Impact-Driven Commissioning Editor – Journals & Foundations (Remote UK)

-; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Commissioning Editor for its remote team. This role involves managing a journal portfolio while commissioning impactful content in academic publishing. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, strong relationship management skills, and a passion for research that makes a difference. This position offers benefits including 38 days of annual leave, a discretionary performance bonus, and a 6% pension contribution, all within a flexible work environment.

Benefits

38 days annual leave

Remote flexible working

Discretionary performance bonus

6% pension contribution

Working from home allowance

Qualifications

• Proven journals publishing experience with a knack for hitting strategic priorities and portfolio targets.
• Excellent understanding of the evolving academic publishing environment, especially open research.
• Advanced relationship management and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Genuine enthusiasm for research that delivers real societal impact.
• Motivation to expand your network and advocate for the company.
• Readiness to embrace new ways of working and innovative approaches.

Responsibilities

• Craft strategies to develop a strong pipeline of journal articles and digital content.
• Commission and deliver content aligned with strategic priorities.
• Manage Editorial teams and Boards for best practices and diverse representation.
• Use systems and reports to meet objectives for impact and satisfaction.

Skills

Journals publishing experience

Advanced relationship management

Cross-functional collaboration

Open research knowledge

Passion for societal impact

Innovative approaches

Job description

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Commissioning Editor for its remote team. This role involves managing a journal portfolio while commissioning impactful content in academic publishing. Ideal candidates will have proven experience, strong relationship management skills, and a passion for research that makes a difference. This position offers benefits including 38 days of annual leave, a discretionary performance bonus, and a 6% pension contribution, all within a flexible work environment.