Manager, Editor Training

1267 Springer Nature Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee benefits

Job summary

Springer Nature Limited in London is seeking a Manager, Editor Training to lead the design, development and delivery of editor training within the Editorial Academy. You will translate complex scholarly topics into engaging learning experiences for Editors, EBMs and Reviewers, partnering with subject matter experts across the business.

Responsibilities include managing day-to-day programme operations, analytics, and updating courses to meet quality and accessibility standards, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Experience developing and delivering engaging training programmes using a variety of learning approaches and formats, including eLearning, webinars and hybrid learning content.
• A university degree or equivalent experience
• Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to translate complex topics into effective learning experiences
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to agreed timelines
• Desirable: Understanding of scholarly publishing, peer review processes and research integrity
• Desirable Strong instructional design and content development skills
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities

Responsibilities

• Programme development: manage day-to-day running of the editorial training programme and support growth.
• Content creation and delivery: manage end-to-end development of courses and learning pathways.
• Overseeing live webinars and accessibility/quality standards across development and delivery.

Skills

eLearning

Webinars

Hybrid learning

Collaboration

Instructional design

Project management

Education

University degree or equivalent experience

Job description

Job Title: Manager, Editor Training

Location: London

Application Deadline: 13th September 2026

About Springer Nature Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature. At Springer Nature, we recognise that great talent develops through many different paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short term effectiveness and long term growth in mind.

Purpose of the Role

The Springer Nature Editor Engagement Team works to engage and mobilise the external community of over 100,000 Editors and Editorial Board Members (EBMs). As part of the Editor Training function, the Manager, Editor Training is responsible for developing and delivering high-quality training that supports Springer Nature’s Editors, Editorial Board Members (EBMs), Reviewers and Guest Editors to have the skills and knowledge to excel in their roles. Partnering with subject matter experts and colleagues across the business, you will translate specialist knowledge into engaging eLearning experiences, with a focus on research integrity, for the Springer Nature Editorial Academy. The location strategy supports team structure and aligns business needs.

Role Responsibilities

1. 1. Programme development: Managing the day-to-day running of the editorial training programme and supporting its continued growth in line with organisational objectives. Responsibilities include: Working with the Senior Manager, Editor Training to deliver the Editor Engagement Team strategy, including conducting needs analysis and implementing a roadmap for research integrity training - Collaboration, Decision Quality Collaborating with the Editor Training Team to maintain and update the training programme to provide a high-quality and positive experience for users - Project Management, Develops Talent Coordinating monthly reporting on analytics and progress against KPIs - Data analytics / Quantitative Skills Researching and self-educating to stay abreast of best practice in training and editorial workflows - Adult Learning Principles
2. 2. Content creation and delivery: Creating task and role-specific training outputs in collaboration with key subject matter experts. Responsibilities include: Managing the end-to-end development of training courses and learning pathways targeted to specific editorial roles, from needs analysis and content creation to delivery and ongoing updates - Project Management, Adult Learning Principles, Collaboration, Facilitation Skills Supporting the administration and ongoing maintenance of the Springer Nature Editorial Academy, ensuring effective setup of courses, users, enrolments, reports and other configurations - Project Management, Decision Quality Collaborating with internal and external subject matter experts on training development, gathering regular feedback and working iteratively on deliverables - Collaboration, Communicates Effectively, Consulting Skills, Facilitation Skills Using eLearning software applications to create and develop online courses - Adult Learning Principles Overseeing the planning and execution of live webinars, providing an engaging learning experience for participants - Project Management, Facilitation Skills, Communicates Effectively, Collaboration, Consulting Skills Ensuring the training programme meets established standards for quality and accessibility throughout the development process.

Skills, experience & qualifications

Essential Experience developing and delivering engaging training programmes using a variety of learning approaches and formats, including eLearning, webinars and hybrid learning content. A university degree or equivalent experience Experience collaborating with subject matter experts to translate complex topics into effective learning experiences Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deliver to agreed timelines Experience working with global and cross-functional teams Desirable: Understanding of scholarly publishing, peer review processes and research integrity Desirable Strong instructional design and content development skills Working knowledge of tools and software used to create and deliver training content Strong project management skills and stakeholder engagement skills Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities Ability to tailor content for different audiences, learning needs and delivery channels High attention to detail and commitment to accessibility and inclusive learning practices Collaborative, adaptable and self-motivated approach

In return, we offer a competitive salary range and great employee benefits.

EEO and DEI

At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

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Job Posting End Date: 14-09-2026

We are an ambitious and dynamic organisation, and home to some of the best-known names in research, educational and professional publishing. Working at the heart of a changing industry, we are always looking for great people who care about delivering quality to our customers and the communities we work alongside. In return, you will find that we open the doors to discovery for all our employees – offering opportunities to learn from some of the best in the business, with a culture that encourages curiosity and empowers people to find solutions and act on their instincts. Whether you are at the beginning of your career or are an experienced professional, we invite you to find out more about the roles we offer and explore our current vacancies. We are a global and progressive business, founded on a heritage of trusted and respected brands – including Springer, founded in 1842, Macmillan, founded in 1843 and Nature, first published in 1869. Nearly two centuries of progress and advancement in science and education have helped shape the business we are today. Research and learning continues to be the cornerstone of progress, and we will continue to open doors to discovery through trusted brands and innovative products and services. Springer Nature Group was created in May 2015 through the combination of Nature Publishing Group, Macmillan Education and Springer Science+Business Media.