Journals Content Operations Lead

Inspired Selection; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher seeks a Journals Content Operations Lead to oversee operational delivery for a diverse journals portfolio. This remote-first role offers the chance to shape strategy, manage a high-performance team, and ensure top-quality content delivery. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and project management skills in publishing.

Benefits

38 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Life assurance policy

Wellness activities and on-site gym

Discounts and cashback schemes

Qualifications

• Experience managing teams and delivering service-led operations.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality journal content.
• Drive operational efficiency and process improvements.
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to align production processes.

Skills

Project Management

Problem Solving

Organisational Skills

Communication

Leadership

Job description

This range is provided by Inspired Selection. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

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Join an award winning academic publisher in the exciting role of Journals Content Operations Lead that will see you playing a crucial role in strategic operations for a global production team.

You will lead and support a team to deliver an outstanding, service-focused production process for a growing portfolio of journals. This role offers the opportunity to shape operational strategy, optimise workflows, and ensure the smooth, timely delivery of content to international partners and readers.

Role details and benefits:

• Location: This is a remote first role, however the team gathers in Leeds once a month and ideally, candidates should be comfortable with occasional travel for these meetings.
• Holidays: 38 days (including bank holiday) with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year
• Life assurance policy
• Discounts and cashback schemes
• Wellness activities and on site gym

And so much more! A full list of benefits will be provided on application.

Overview of the role:

In this pivotal role, you will oversee the operational delivery of a diverse journals portfolio, ensuring a smooth, efficient, and service-led production process. You will manage a team of content operations staff, working closely with colleagues and partners across the globe to ensure high standards of quality, accuracy, and timeliness are consistently met. You will be instrumental in driving workflow improvements, optimising processes, and supporting the development of your team to meet evolving business needs.

This is an exciting opportunity for a confident leader with strong project management skills and a passion for delivering exceptional content in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team responsible for delivering high-quality journal content across multiple products
• Drive operational efficiency, process improvements, and ensure service targets are met
• Collaborate with global stakeholders to align production processes with strategic goals
• Oversee resource planning, workflows, and performance management within the team
• Monitor key metrics to ensure delivery standards, quality, and partner satisfaction

The Ideal Candidate:

You’ll be a proactive leader with experience managing teams and driving service-led operations in an academic publishing or content production environment. You should have:

• Experience managing teams and delivering service-led operations
• Strong project management, problem-solving, and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
• A proactive, solutions-focused approach with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment
• Experience in academic publishing, content production, or journals

Company Culture:

Our client is proud to foster an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive work environment where every voice is valued. They are often recognised as a top employer for gender equality and DEI initiatives. As a leading academic publisher, they are driven by a shared passion for delivering high-quality content that makes a global impact. They believe in empowering their people, encouraging innovation, and promoting professional growth.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Information Technology, Project Management, and Production

• Industries

  Book and Periodical Publishing

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