Strategic Editorial Operations Leader (Books)

Informa Group Plc.; Milton; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylor & Francis Group, part of Informa, seeks an Editorial Operations Director (Books) to lead four Editorial Workflow Managers and drive strategic, transformative leadership across editorial operations. You will shape long-term plans with Publishing Directors, steer performance metrics, and foster innovation in a complex publishing environment.

You will champion digital transformation, manage budgets, and align initiatives with corporate objectives while maintaining a strong focus on talent

Qualifications

• Significant experience leading senior teams and setting strategy.
• Deep knowledge of academic publishing and market dynamics.
• Proven track record in strategic planning and organizational transformation.
• Strong financial acumen including P&L oversight.
• Ability to influence executives and manage complex stakeholders.
• Comfort making high-stakes decisions with incomplete information.
• Credible communication with board-level audiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Editorial Workflow Managers and build leadership capability.
• Shape multi-year editorial strategies aligned with business objectives and partner with Directors.
• Oversee portfolio performance, profitability, and process improvements across units.
• Engage senior leaders and influence enterprise-wide editorial strategy.
• Drive digital transformation and evaluate enterprise systems for editorial ops.
• Own the editorial operations budget and optimize resources for ROI.

Skills

Executive leadership

Strategic planning

Academic publishing knowledge

Financial acumen

Stakeholder management

Change management

Board communication

Job description

Taylor & Francis Group, part of Informa, seeks an Editorial Operations Director (Books) to lead four Editorial Workflow Managers and drive strategic, transformative leadership across editorial operations. You will shape long-term plans with Publishing Directors, steer performance metrics, and foster innovation in a complex publishing environment.

You will champion digital transformation, manage budgets, and align initiatives with corporate objectives while maintaining a strong focus on talent