Editor-in-Chief, Education Journals & Innovation

Wiley; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley in the United Kingdom invites applications for Editor-in-Chief, Education, to lead strategic development of journals, drive submissions, and uphold high ethical standards in publishing. You will draw on an educational research background and global networking to raise the profile of Wiley’s SSH journals.

You will oversee editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision making, collaborate with editors worldwide, and shape a team culture of trust and high performance.

Qualifications

• PhD in educational research with a strong research background across educational contexts.
• Experience in manuscript handling including pre-screening, peer review, and final decisions.
• Experience commissioning topics, identifying authors, outlining timelines, and guiding to submission.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic development of one or more journals within Wiley's Education portfolio.
• Drive high-quality submissions through international networks and desk research.
• Establish and maintain a global network of researchers, practitioners, authors, reviewers, and boards.

Skills

Manuscript handling

Commissioning experience

Global networking

Editorial decision making

Open research advocacy

Education

PhD in educational research

Job description

Wiley in the United Kingdom invites applications for Editor-in-Chief, Education, to lead strategic development of journals, drive submissions, and uphold high ethical standards in publishing. You will draw on an educational research background and global networking to raise the profile of Wiley’s SSH journals.

You will oversee editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision making, collaborate with editors worldwide, and shape a team culture of trust and high performance.