Head of Editorial Operations & Strategy (Books)

Taylor-and-Franci; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa Business, is seeking an Editorial Operations Director (Books) to provide visionary leadership across editorial operations, shaping strategy, driving transformation, and delivering sustainable competitive advantage for the business.

You will lead a four-person Editorial Workflow Manager team, partner with Publishing Directors, and drive enterprise KPIs, process improvements, and a culture of innovation across editorial operations.

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading leaders/managers at an executive level.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and organizational transformation.
• Deep knowledge of academic publishing and its industry dynamics.
• Ability to influence senior executives effectively and navigate complex stakeholder landscapes.
• Strong strategic and business acumen with comfort making high-stakes decisions.
• Excellent communication with board-level and C-suite audiences.
• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four Editorial Workflow Managers.
• Shape multi-year strategic plans aligned with wider business objectives.
• Partner with Publishing Directors to bring editorial strategy and vision to life.
• Lead initiatives that drive genuine competitive advantage and turn strategy into roadmaps.
• Establish enterprise-wide KPIs and performance frameworks; oversee portfolio performance.
• Drive the digital transformation strategy and champion emerging technologies across editorial operations.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Stakeholder management

Academic publishing knowledge

Job description

Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa Business, is seeking an Editorial Operations Director (Books) to provide visionary leadership across editorial operations, shaping strategy, driving transformation, and delivering sustainable competitive advantage for the business.

You will lead a four-person Editorial Workflow Manager team, partner with Publishing Directors, and drive enterprise KPIs, process improvements, and a culture of innovation across editorial operations.