Commissioning Editor - Medicine & Health Journals Expert Collection - 3 x roles

Taylor and Francis; London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher in London is seeking three Commissioning Editors for their Medicine & Health journals. The roles involve commissioning content, managing journal development, and collaborating with experts in the field. Applicants should have a degree in medical sciences and strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a flexible working culture with at least 3 days in the London office.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working culture

25 days annual leave

Private medical insurance

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in medical/biomedical sciences.
• Active personal interest in medical/biomedical sciences is beneficial.
• Relevant experience in publishing or medical communications is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Commissioning high quality and relevant content for journals.
• Maintaining oversight of peer review and editorial decision-making.
• Conducting periodic process reviews to maintain customer service levels.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Creativity

Strong independent time management

Team-working skills

Education

Degree in medical/biomedical sciences

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Taylor and Francis

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Posted:

12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description

We have an exciting opportunity for three Commissioning Editors (Journals) to join the Medicine and Healthcare team. Reporting to the Commissioning Team Manager, these roles are responsible for the commissioning of content, management and development of journals within the Medicine & Healthcare, Expert Collection Series.

This is an ideal role for someone who has a genuine interest/background in biomedical or biological science, and who enjoys the process of researching relevant scientific literature and commissioning ideas for new articles.

This unique role allows you work closely with some of the world’s foremost experts in clinical research and drug development, all while gaining a working knowledge of journal operations from one of the world’s biggest STM publishers.

Please note: We have three positions available, two of which are permanent and one maternity cover. Your application will be considered for all opportunities unless you specify a preference in your application form.

These roles will be be hired on a balanced working basis, with at least 3 days per week worked from our office in Blackfriars, London.

Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.

What you'll be doing:

• Building a detailed knowledge of relevant therapy areas, including key topics of interest and developments in the field and building your own profile in those areas, through networking, social media and virtual/in person conference attendance
• Commissioning high quality and relevant content for journals in the Expert Collection
• Ensuring delivery of that content to specified timelines and quality standards, according to the strategies and timetables set out by the Commissioning Team Manager
• Building and maintaining close relationships with authors, editorial boards and key opinion leaders
• Maintaining oversight of peer review and editorial decision making and ensuring that both are carried out to specific quality standards according to editorial policies and is responsible for decision making on manuscripts using peer review comments and Editorial Board input where necessary
• Ensuring all relevant guidelines and policies are followed, including editorial policies, and best in industry level ethical practice
• Conducting periodic process reviews, to maintain best in industry levels of customer service

Team & Culture:

The Medicine and Health Commissioning team is a large and friendly teamwith a number of CommissioningTeamManagerswho each oversee 4-6 CommissioningEditors. There is lots of space for personal growth and development within the Commissioning EditorRole, but also within the wider company of Taylor & Francis.

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Due to the nature of the role and requirements, candidates are expected to be educated to degree level in medical/biomedical sciences
• An active personal interest in medical/biomedical sciences is highly beneficial
• Relevant experience in publishing or medical communications is highly beneficial
• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal) and the ability to communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Creativity and a genuine curiosity for the Medicine and Healthcare industry
• Experience with problem solving, initiating debate, ensuring ideas are explored and implemented if appropriate
• Excellent team-working skills
• Drive for results and a self-starter
• Strong independent time management and ability to prioritise own workload to meet deadlines
• Excellent organisational skill

Additional Information

What we offer in return:

• A competitive salary
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care

What you should know:

• This role will be based in the UK, and you must have theright to work and live in the United Kingdom.
• Location:The successful candidate will be able to utiliseour balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within acommutable distance of our London office (240 Blackfriars Rd)to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.
• The commissioning team is based at our London office (240 Blackfriars Road)

Closing Date for applications:17th August 2025.

We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else – please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact[emailprotected]

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact [emailprotected] . Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers