Balance quality, delivery, and stakeholder expectations
Lead editorial operations team
Lead a South Africa-based editorial operations team responsible for delivering core UK analytical content and strategic initiatives at scale and pace
Job Summary
Lead a South Africa-based editorial operations team responsible for delivering core UK analytical content and strategic initiatives at scale and pace.
Own end-to-end operational delivery, including production scheduling, workload and capacity planning, and execution against defined timelines, service levels, and business commitments.
Build a flexible, cross-trained, and resilient team, capable of responding to changing priorities and production peaks, supported by regular coaching, performance management, and fair, timely handling of underperformance.
Matching Summary
Lead a South Africa-based editorial operations team responsible for delivering core UK analytical content and strategic initiatives at scale and pace.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Manage editorial operations at pace
Balance quality, delivery, and stakeholder expectations
Lead editorial operations team
Drive continuous optimization of workflows
Use technology and automation
Manage delivery metrics and performance
Nice-to-have
Collaborative enterprise partner
Flexible, cross-trained, and resilient team
Healthy work/life balance
Process- and change-oriented mindset
Key Requirements
Minimum 5 years' people-management experience
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) degree preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)
Familiarity with project-management approaches
Based in South Africa
Experience in publishing, content, or editorial operations highly desirable