Job Title: Managing Editor

Permanent, Full-time

Organisation: Macmillan Polska / Macmillan Iberia

Location: Warsaw and Madrid – Hybrid Working model

Application Deadline: 16th April 2026

About Springer

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 macmillaneducation.com and follow @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT

About the Role

The Managing Editor is responsible for overseeing the end‑to‑end editorial delivery of assigned publishing projects. The role ensures that all content meets quality expectations, aligns with project and pedagogical requirements, and is delivered on time and within scope.

You will be responsible for the delivery of high quality, on-time and within-budget print and digital components for our ELT courses. You will manage components and assets from final/developed content to handover of final files and go live, working across both internally resourced and fully outsourced (packaged) projects. You may also be required to provide some editorial support during product/content development and post-publication maintenance and updates.

You will work closely with colleagues in Publishing Operations and across other functions as part of a project team to ensure that titles are delivered on time, to brief and within budget.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage the editorial workflow across assigned components or products.
• Coordinate with authors, suppliers, Project Managers, and internal stakeholders.
• Ensure editorial quality, consistency, and adherence to brand, pedagogical, and accessibility guidelines.
• Review and edit materials at various stages of development.
• Identify risks or issues early and propose practical solutions.
• Brief and manage external suppliers, ensuring their work meets expectations.
• Maintain accurate documentation and support smooth communication across teams.
• Contribute to process improvements and support best editorial practices.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• Educated to degree level or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Strong editorial background, ideally within educational or ELT publishing.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Meticulous attention to detail and strong editorial judgement.
• Confident communicator, able to collaborate effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Strong organisational and editorial skills – an eye for detail and commitment to accuracy
• Competent with widely-used office applications (InCopy and/or InDesign an advantage, as well as experience of content management systems (CMS))
• Experience of working on large-scale print and digital publishing projects, and simultaneously managing multiple components and assets through delivery
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and external vendors.
• A positive attitude and commitment to the aims of the department

Desirable

• Experience working with external vendors and suppliers is an advantage.
• A genuine interest in ELT/language learning (a recognised ELT/EFL qualification and/or teaching experience would be an advantage)

To apply, please submit a CV and a cover letter outlining your key ambitions in the role, including your notice period. 

Springer Nature Skills associated with this job profile include:
SN-Action-Oriented SN-Action-Oriented, SN-Balances Stakeholder, SN-Builds Trust, SN-Communicates Effectively, SN-Data analytics / Quantitative Skills, SN-Directs Work, SN-Operational Excellence, SN-Project Management, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Quality Management.

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    

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Job Posting End Date:

17-04-2026