Peer Review Performance Lead – Editorial Excellence

Wiley; Oxford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiley in Oxford, UK seeks an Associate Peer Review Performance Manager to join Editorial Excellence. You will optimize performance and support AI-enabled workflows across the peer review lifecycle, ensuring a smooth author experience.

You will manage day-to-day peer review operations, analyze data to drive improvements, and collaborate with Editorial Excellence and publishing teams on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent or relevant industry experience.
• Data proficient; knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, Power BI; able to ‘self-service’ data.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide journal-level oversight of the manuscript peer review process from submission to final editorial decision and export to content operations for a portfolio of journals.
• Manage the day-to-day delivery of peer review and Journal Editorial Office services.
• Use reports, data, and operational insights to identify trends, investigate performance issues, and implement improvements.
• Support the adoption of new services, AI tools, and workflows across the journal portfolio.
• Maintain accurate documentation of peer review processes and identify, escalate, and support the resolution of research integrity concerns.
• Demonstrate curiosity and a willingness to question existing ways of working, suggesting practical improvements where appropriate.
• Collaborate with colleagues across Editorial Excellence, Publishing Development, Partner Publishing, Publishing Operations, and other teams on journal performance, strategic initiatives, and improvement projects.

Skills

Data proficiency

Power BI

SharePoint

Microsoft Suite

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Power BI

SharePoint

Job description

Wiley in Oxford, UK seeks an Associate Peer Review Performance Manager to join Editorial Excellence. You will optimize performance and support AI-enabled workflows across the peer review lifecycle, ensuring a smooth author experience.

You will manage day-to-day peer review operations, analyze data to drive improvements, and collaborate with Editorial Excellence and publishing teams on strategic initiatives.