Apeejay Education Hiring for Head of Publishing at New Delhi Full Time

Apeejay Stya GroupThe Apeejay Stya Group is a social commitment in the pursuit of excellence in education. It comprises the Apeejay Education Society and the Apeejay Stya University. All Apeejay Stya institutions are guided by the vision of Dr Stya Paul, Founder Chairman, Apeejay Education Society, based on value-based holistic education focusing on acquiring thinking skills and learning for life. It encompasses a vision that is truly global and is driven by innovative techniques, progressive curricula, and state-of-the-art infrastructure.Dr. Stya Paul’s legacy of excellence is being carried forward by his daughter and only child, Mrs. Sushma Paul Berlia, Chairman of the Apeejay Education Society. Mrs. Berlia has made an outstanding contribution in ensuring that the Apeejay Stya vision of quality education of global standards leading to man-making and nation-building is effectively reflected in the conceptualization & standardization of the academic programmes and curricula across all its institutions.Summary of Job :We are a renowned chain of schools in the Delhi/NCR region, dedicated to delivering quality education. We are currently seeking a visionary leader to head our Publication Department. This role is instrumental in overseeing the creation and development of school textbooks, from inception to publication, in collaboration with our promoters and advisors.Job Responsibilities :Lead the Publication department and will be responsible for building a team to effectively publish textbooks and other publications as per requirement.Lead the entire publication process for school textbooks, ensuring the production of high-quality, age-appropriate content.Responsible for setting up systems and processes for the seamless execution of publications from start to finish.Assemble and manage a team of authors, drawing from our pool of in-house teachers and engaging external subject experts when necessary. To assess the quality of authors in conjunction with Advisors.Collaborate closely with the Head Editor to ensure all content is meticulously edited and tailored to the intended age groupUnderstand yearly requirements and strategize budget and timelines to execute the publication process effectivelyMonitor the variance from budgets and ensure that adequate steps are taken to minimize the variations.Responsible for establishing and ensuring all compliances are met as per the norms if any.Responsible for financials which will include revenue, costs and margins.Competencies and Skills Required –Passion for Education -A profound passion for the creation of exceptional educational materials is essential. We are seeking an individual who is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of educational contentLanguage Proficiency – An unwavering commitment to maintaining impeccable English language skills is a prerequisite for this roleAge-Appropriate Sensibility – The ability to discern what is age-appropriate in terms of content, language, and visual elements is of paramount importanceInterpersonal Skills – Strong interpersonal skills are a must, as you will be leading and managing a diverse team of editorsNumber Crunching – Acumen for financials and number crunching is a must.Education Qualifications Required:Post Graduate and abovePost-graduate diploma in book publishing will be added advantageExperience :The ideal candidate should possess a minimum of 12-15 years of experience in a comparable editorial role within the education or textbook publishing industry.CTC- will discussRegardsPls share your cv at [email protected]