Coordinator

Wiley; Oxford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading publishing organization in Oxford is seeking a motivated Coordinator to provide administrative and project management support. You will assist in managing Social Sciences and Humanities journals, develop relationships with editors, and facilitate team communications. Strong organizational skills and an interest in publishing are essential. Competitive salary package offered.

Benefits

Meeting-free Friday afternoons

Professional development opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• An understanding of the publishing industry.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage deadlines.
• Proactive and independent work style.

Responsibilities

• Develop working relationships with external editors.
• Support communications and manage information flow.
• Facilitate meetings and manage schedules.

Skills

Interest in publishing

Clear and persuasive writing

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work in a team

Experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Job description

Overview

Job Description: Coordinator
Location: Oxford, GBR

Our mission is to unlock human potential. We welcome you for who you are, the background you bring, and we embrace individuals who get excited about learning. Bring your experiences, your perspectives, and your passion; it’s in our differences that we empower the way the world learns.

About The Role

We are looking for a motivated Coordinator to provide administrative, research, and project management support for the Publishing Development Social Sciences and Humanities team. You will assist in project management for the Director and Publishers as needed, including organizational tracking, research, bibliometrics, meeting planning, communications with colleagues, and formatting and design of final documents. Your work will support publishing development for a portfolio of Social Sciences and Humanities journals, including a selection of journals you will manage with support, allowing you to develop strong working relationships with external journal editors as you both assist and lead in reviewing performance and ensuring alignment on strategic goals. As part of a global team, you will work collaboratively with skilled colleagues across Wiley’s research business on day-to-day portfolio management as well as broader initiatives with a focus on identifying opportunities for journal development and strategic growth and satisfying day-to-day operational tasks.

How You Will Make An Impact

• Develop excellent working relationships with external editors and editorial boards to build and maintain the journals’ reputation and quality while improving operations for continued success.
• Support Director and Publishers in communications with colleagues and managing the flow of information, document drafts, and deadlines amongst the Publishing Development team.
• Gather background information and generate reports as required by the Director and Publishers.
• Support cross-team operational tasks that ensure journal systems are correct and up to date.
• Facilitate meetings: schedule and invite appropriate colleagues; circulate advance information; take, collate, and circulate notes and action items post-meeting.

We Are Looking For People Who Have

• An interest in publishing and some understanding of the industry.
• Ability to write clearly and persuasively. Excellent organizational skills; ability to work effectively with a variety of people and as part of a team.
• Experience with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage deadlines of varying urgency; ability to work independently on long-term projects; proactive in requesting assistance, sharing ideas, and striving towards additional responsibility.

About Wiley

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world\'s most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today\'s biggest obstacles into tomorrow\'s brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers\' steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

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. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. 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 either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. 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.

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Salary Range
24,000 GBP to 32,000 GBP