Journals Commissioning Editor

Inspired Selection; Greater London; Ibrido; GBP 45.000 - 65.000; Tempo pieno

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Hybrid work model

Supportive research community

Descrizione del lavoro

Inspired Selection is seeking a proactive Journals Commissioning Editor for a leading not-for-profit scholarly publisher in environmental sciences. The role is hybrid, with two days in the London office and three from home, reporting to the Head of Journals.

You will shape content across 12 journals, drive Special Issues, and oversee the manuscript transfer desk while engaging researchers and editors globally.

Competenze

• Specialist knowledge in water sciences or related field per role description.
• Experience in academic journal publishing and open access concepts.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Mansioni

• Commission new journal content and manage commissioning targets.
• Lead Special Issues from proposal to publication.
• Provide author-focused service throughout submission and transfer processes.
• Maintain manuscript referral and transfer networks across journals.
• Collaborate with internal teams (Books, Marketing, Production) and editors.

Conoscenze

Relationship building

Analytical thinking

Independent working

Organizational skills

Formazione

PhD preferred

Master's degree considered

Experience in academic publishing

Strumenti

Web of Science

Dimensions

Descrizione del lavoro

A leading not for profit scholarly publisher in the environmental sciences is seeking a proactive and knowledgeable Journals Commissioning Editor to join their Journals team. This role will be hybrid, working 2 days a week from their London office and the remaining days at home.

Working closely with the Head of Journals, you will play a key role in shaping the content and strategic development of a portfolio of 12 established journals. This position combines commissioning, author engagement, and transfer desk oversight, ensuring a seamless and supportive experience for researchers across the publishing process.

About the Role

You will be responsible for commissioning high quality content, driving the Special Issues programme, and building strong relationships with editors, authors, and the wider research community. A significant part of the role involves conducting bibliometric research, identifying emerging topics, and approaching potential Guest Editors. You will also manage the day‑day running of the manuscript transfer desk, ensuring efficient workflows and timely responses to queries. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with subject‑matter expertise in water‑related sciences or engineering who is looking to deepen their experience in scholarly publishing.

Key Responsibilities

• Commission new journal content and deliver on annual commissioning targets
• Lead the development and delivery of Special Issues, from proposal to publication
• Provide a consultative, author focused service throughout submission and transfer processes
• Maintain an effective manuscript referral and transfer network across the portfolio
• Build strong relationships with editors, authors, and the research community
• Monitor trends, emerging topics, and key contributors in the field
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Books, Marketing, and Production

About You

• Specialist knowledge in water sciences, environmental science, freshwater ecology, civil/water engineering, or a closely related field. A PhD is preferred; a Master's degree will also be considered
• Experience in academic journal publishing, with an understanding of peer review, integrity issues, and open access
• Confident communicator with strong relationship building skills
• Analytical, inquisitive, and comfortable working independently
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage complex workflows
• Familiarity with bibliometric tools (e.g., Web of Science, Dimensions) is an advantage

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