Commissioning Editor, Books, Cambridge

Job Description

Overview: The Royal Society of Chemistry has an exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Editor to join our Books team in a dynamic, fast-moving publishing environment as a maternity cover. At the RSC, we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when needed for collaboration. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed.

Role Responsibilities:

1. Work within our Books Commissioning team on books from concept through to publication.
2. Commission book titles in the chemical sciences, specifically on the biochemistry and medicinal chemistry portfolio, in accordance with strategic plans.
3. Collaborate closely with authors, editors, and reviewers.
4. Assess projects for publication and ensure effective marketing to end users.
5. Attend the office on an ad-hoc basis as required.

Candidate Requirements:

• Experience of commissioning and acquiring content.
• A good honours degree in science (preferably chemical science) or relevant STM publishing experience (essential).
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills; proven ability to work in a team.
• Previous experience working with academics or members of the scientific community.
• Good organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and manage workload responsibly.
• Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
• Postgraduate or practical experience in STM publishing is desirable.

Note: Interviews will be conducted during the week commencing 19th May. We offer excellent benefits and a great work environment. Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, and our inclusive culture pledge.

We value diversity and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including disabled and minority candidates. We aim to offer interviews to candidates who meet the essential criteria, particularly those with substantial impairments, as part of our Confident Scheme.

If you wish to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@rsc.org or call +44 (0) 1223 432229. Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement (max. 500 words) explaining how your skills match the role.

Full job description available here.

Job Type: Temporary, Full-Time or Part-Time

Location: Thomas Graham House, Science Park, Milton Road, Cambridge, CB4 0WF