Senior Publisher: Strategic Journal Growth & Leadership

Taylor & Francis Group; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent work/life balance

25 days annual leave + birthday day off

Discretionary days off during the holiday season

Paid volunteering days per year

Company funded private medical insurance

24/7 wellbeing support

Share Match plan

Pension scheme; life assurance

Job summary

A global academic publishing company is seeking experienced professionals for Publisher and Senior Publisher roles in Abingdon. Candidates must have scholarly publishing experience and strong leadership skills to grow a portfolio of journals. This position offers a flexible working culture and excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme. A commitment to face-to-face interaction is essential, with in-person work expected three days a week.

Qualifications

• Experience in scholarly publishing with knowledge of best practices.
• Ability to analyze market opportunities and develop strategic plans.
• Strong relationship-building skills to develop networks in academic communities.
• Excellent communication skills to represent the company effectively.
• Proven experience managing high-performing academic journals.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow a portfolio of academic journals.
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic societies.
• Demonstrate market expertise to inform journal development.
• Create innovative strategies with autonomy and support executive leadership.
• Collaborate across departments for operational excellence.

Skills

Experience in scholarly publishing

Commercial acumen

Strong relationship-building skills

Excellent communication and presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Proven track record in managing journals

Advanced P&L management experience

Job description

A global academic publishing company is seeking experienced professionals for Publisher and Senior Publisher roles in Abingdon. Candidates must have scholarly publishing experience and strong leadership skills to grow a portfolio of journals. This position offers a flexible working culture and excellent benefits, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme. A commitment to face-to-face interaction is essential, with in-person work expected three days a week.