University of Westminster Press Scholarly Publications Manager

University of Westminster; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a leading educational institution, where you can shape the future of academic publishing. As the Publications Manager for the University of Westminster Press, you will play a pivotal role in managing diverse publishing activities, from commissioning to marketing. This innovative role not only supports the university's commitment to open access but also fosters collaboration with a variety of stakeholders. Join a vibrant team that values diversity and inclusion, and help elevate the visibility of academic work globally. If you are passionate about publishing and eager to make a meaningful impact, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing publishing projects and teams.
• Strong marketing skills to promote academic publications.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all publishing activities for the University of Westminster Press.
• Collaborate with authors and editors to ensure quality and accessibility.

Skills

Publishing Management

Marketing

Strategic Development

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Publishing or related field

Experience in academic publishing

Tools

Digital Publishing Platforms

Project Management Software

Job description

University of Westminster Press Scholarly Publications Manager
Ref. 50051774

Department/School: Student and Academic Services

Location: Wells Street, London

Working Hours: Full time and permanent, 35 hours per week.

Hybrid Working: This role will be hybrid, with an expectation that the successful candidate will be on site a minimum of one day a week, building connections with UWP authors, editors, and colleagues across relevant University of Westminster teams. There will also be an expectation to join other onsite meetings and events as required, which on occasion may be out of regular working hours.

We are seeking an experienced Publications Manager in a specialist role to manage the University of Westminster Press (UWP) based in our University’s Library & Archive Service. UWP is a digital-first open access publisher of peer-reviewed academic books, policy briefs, and journals.

This role presents an exciting opportunity to build on the existing success of the University of Westminster Press, launched in 2015. It exists to provide global public access to academic work in multiple formats. In partnership with our authors and editors, we publish in areas that reflect the teaching and research strengths of the University of Westminster.

The postholder will undertake a full range of professional publishing activities within UWP, ranging from commissioning and liaison with our production partner to marketing, ensuring an excellent experience for our authors and editors. They will work with the UWP Editorial Board to maintain quality standards and will work with (and as part of) the UWP Management Board, taking a leading role in the strategic development of UWP, working in close partnership with the Research Environment & Scholarly Communications Lead, to ensure UWP maintains its position as a core part of the University’s open research environment.

Diversity and Inclusion Commitment: At the University of Westminster, diversity, inclusion, and equality of opportunity are at the core of how we engage with students, colleagues, applicants, visitors, and all our stakeholders. We are fully committed to enabling a supportive and safe learning and working environment which is equitable, diverse, and inclusive, based on mutual respect and trust, and in which harassment and discrimination are neither tolerated nor acceptable.

The University has adopted Smart Working principles to support and further our Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion aims of being an inclusive, collaborative, and flexible employer. Further details of Smart Working can be discussed at the interview stage.

Closing date: Midnight on 26 January 2025

Interviews are likely to be held on: w/c 03 February 2025