Job Description

ABOUT THE ROLE

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality educational content at scale? We're looking for a strategic and solutions-focused Content Supplier Lead to join our ELT Product Management team. In this pivotal role, you'll be responsible for leading the outsourcing and delivery of content creation services that align with our global English Language Teaching (ELT) strategy.



As the central liaison between Product Management, Project Managers, Procurement, Design, Media, and a diverse network of external suppliers, you'll ensure that content development is efficient, scalable, and aligned with product goals. You'll play a key role in shaping and implementing resource models that support the timely and cost-effective delivery of world-class learning materials.



You'll lead the planning and execution of supplier engagement strategies, manage complex content creation projects, and oversee supplier performance across multiple regions. From building supplier capacity and running RFPs to ensuring rigorous quality assurance and cost control, your work will directly impact the success of our ELT products.



This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings a strong background in publishing operations, vendor management, or educational content production. You'll need to be confident navigating cross-functional teams, adept at strategic planning, and comfortable using data to drive decisions and continuous improvement.



Please refer to the enclosed job description for the detailed key accountabilities in this role.



We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.

ABOUT YOU

If you're ready to take ownership of a dynamic supplier ecosystem and help shape the future of ELT content delivery, we'd love to hear from you. To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:


Proven track record of supplier selection and management High level of expertise in resource planning and management Proven track record of resourcing and delivery of complex products across all sectors Experience of setting and managing investment budgets Proven track record of working with Packagers and suppliers on a range of print and digital products Experience of creating resourcing plans comprising both internal and freelance resource Expertise in working with procurement policy and supplier rate cards Knowledge and experience of product development process, ideally within an educational publishing context Proven track record of collaborating with multiple stakeholders in a matrix Experience of delivering and expediting fast turnaround projects Experience of participating and leading in initiatives, including implementation and continuous improvement of workflows Proven track record of leading, coaching teams within a matrix environment Strong interpersonal, communication and influencing skills. Excellent communication and collaboration skills Knowledge and understanding of ELT pedagogy and frameworks (desirable)

BENEFITS

We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.



We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.



Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.

QUERIES

Please contact cynthia.yue@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.



Please note this advert may be removed before the advertised end date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.



Division:English Language Teaching
Department:Content_UK
Closing Date:22 July 2025
Salary:In the region of 47,000 dependent on skills and experience
Location:OUP UK - Oxford
Postcode:OX2 6DP
Full Time / Part Time:Full Time
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