Associate Director - Community Development (Singapore)

Taylor & Francis; Singapore; On-site; SGD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing company is seeking a Community Development role in Singapore to enhance researcher capabilities through strategic partnerships and training programs. The candidate must have extensive academic publishing experience, strong project management, and communication skills. This role supports collaboration with various teams to deepen researcher relationships and improve engagement strategies in a dynamic research environment. The company offers a flexible work culture, ample leave, and a performance bonus.

Benefits

20 days annual leave

Flexible working culture

Performance bonus

Health screening

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in academic publishing and/or research.
• Ability to grow network within researcher ecosystem.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver training programs for researchers.
• Establish partnerships with research institutions.
• Collaborate with various teams to achieve goals.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Training delivery

Presentation skills

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

The Community Development team, part of the Academic Partnerships team at Taylor & Francis, drives strategic engagement with the global researcher community. If you have a background in academic publishing and/or research, experience with training and engagement activities, and are a natural networker, this job might be an amazing job opportunity for you!

Reporting to the Director of Community Development this role will forge productive relationships with researchers by:

• Developing deep insights into the regional research ecosystem
• Building capacity with targeted training and engagement activities
• Deepening researcher relationships via outreach programs and regional advisory boards
• Fostering strategic partnerships with key institutions and organizations
• Collaborating with regional Commercial and Marketing teams on joint initiatives
• Contributing to the global Community Development strategy

Closing date for applications: 26th Jan 2026

What you’ll be doing:

• Design and deliver comprehensive training programs that enhance researcher capabilities in the region, including training on research integrity in collaboration with the Ethics team.
• Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key research institutions, societies, and organizations to support Editorial Development objectives.
• Develop insights into regional research trends, publishing practices, and factors that shape the research and publishing ecosystem.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial, Marketing and Content teams to achieve integrated organizational goals.
• Develop an annual strategy for researcher engagement in the region, in collaboration with the Director of Community Development.
• Organize Editor events including, but not limited to, regional training, advisory boards, workshops, and networking sessions.
• Analyse initiative outcomes using advanced analytical tools, producing monthly performance reports and a comprehensive annual review.
• Proactively identify program and process improvements and contribute innovative solutions to team challenges.
• Enthusiastically engage in self-development, resolving skills gaps and developing deep systems knowledge, communications skills, and sector awareness.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for:

• Extensive experience working in academic publishing and/or research
• Knowledge of the research landscape and understanding of researcher needs
• Ability to readily grow their network of connections within the researcher ecosystem
• Proven track record in presentation, training and stakeholder engagement
• Strong project management and organizational skills
• Advanced proficiency in workplace software, including core MS Office packages (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
• Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate engaging publishing workshops
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships
• Agile mindset with a strong capacity for process improvement and innovation
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards
• Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic, fast-paced research environment

Additional Information

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

What we offer in return:

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 20 days(pro-rata for first year) annual leave per year, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Under the local company’s healthcare insurance plan with an option for the participation of other family members at the employee’s expense
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
• Performance bonus
• Share Match – plan that matches every company share purchased with two free shares
• Annual health screening, optical and dental care