Assistant Publisher

3310 John Wiley & Sons Ltd.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

John Wiley & Sons Ltd. is seeking an Assistant Publisher to maintain and develop a portfolio of scholarly journals in Health Sciences within Wiley's Research Publishing, Publishing Development team.

You will review journal performance and support growth in submissions, acceptances and published articles, working with editors and internal colleagues to deliver journal development plans. You will manage day-to-day editor engagement and seek guidance from senior colleagues on more complex matters,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree-level education.
• Foundational understanding of scholarly publishing and Life Sciences research.
• Experience preparing reports and presentations.
• Clear written and verbal communication and the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Good organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement about when to seek guidance.
• Commercial awareness, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate journal portfolio performance against Wiley and departmental objectives and contribute to plans to grow submissions and published output.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with external journal editors and editorial board members, holding regular discussions to review performance and identify opportunities.
• Monitor submissions, acceptances and published articles, working with editors to deliver agreed journal performance targets.
• Support editor appointments, transitions and contractual relationships, including negotiating terms and setting performance objectives with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Collaborate with Author Delivery and other publishing teams on initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity and growth in open access publishing.
• Prepare reports, presentations and accurate records of portfolio activities, keeping senior colleagues informed and escalating complex issues when needed.

Skills

Reporting

Communication

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Commercial awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what's possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what's next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

About the Role

We are seeking an Assistant Publisher to maintain and develop a portfolio of scholarly journals in Health Sciences. As part of Wiley's Research Publishing, Publishing Development team, you will review journal performance and support growth in submissions, acceptances and published articles. Working closely with external journal editors, editorial boards and internal colleagues, you will help deliver journal development plans, support open access publishing and strengthen relationships across the research community. You will manage day-to-day editor engagement and seek guidance from senior colleagues on more complex matters.

Job Responsibilities

• Evaluate journal portfolio performance against Wiley and departmental objectives and contribute to plans to grow submissions and published output.
• Build and maintain productive relationships with external journal editors and editorial board members, holding regular discussions to review performance and identify opportunities.
• Monitor submissions, acceptances and published articles, working with editors to deliver agreed journal performance targets.
• Support editor appointments, transitions and contractual relationships, including negotiating terms and setting performance objectives with guidance from senior colleagues.
• Collaborate with Author Delivery and other publishing teams on initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity and growth in open access publishing.
• Prepare reports, presentations and accurate records of portfolio activities, keeping senior colleagues informed and escalating complex issues when needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree-level education.
• Foundational understanding of scholarly publishing and an interest in Life Sciences research.
• Experience preparing reports and presentations.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills and the ability to build collaborative working relationships.
• Good organisational, time-management and problem-solving skills, with sound judgement about when to seek guidance.
• Commercial awareness, curiosity and a willingness to learn.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in journals publishing, research publishing or editorial management.
• Familiarity with open access publishing and journal performance metrics.
• Experience working with external stakeholders, such as journal editors, researchers, partners or customers.
• Experience influencing or negotiating with stakeholders, and knowledge of the wider scholarly publishing industry.

We power infinite possibilities. For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing - creating impact that reaches everywhere.

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives. Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.

Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities.

Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles in the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, or Spain. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies.

Salary Range: 27,400.00 GBP to 37,333.33 GBP #LI-JG2

We foster a culture of continuous learning, collaboration, and professional development. Our success is built on the diverse talents and perspectives of our team members, who work together to solve complex challenges and create meaningful impact.