Senior Executive Publisher

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic objectives for PeerJ and F1000 that align with organizational goals and open access positioning
• Drive innovation in open access publishing models to expand market reach and impact
• Optimize business models, including lifetime membership and article processing charges, to maximize revenue and author satisfaction
• Lead and develop a team of editorial staff, ensuring clear objectives and empowered decision-making
• Design annual workforce plans to support global operations and talent retention
• Monitor market intelligence, emerging trends in open research, and competitor activity
• Foster relationships with the scientific research community, including authors, reviewers, and institutional partners
• Collaborate with internal expert teams to drive continuous business growth and operational excellence

Requirements

• Demonstrable experience in academic publishing with increasing levels of responsibility
• At least 3 years of experience in a leadership role
• Deep understanding of the open access publishing landscape and innovative publishing models
• Proven track record of executing strategic plans that drive revenue growth and market expansion
• Strong financial acumen with experience in P&L management or budget oversight
• Excellent analytical thinking and ability to translate market data into actionable strategies
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing high-performing teams
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, hybrid environment (commutable to London Blackfriars)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of open peer review, open data, and transparent publishing practices
• Established network within the scientific research community
• Understanding of emerging technologies in scholarly publishing, such as AI and machine learning
• Experience working with international, distributed teams

Benefits

• Flexible working culture and excellent work/life balance
• 25 days annual leave plus a birthday day off
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season
• 4 paid volunteering days per year
• Company-funded single cover private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme with 24/7 wellbeing support
• Share Match Plan and pension scheme
• Life assurance, optical, and medical care

About the Company

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge, and events business. Through Taylor & Francis, we empower learners, thinkers, and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge by encouraging diverse ideas and robust debate.