cycle to Work schemes . 

What you’ll be doing. 

• Define and manage AQA partnerships and publishing plans and processes, delivering material that meets customer needs and aligns with AQA’s strategic business objectives.
• Ensure publication dates are met and conflict of interest standards are adhered to, ensuring material produced meets AQA Quality Framework standards and adheres to Ofqual Conditions of Recognition, AQA’s Wider Interests Policy.
• Brief and manage Associates, Subject Support team, third parties or other AQA colleagues to support approval process and ensure it runs smoothly.
• Manage the budget for partnerships and publishing work. Ensure that internal costs for content production are managed including managing reviewer payments for publishing process.
• Collaborate with publishers to ensure AQA partner approval processes run smoothly for all parties. Work with publishers to ensure that their advertising meets contractual obligations and legislative (Ofqual) requirements.
• Manage publishing updates, ensuring reprint lists and print files are maintained and changes are maintained and communicated, both print and digital
• Monitor success of both print and digital content in line with market and product objectives.
• Alongside the Head of Subject Development, you will support the development of the AQA partnerships and publishing strategy and product strategies, with respect to both print and digital resources.
• Alongside the market propositions leads and lead product managers, you will understand customer needs, analyse sales data and commission market research where needed to inform decision making about our long-term publishing and partnership work.

What you’ll need to succeed. 

• You’ll be an experienced manager with strong stakeholder skills to build and maintain relationships internally and externally. You’re confident making decisions and offering guidance to other teams to help them execute your plans.
• You’ll have experience in content production and publishing, with strong editorial skills and attention to detail to ensure material is fit for purpose and meets quality standards.
• You’ll have the ability to co-create content and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and third parties.
• You’re creative and innovative to find new ways to meet customer needs with our partnerships and publishing activities.
• You’re a strong communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, organisation and prioritisation skills to manage multiple demands and make judgements.
• You’re able to work independently to take the initiative and be proactive.
• You’ll have experience and knowledge of the wider education marketplace, in particular publishing and content.

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Every application will receive a written response 

Closing date - 17th October 2024

Interviews will be face-to-face at one of our office locations

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Full Job Description

Summary

To manage AQA’s partnership and publishing activities, making sure that we work with the right partners to support customers and meet business objectives. You will define and develop the overarching plan and processes that support effective working across the organisation and between third parties to deliver resources and partnership
activities. You will build strong relationships with key stakeholders to deliver the plans.
You have the ability to think strategically and commercially, specifically in relation to our brand to ensure we protect and enhance our reputation in the market. You will use these skills to also support the development of the overarching partnership and publishing strategy reflecting the various modes of delivery of published resourcesLandscape:
As part of the Subject Development team in the Customer and Product Directorate, you will manage a small team to manage our publishing and partnerships activity, as well as building strong working relationships with multiple teams within the business including; Corporate Affairs and Strategy team, Customer and Product, Associate Management, and Sourcing and Supply.
Activities:
Define and manage AQA partnerships and publishing plans and processes, delivering material that meets customer needs and aligns with AQA’s strategic business objectives.
Ensure publication dates are met and conflict of interest standards are adhered to, ensuring material produced meets AQA Quality Framework standards and adheres to Ofqual Conditions of Recognition, AQA’s Wider Interests Policy.
Brief and manage Associates, Subject Support team, third parties or other AQA colleagues to support approval process and ensure it runs smoothly.
Manage the budget for partnerships and publishing work. Ensure that internal costs for content production are managed including managing reviewer payments for publishing process.
Collaborate with publishers to ensure AQA partner approval processes run smoothly for all parties. Work with publishers to ensure that their advertising meets contractual obligations and legislative (Ofqual) requirements.
Manage publishing updates, ensuring reprint lists and print files are maintained and changes are maintained and communicated, both print and digital
Monitor success of both print and digital content in line with market and product objectives.
Alongside the Head of Subject Development, you will support the development of the AQA partnerships and publishing strategy and product strategies, with respect to both print and digital resources.
Alongside the market propositions leads and lead product managers, you will understand customer needs, analyse sales data and commission market research where needed to inform decision making about our long-term publishing and partnership work.
To be successful in this role, you will need to know:
You’ll be an experienced manager with strong stakeholder skills to build and maintain relationships internally and externally. You’re confident making decisions and offering guidance to other teams to help them execute your plans.
You’ll have experience in content production and publishing, with strong editorial skills and attention to detail to ensure material is fit for purpose and meets quality standards.
You’ll have the ability to co-create content and work collaboratively with a range of stakeholders and third parties.
You’re creative and innovative to find new ways to meet customer needs with our partnerships and publishing activities.
You’re a strong communicator, with excellent written and verbal communication skills, organisation and prioritisation skills to manage multiple demands and make judgements.
You’re able to work independently to take the initiative and be proactive.
You’ll have experience and knowledge of the wider education marketplace, in particular publishing and content.
You show curiosity and critical thinking, having an interest in finding out how things work and finding opportunities to innovate and improve.
You have the ability to think commercially and make judgements on that basis voicing your views which sometimes may not be in line with the rest of the team.
You’re comfortable working at risk, not always having all of the information required at the start of a project.
You’re resilient and welcome your work being constructively challenged and questioned and can use your judgement to either stand by your insight or adapt your thinking to new information.