Assistant Project Manager - Permanent - Hybrid Editorial · London, United Kingdom

Sage Publishing; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

Join an independent publisher as an Assistant Project Manager, where you will manage project intake and lead improvements in editorial processes. This role focuses on collaboration and communication within a dynamic team, enhancing the operational efficiencies of the publishing process. Benefits include a competitive salary, hybrid working arrangements, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus floating days

Life assurance

Income protection

Tuition scheme for professional qualifications

Hybrid working arrangements

Home working allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in project management or administration.
• Able to demonstrate best practices in project management.
• Knowledgeable of the academic publication process.

Responsibilities

• Support project intake and manage project documentation.
• Collaborate to develop project plans and track progress.
• Facilitate process improvement workshops and training sessions.

Skills

Project management methodologies

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Facilitation skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

Assistant Project Manager– Permanent - £40,370 - £50,470

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sageis a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:

• Do more– supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
• Work together– building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

• Think long-term– experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team:

The Optimization & Transformation team is a group of highly motivated people with a passion for driving optimization & continuous improvement across our journal publishing processes and workflows. We are responsible for managing projects that steer operational efficiencies and business transformation across the global research publishing department. We collaborate with cross-functional business teams to support the department in the delivery of our strategic goals, in enhancing productivity and growth, and driving the success and long-term sustainability of our high-quality journals program. Our friendly and welcoming team is dedicated to driving excellence and fostering a supportive environment.

Could you be our new Assistant Project Manager? Are you?

• Knowledgeableof the academic journals' publication process?
• A strong project administrator and passionate to lead on smaller projects?
• Able to demonstratebest practice project management methodologies and tools?
• Able to showcase yourunderstanding of the full project lifecycle?
• Experienced insupporting projects within a matrix organization?
• Independently leading smaller projects and process improvements?
• A strong communicator with good facilitation and negotiation skills?
• Analytical and good at problem solving?
• Highly organized with strong multi-tasking skills?
• An advanced user in the use of the Microsoft 365 suite of tools, in particular Excel, SharePoint, and PowerPoint?

Your new role:

The Assistant Project Manager will be supporting the management of project intake, assisting in the continuous improvement of editorial processes, and leading on projects focused on information management and team best practice.

• Collaborating with project leads and process owners to develop project plans, timelines, and reporting frameworks, tracking project progress, milestones, and deliverables, and reporting on status to stakeholders.
• Assisting in the creation and upkeep of project briefs, governance registers, status reports, and meeting actions. Maintaining project files, records, and databases, ensuring data accuracy and accessibility
• Preparing and distributing team communications and regularly updating stakeholders on project status, risks and issues.
• Supporting the ongoing maintenance of established processes in conjunction with process owners.
• Helping to organize and facilitate process improvement workshops and training sessions, and monitoring process performance.
• Handling essential administrative tasks that support the Optimization and Transformation Team and organizing, building, and managing team resources and shared materials.

Overview of benefits:

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays full-time/pro-rated for part-time roles
• 2 additional ’floating days’ of personal leave, in recognition that each of us has cultural, religious, or family commitments that fall at times when the company is not closed.
• Life assurance
• Income protection
• Access to Sage books and journals
• Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications
• Hybrid working arrangements - In office 20% of contracted hours. We work flexibly and most staff can choose to work from home for up to 80% of their contracted hours.

Other benefits, which may change include:

• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office
• Home working allowance
• Travel insurance
• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement
• Access to the Company doctor
• Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan)
• Anniversary trip

If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact [e-mail]. We will respond to any requests for support in a timely manner.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter is important to us but is not essential for your application.Itoffers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 3rd July 2025

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.