Springer Nature Group in London seeks a Programme Manager to lead large, strategically significant projects across diverse teams, delivering digital customer-facing applications, internal business systems and governance programmes. You will coordinate cross-functional groups, manage resources, and align initiatives with business objectives while shaping portfolio health and ensuring value creation across the enterprise.
22/07/2026
Full time
Springer Nature Group in London seeks a Programme Manager to lead large, strategically significant projects across diverse teams, delivering digital customer-facing applications, internal business systems and governance programmes. You will coordinate cross-functional groups, manage resources, and align initiatives with business objectives while shaping portfolio health and ensuring value creation across the enterprise.
Programme ManagerApplylocations: London: Lisbontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR106491 Job Title: Programme Manager Location: London About Springer Nature: 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 and About Department: Join the Portfolio & Governance Office of our CIO, where our mantra is simple yet powerful: "Do the right things. Do things right." Our team is dedicated to building a strategic, consistent, and transparent approach to how information and technology empower our entire enterprise. We focus on two essential objectives: fostering a unified vision for IT across the organization and ensuring our IT organization consistently delivers value through efficiency and clarity. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change at the intersection of technology, information, and business strategy, we'd love for you to be part of our mission! About Team: Join our Portfolio & Project Office (PPO) within the Portfolio & Governance Office, where we provide the essential backbone for strategic alignment and effective project execution across the organization. This team is responsible for ensuring that our project portfolio not only meets the organization's immediate needs but also aligns with long-term business goals. With a focus on portfolio governance, demand management, and business outcome measurement, our team plays a central role in resource optimization, risk management, and continuous improvement across initiatives.In the team, you'll have the chance to drive impactful projects from concept to execution, implementing frameworks that foster transparency, enhance decision-making, and prioritize value creation. This is a team where collaboration, innovation, and accountability come together, fostering a culture where every project aligns with our core objectives and strategic vision. By joining the PPO, you'll work at the intersection of technology and business strategy, shaping initiatives that deliver tangible outcomes and propel the organization forward. About Role: Job summary Portfolio & Project Office - Your Opportunity to Shape Strategic ImpactJoin our Portfolio & Project Office at Springer Nature Technology, where we provide the essential backbone for strategic alignment and effective project execution across the organization. As part of our team you'll have the chance to drive impactful projects from concept to execution and help orchestrate the health of our wider portfolio, implementing frameworks that foster transparency, enhance decision-making, and prioritize value creation.If you're ready to embrace challenges and contribute to an evolving, high-performing project environment, we welcome you to apply and be part of a team committed to excellence in delivering strategic value across the enterprise.As a Programme Manager, you will lead large and strategically significant projects across different teams and departments developing our digital customer-facing applications, internal business systems as well as crucial governance, risk and compliance programmes of work. You will be coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and driving initiatives that align with and support our organisational objectives. You will work with key stakeholders across all parts of the business to understand their requirements and ensure your projects and programmes deliver solutions that meet their needs and you will oversee projects and programmes that are instrumental in transforming how Springer Nature operates, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and deliver tangible business benefit. Key Responsibilities: Day-to-Day Responsibilities Project and Programme Management: • Start-up, shape, lead and deliver Springer Nature Technology programmes and projects within the agreed time, budget and quality constraints• Define, document and track programme/project objectives, scope, success criteria, and deliverables.• Identify, assess, and manage programme risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed• Allocate resources effectively to ensure the successful delivery of programme objectives• Monitor resource utilization and address capacity issues proactively• Work with product vendors, implementation partners, and internal technology teams to ensure they deliver robust specifications and solutions that meet requirements• Where required, undertake RFI and RFP initiatives in order to select the most appropriate 3rd party solution to meet the needs of the business Stakeholder Management: • Develop and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships on a global basis• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the programme lifecycle• Provide regular updates and progress reports to key stakeholders• Support the business product owner, in order to ensure that all stakeholders' needs are taken into account and correctly represented• Communicate with stakeholders, in an appropriate format, to ensure that they are provided with the required level of information for decision making, kept well informed of project progress and any potential issues Change and Communications: • Support change management and develop communication plans, working with change and communications colleagues as required• Network with globally distributed stakeholders to keep business knowledge current and be proactive in suggesting business process improvements• Challenge the status quo within the business and be proactive in suggesting the best way forward for developing solutions to business problems• Manage people-centric change projects in the technology space with a focus on business process efficiency and commercial opportunity. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Extensive Programme and Project Management Experience:• Comprehensive experience leading and delivering technology and change projects in a global environment• Experience of managing multiple concurrent interconnected or diverse projects• Strong project lifecycle knowledge having delivered multiple projects from start to finish• Strong understanding of what is required in creating project artefacts• Strong analytical and reporting skills• Ability to work in a multi-methodology environment• Ability to create appropriate level project plans to meet the project need• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at multiple levels• Ability to present and communicate technology-led opportunities to the business• Experience facilitating teams in gathering and presenting information to clearly communicate technical context to non-technical stakeholders• Strong collaboration with multi-discipline project teams of various sizes including Developers, UX Designers, Project managers, Business Analysts, and QA• Ability to work with a sponsor to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Communications and Change Experience: • Knowledge of organizational change management techniques• Strong written, oral communication, interpersonal and presentation skills• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English language and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels of the organisationFlexibility and Resilience• Ability to navigate the complexities of an international corporate organisation• Proven ability as a results-focused self-starter• Sound self-organization and planning skills• Ability to be super-organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and switch context very quickly• Proactive rather than reactive approach to work Your qualifications You bring a blend of technical expertise, financial acumen, and strategic foresight, ensuring the IT portfolio operates effectively and adds measurable value across the enterprise. Education and Certifications: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or a related field Project and Programme Planning: • Experience of working with Programme Planning tools• Experience of creating roadmaps for communicating plans with stakeholders at all levels• Experience of OKR and/or Objective setting• Experience of Risk and Issue management - identifying mitigation and escalating Communication and Storytelling Expertise: • Proven excellence in written and spoken English• Ability to craft compelling narratives around project outcomes that resonate across audiences• Powerful storytelling skills and experience in delivering presentations to executive leadership are crucial for this role• complex financial and operational data to drive strategic portfolio decisionsTool experience• Familiarity with PPM tools and platforms is desired but not a must Communication and Leadership Skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex portfolio insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. Why work here?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 . click apply for full job details
22/07/2026
Full time
Programme ManagerApplylocations: London: Lisbontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR106491 Job Title: Programme Manager Location: London About Springer Nature: 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 and About Department: Join the Portfolio & Governance Office of our CIO, where our mantra is simple yet powerful: "Do the right things. Do things right." Our team is dedicated to building a strategic, consistent, and transparent approach to how information and technology empower our entire enterprise. We focus on two essential objectives: fostering a unified vision for IT across the organization and ensuring our IT organization consistently delivers value through efficiency and clarity. If you're passionate about driving meaningful change at the intersection of technology, information, and business strategy, we'd love for you to be part of our mission! About Team: Join our Portfolio & Project Office (PPO) within the Portfolio & Governance Office, where we provide the essential backbone for strategic alignment and effective project execution across the organization. This team is responsible for ensuring that our project portfolio not only meets the organization's immediate needs but also aligns with long-term business goals. With a focus on portfolio governance, demand management, and business outcome measurement, our team plays a central role in resource optimization, risk management, and continuous improvement across initiatives.In the team, you'll have the chance to drive impactful projects from concept to execution, implementing frameworks that foster transparency, enhance decision-making, and prioritize value creation. This is a team where collaboration, innovation, and accountability come together, fostering a culture where every project aligns with our core objectives and strategic vision. By joining the PPO, you'll work at the intersection of technology and business strategy, shaping initiatives that deliver tangible outcomes and propel the organization forward. About Role: Job summary Portfolio & Project Office - Your Opportunity to Shape Strategic ImpactJoin our Portfolio & Project Office at Springer Nature Technology, where we provide the essential backbone for strategic alignment and effective project execution across the organization. As part of our team you'll have the chance to drive impactful projects from concept to execution and help orchestrate the health of our wider portfolio, implementing frameworks that foster transparency, enhance decision-making, and prioritize value creation.If you're ready to embrace challenges and contribute to an evolving, high-performing project environment, we welcome you to apply and be part of a team committed to excellence in delivering strategic value across the enterprise.As a Programme Manager, you will lead large and strategically significant projects across different teams and departments developing our digital customer-facing applications, internal business systems as well as crucial governance, risk and compliance programmes of work. You will be coordinating cross-functional teams, managing resources, and driving initiatives that align with and support our organisational objectives. You will work with key stakeholders across all parts of the business to understand their requirements and ensure your projects and programmes deliver solutions that meet their needs and you will oversee projects and programmes that are instrumental in transforming how Springer Nature operates, leveraging technology to enhance efficiency and deliver tangible business benefit. Key Responsibilities: Day-to-Day Responsibilities Project and Programme Management: • Start-up, shape, lead and deliver Springer Nature Technology programmes and projects within the agreed time, budget and quality constraints• Define, document and track programme/project objectives, scope, success criteria, and deliverables.• Identify, assess, and manage programme risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies as needed• Allocate resources effectively to ensure the successful delivery of programme objectives• Monitor resource utilization and address capacity issues proactively• Work with product vendors, implementation partners, and internal technology teams to ensure they deliver robust specifications and solutions that meet requirements• Where required, undertake RFI and RFP initiatives in order to select the most appropriate 3rd party solution to meet the needs of the business Stakeholder Management: • Develop and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships on a global basis• Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the programme lifecycle• Provide regular updates and progress reports to key stakeholders• Support the business product owner, in order to ensure that all stakeholders' needs are taken into account and correctly represented• Communicate with stakeholders, in an appropriate format, to ensure that they are provided with the required level of information for decision making, kept well informed of project progress and any potential issues Change and Communications: • Support change management and develop communication plans, working with change and communications colleagues as required• Network with globally distributed stakeholders to keep business knowledge current and be proactive in suggesting business process improvements• Challenge the status quo within the business and be proactive in suggesting the best way forward for developing solutions to business problems• Manage people-centric change projects in the technology space with a focus on business process efficiency and commercial opportunity. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Extensive Programme and Project Management Experience:• Comprehensive experience leading and delivering technology and change projects in a global environment• Experience of managing multiple concurrent interconnected or diverse projects• Strong project lifecycle knowledge having delivered multiple projects from start to finish• Strong understanding of what is required in creating project artefacts• Strong analytical and reporting skills• Ability to work in a multi-methodology environment• Ability to create appropriate level project plans to meet the project need• Excellent stakeholder management skills with the ability to build and maintain relationships at multiple levels• Ability to present and communicate technology-led opportunities to the business• Experience facilitating teams in gathering and presenting information to clearly communicate technical context to non-technical stakeholders• Strong collaboration with multi-discipline project teams of various sizes including Developers, UX Designers, Project managers, Business Analysts, and QA• Ability to work with a sponsor to set up a piece of work, focus them on building an outcome and defining clearly requirements and constraints. Communications and Change Experience: • Knowledge of organizational change management techniques• Strong written, oral communication, interpersonal and presentation skills• Excellent oral and written communications skills in English language and experience interacting with both business and IT individuals at all levels of the organisationFlexibility and Resilience• Ability to navigate the complexities of an international corporate organisation• Proven ability as a results-focused self-starter• Sound self-organization and planning skills• Ability to be super-organised with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and switch context very quickly• Proactive rather than reactive approach to work Your qualifications You bring a blend of technical expertise, financial acumen, and strategic foresight, ensuring the IT portfolio operates effectively and adds measurable value across the enterprise. Education and Certifications: • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Information Technology, Business, Finance, or a related field Project and Programme Planning: • Experience of working with Programme Planning tools• Experience of creating roadmaps for communicating plans with stakeholders at all levels• Experience of OKR and/or Objective setting• Experience of Risk and Issue management - identifying mitigation and escalating Communication and Storytelling Expertise: • Proven excellence in written and spoken English• Ability to craft compelling narratives around project outcomes that resonate across audiences• Powerful storytelling skills and experience in delivering presentations to executive leadership are crucial for this role• complex financial and operational data to drive strategic portfolio decisionsTool experience• Familiarity with PPM tools and platforms is desired but not a must Communication and Leadership Skills: • Excellent written and verbal communication skills to convey complex portfolio insights to both technical and non-technical audiences. Why work here?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 . click apply for full job details
Springer Nature is recruiting an Interim Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Energy, based in London or Milan on a fixed-term contract until 31 January 2027. The role involves working with the Chief Editor on the editorial process, manuscript selection, and content editing, with a focus on energy social sciences and related topics. The candidate should hold a PhD with a strong track record, broad scientific knowledge, and excellent communication skills; postdoctoral or prior editorial
19/07/2026
Full time
Springer Nature is recruiting an Interim Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Energy, based in London or Milan on a fixed-term contract until 31 January 2027. The role involves working with the Chief Editor on the editorial process, manuscript selection, and content editing, with a focus on energy social sciences and related topics. The candidate should hold a PhD with a strong track record, broad scientific knowledge, and excellent communication skills; postdoctoral or prior editorial
Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature EnergyApplylocations: London: Milanotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: JR105829 Job Title: Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Energy Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time Locations: London or Milan About Springer Nature 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 and About The Brand Nature Portfolio's high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature - founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications , and open access journals including Scientific Reports . Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.Online, provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit and About the Role Springer Nature, the publisher of Nature, is looking to recruit an Interim Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Energy on a fixed term contract. Launched in January 2016, Nature Energy publishes high-quality research and opinion across all aspects of energy, from its generation and storage to its distribution and management, the needs and demands of different actors, and the impacts that energy technologies and policies have on societies. The journal's scope includes the natural and social sciences as well as economics. We are currently seeking a candidate with broad expertise in energy social sciences. This may include areas such as energy policy and governance, energy economics and market dynamics, societal and behavior responses to energy technologies and energy transitions, and energy justice and equity. This role can be located in our London or Milan offices on a hybrid working model.This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st January 2027. Role Responsibilities: Working closely with the Chief Editor and a team of editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, commissioning, editing of Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and other content, as well as writing for the journal. Determining and championing the representation of relevant social science research, and liaising with relevant research communities and stakeholders. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential : Applicants must have a PhD, with a strong track record in research relevant to the fields covered in the journal. Broad scientific knowledge and training. Excellent literary and communication skills. The ability to absorb new areas of research. Desirable : Postdoctoral experience. Previous editorial experience. Applicants should submit the following application materials: A CV; A cover letter explaining their interest in the position, salary expectations, preferred office location, and current notice period; A selection of three papers from the recent literature, excluding publications in Nature Energy or other Nature Research journals , that the applicant would consider for publication in Nature Energy, together with an assessment and rationale for each selection. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Springer Nature Skills associated with this job profile include: SN-Being Resilient, SN-Collaboration, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Scientific & Academic Writing, SN-Scientific ComprehensionAt 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:
19/07/2026
Full time
Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature EnergyApplylocations: London: Milanotime type: Full timeposted on: Posted 7 Days Agojob requisition id: JR105829 Job Title: Interim Associate or Senior Editor, Nature Energy Fixed Term Contract, Full-Time Locations: London or Milan About Springer Nature 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 and About The Brand Nature Portfolio's high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature - founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications , and open access journals including Scientific Reports . Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.Online, provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit and About the Role Springer Nature, the publisher of Nature, is looking to recruit an Interim Associate or Senior Editor for Nature Energy on a fixed term contract. Launched in January 2016, Nature Energy publishes high-quality research and opinion across all aspects of energy, from its generation and storage to its distribution and management, the needs and demands of different actors, and the impacts that energy technologies and policies have on societies. The journal's scope includes the natural and social sciences as well as economics. We are currently seeking a candidate with broad expertise in energy social sciences. This may include areas such as energy policy and governance, energy economics and market dynamics, societal and behavior responses to energy technologies and energy transitions, and energy justice and equity. This role can be located in our London or Milan offices on a hybrid working model.This position is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st January 2027. Role Responsibilities: Working closely with the Chief Editor and a team of editors on all aspects of the editorial process, including manuscript selection, commissioning, editing of Reviews, Perspectives, Comments, and other content, as well as writing for the journal. Determining and championing the representation of relevant social science research, and liaising with relevant research communities and stakeholders. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential : Applicants must have a PhD, with a strong track record in research relevant to the fields covered in the journal. Broad scientific knowledge and training. Excellent literary and communication skills. The ability to absorb new areas of research. Desirable : Postdoctoral experience. Previous editorial experience. Applicants should submit the following application materials: A CV; A cover letter explaining their interest in the position, salary expectations, preferred office location, and current notice period; A selection of three papers from the recent literature, excluding publications in Nature Energy or other Nature Research journals , that the applicant would consider for publication in Nature Energy, together with an assessment and rationale for each selection. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, so we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience. Springer Nature Skills associated with this job profile include: SN-Being Resilient, SN-Collaboration, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Critical Scientific Evaluation, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Scientific & Academic Writing, SN-Scientific ComprehensionAt 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:
Senior Commissioning Editor, ELT pre-primary & primarySkip to main contentYour privacy, your choice. We use essential cookies to make sure the site can function. We also use optional cookies for advertising, personalisation of content, usage analysis, and social media. By accepting optional cookies, you consent to the processing of your personal data - including transfers to third parties. Some third parties are outside of the European Economic Area, with varying standards of data protection. See our privacy policy for more information on the use of personal data. Commissioning Editor, ELT pre-primary & primary page is loaded Senior Commissioning Editor, ELT pre-primary & primaryApplylocations: Madrid: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 6, 2026 (19 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR106712 Job Title: Senior Commissioning Editor Location: London or Madrid - Hybrid working model Applications Deadline: 5 th August 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 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 and About the Role As Senior Commissioning Editor, you will take responsibility for projects within a Portfolio with a view to researching, developing differentiated concepts (in print and digital) and overseeing the commissioning of appropriate, profitable and quality ELT content and ensure that projects are planned and resourced adequately.You will identify authors and contributors, working closely with the Global Market Research team, key local markets and Global and Local Brand to develop strong concepts that showcase the Customer Value Proposition.Through a matrix management structure,you will guide the in-house cross-functional or freelance team or packager to develop quality material that meets the needs of the key markets which is produced to schedule and within budget. You will also mentor and develop Commissioning Editors.Using high levels of understanding of ELT products and markets, you will work with the Publisher to ensure that a profitable business plan is delivered, and research new publishing solutions in conjunction with the Global Content and Methodologies team and propose opportunistic products to grow the sub-segment (e.g. versions).Reporting to the Portfolio Publisher, collaboration is also essential with the Content Development team, the Global Content and Methodologies team, Publishing Operations, Sales and Marketing, Digital Product and Procurement stakeholders. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis in our London or Madrid offices on a hybrid working model. Role responsibilities: Segment strategy and publishing planning - Business Insights & Market Intelligence Analyse competition strategy and look for publishing opportunities within the (sub) segment Help identify possible partnerships and with Global and Local Brand support analysis and interpreting of data for Birthday review Concept development - Global Perspective, Creating & Innovating Based on market research, develop strong differentiated concepts for projects for teacher validation and samples for agreed components Identify authors/contributors and evaluate proposals for quality Help prepare Business cases and oversee project scope with Project Manager Feed into platform and product needs in line with customer requirements Content development - Editorial skills, Project Management, Balancing Stakeholders Work with relevant stakeholders to schedule and plan projects effectively Oversee the commissioning and briefing of authors and contributors in the development of material Brief external content developers and packagers on project specification, tasks, schedules and ways of working. Collaborate across portfolios with Publishers and CEs to identify and exploit opportunities for content reuse and co-creation Negotiate with authors in conjunction with the Publisher where relevant and work with legal to administer contracts Understand segment digital requirements and feed into the digital roadmap as appropriate Budget/Financial/Resource Responsibility - Analysis, Publishing Workflows & Systems Understand the Investment Approval process and demonstrate full awareness of the cost and schedule implications of all publishing processes Working with the Publisher, Project Manager and Content Development Manager to ensure projects are planned and resourced adequately with internal and external resource, for timely delivery Track budget phasing with the Project Manager to ensure the integrity of the project throughout the year to avoid over and underspend Staff Management - Leading & Supervising, Communicates Effectively Manage performance, training and development of Commissioning Editors, working closely with the Publisher and the Learning and Development Team and support matrix management of Content Development team Delegate appropriately and maintain awareness of well-being and DEI issues relevant to staff Recruit and induct new Commissioning Editors Personal development Keep up to date on ELT/EFL issues, undertake background reading and attending conferences as appropriate. Use and develop existing skills and participate in in-house/external training sessions. Maintain and expand network of industry contacts to support publications. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential Knowledge of ELT markets, especially the Pre-Primary & Primary segments in Spain Demonstrable ELT publishing experience at project leadership level, with a proven track record of successful ELT/EFL product development Solid experience in English language teaching and an appreciation for a wide international range of teaching and learning situations Excellent written English An ability to work to tight deadlines and to manage numerous tasks Understanding of publishing technologies and flexibility to learn new systems Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A working understanding of content management systems A positive attitude and commitment to aims of the company Excellent team-working and organisational skills Experience of working with a range of new media Desirable Knowledge of a second language desirable To apply, please submit: a CV A cover letterAt 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 more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit
19/07/2026
Full time
Senior Commissioning Editor, ELT pre-primary & primarySkip to main contentYour privacy, your choice. We use essential cookies to make sure the site can function. We also use optional cookies for advertising, personalisation of content, usage analysis, and social media. By accepting optional cookies, you consent to the processing of your personal data - including transfers to third parties. Some third parties are outside of the European Economic Area, with varying standards of data protection. See our privacy policy for more information on the use of personal data. Commissioning Editor, ELT pre-primary & primary page is loaded Senior Commissioning Editor, ELT pre-primary & primaryApplylocations: Madrid: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: August 6, 2026 (19 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR106712 Job Title: Senior Commissioning Editor Location: London or Madrid - Hybrid working model Applications Deadline: 5 th August 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 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 and About the Role As Senior Commissioning Editor, you will take responsibility for projects within a Portfolio with a view to researching, developing differentiated concepts (in print and digital) and overseeing the commissioning of appropriate, profitable and quality ELT content and ensure that projects are planned and resourced adequately.You will identify authors and contributors, working closely with the Global Market Research team, key local markets and Global and Local Brand to develop strong concepts that showcase the Customer Value Proposition.Through a matrix management structure,you will guide the in-house cross-functional or freelance team or packager to develop quality material that meets the needs of the key markets which is produced to schedule and within budget. You will also mentor and develop Commissioning Editors.Using high levels of understanding of ELT products and markets, you will work with the Publisher to ensure that a profitable business plan is delivered, and research new publishing solutions in conjunction with the Global Content and Methodologies team and propose opportunistic products to grow the sub-segment (e.g. versions).Reporting to the Portfolio Publisher, collaboration is also essential with the Content Development team, the Global Content and Methodologies team, Publishing Operations, Sales and Marketing, Digital Product and Procurement stakeholders. This role is offered on a permanent full-time basis in our London or Madrid offices on a hybrid working model. Role responsibilities: Segment strategy and publishing planning - Business Insights & Market Intelligence Analyse competition strategy and look for publishing opportunities within the (sub) segment Help identify possible partnerships and with Global and Local Brand support analysis and interpreting of data for Birthday review Concept development - Global Perspective, Creating & Innovating Based on market research, develop strong differentiated concepts for projects for teacher validation and samples for agreed components Identify authors/contributors and evaluate proposals for quality Help prepare Business cases and oversee project scope with Project Manager Feed into platform and product needs in line with customer requirements Content development - Editorial skills, Project Management, Balancing Stakeholders Work with relevant stakeholders to schedule and plan projects effectively Oversee the commissioning and briefing of authors and contributors in the development of material Brief external content developers and packagers on project specification, tasks, schedules and ways of working. Collaborate across portfolios with Publishers and CEs to identify and exploit opportunities for content reuse and co-creation Negotiate with authors in conjunction with the Publisher where relevant and work with legal to administer contracts Understand segment digital requirements and feed into the digital roadmap as appropriate Budget/Financial/Resource Responsibility - Analysis, Publishing Workflows & Systems Understand the Investment Approval process and demonstrate full awareness of the cost and schedule implications of all publishing processes Working with the Publisher, Project Manager and Content Development Manager to ensure projects are planned and resourced adequately with internal and external resource, for timely delivery Track budget phasing with the Project Manager to ensure the integrity of the project throughout the year to avoid over and underspend Staff Management - Leading & Supervising, Communicates Effectively Manage performance, training and development of Commissioning Editors, working closely with the Publisher and the Learning and Development Team and support matrix management of Content Development team Delegate appropriately and maintain awareness of well-being and DEI issues relevant to staff Recruit and induct new Commissioning Editors Personal development Keep up to date on ELT/EFL issues, undertake background reading and attending conferences as appropriate. Use and develop existing skills and participate in in-house/external training sessions. Maintain and expand network of industry contacts to support publications. Experience, Skills & Qualifications: Essential Knowledge of ELT markets, especially the Pre-Primary & Primary segments in Spain Demonstrable ELT publishing experience at project leadership level, with a proven track record of successful ELT/EFL product development Solid experience in English language teaching and an appreciation for a wide international range of teaching and learning situations Excellent written English An ability to work to tight deadlines and to manage numerous tasks Understanding of publishing technologies and flexibility to learn new systems Excellent interpersonal and communication skills A working understanding of content management systems A positive attitude and commitment to aims of the company Excellent team-working and organisational skills Experience of working with a range of new media Desirable Knowledge of a second language desirable To apply, please submit: a CV A cover letterAt Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress - and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. 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Springer Nature Group is hiring a Senior Commissioning Editor for ELT pre-primary and primary to lead project development and commissioning in a hybrid London or Madrid role. You will work with authors, editors and a global team to shape profitable ELT content and ensure on-schedule delivery. You will mentor Commissioning Editors, oversee briefs, manage budgets, and explore innovative content formats across print and digital platforms to meet market needs.
19/07/2026
Full time
Springer Nature Group is hiring a Senior Commissioning Editor for ELT pre-primary and primary to lead project development and commissioning in a hybrid London or Madrid role. You will work with authors, editors and a global team to shape profitable ELT content and ensure on-schedule delivery. You will mentor Commissioning Editors, oversee briefs, manage budgets, and explore innovative content formats across print and digital platforms to meet market needs.