Commissioning Editor

Job Title: Commissioning Editor

Organisation: Macmillan Polska

Location: Warsaw - Hybrid working model  

Applications Deadline: 15th November 2026

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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.

The role sits within the structures of Macmillan Polska, the leading provider of ELT (English Language Teaching) educational materials custom made for the needs of the Polish students and teachers.

Visit https://www.macmillan.pl/ and follow @MacmillanPolska, @MacmillanEducation / @MacmillanELT

About the Role 

As Commissioning Editor, you will be developing concepts for new publishing projects, managing assigned publishing projects at all stages, from budget and schedule approval through to the preparation of production-ready files, and working directly on assigned editorial content. You will research, commission and oversee the development of appropriate, quality print and digital ELT content from concept development through to handover to Delivery as specified in the Publishing Plan. 

Using high levels of understanding of ELT products and markets, you will work with the Publisher and Commissioning Editors to ensure that a profitable business plan is delivered, and research and develop new publishing solutions for Poland and CEE markets.

The location(s) strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs. 

Role responsibilities:   

Segment strategy and publishing planning - Business Insights & Market Intelligence, Decision Quality, Consulting Skills

• Maintaining a thorough understanding of the Polish education system and the ELT (English Language Teaching) market in Poland and the CEE region, including current trends, market developments, and regulatory decisions that may affect publishing plans; attending industry events and open presentations organised by competing publishers.
• Preparing written evaluations regarding the feasibility and methods of adapting Macmillan Education materials for local markets; assessing the content quality and functional suitability of titles from other markets, manuscripts, and sample materials submitted by prospective authors.
• Verifying that editorial content complies with the standards of the Polish examination system, national curriculum requirements, procedures governing approval for educational use, and all other applicable educational regulations.
• Supporting market research activities related to assigned projects, including participation in field research and business travel when necessary; analysing research findings and recommending content solutions based on reviews, pilots, surveys, and teacher feedback.

Concept development - Global Perspective, & Market Intelligence, Project Management, Balances Stakeholders, Communicates Effectively

• Developing concepts for publishing series and their individual components.
• Preparing detailed project descriptions (editorial briefs) and project schedules in line with publishing plans and market research findings.
• Manage publishing projects from concept through delivery, ensuring quality, budget, and timeline adherence.
• Collaborate with authors, consultants, editors, and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality educational content.
• Monitor project progress, manage risks, and resolve issues related to scope, schedule, or budget.
• Contribute to content design, production planning, and copyright compliance.

Content development - Editorial skills, Project Management, Balancing Stakeholders

• Support content development, editing, proofreading, and quality assurance activities as required.
• Maintain project documentation, contracts, copyright permissions, and supplier relationships.
• Build and manage networks of authors, editors, reviewers, designers, and education-sector stakeholders.
• Recruit and oversee freelance contributors to support publishing projects.
• Present project updates and collaborate with internal stakeholders, including Sales and Production teams.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications:   

Essential

• Significant experience in educational publishing, commissioning, content development, or editorial project management.
• Strong understanding of the Polish education sector, curriculum requirements, and ELT publishing market.
• Proven Project Management experience, including managing multiple concurrent publishing projects, budgets, and schedules.
• Demonstrated Editorial Skills including manuscript development, content review, editing, and quality assurance.
• Experience working with publishing systems, workflows, and production processes (Publishing Workflows & Systems).
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to apply Business Insights and Market Intelligence to publishing decisions.
• Fluency in Polish and English.

Desirable

• Experience commissioning ELT or educational products within Poland or the wider CEE region.
• Experience managing freelance editorial networks and external contributors.
• Understanding of copyright and intellectual property management.
• Experience conducting market research and translating insights into publishing strategies.

To apply, please submit:

• a CV 
• A cover letter - outlining your key ambitions for the role, and current notice period.

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