Senior Executive Publisher

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic objectives and growth targets for PeerJ and F1000 open access platforms.
• Drive innovation in open access publishing models to expand market reach and impact.
• Optimize business models, including lifetime memberships and article processing charges, to maximize revenue and author satisfaction.
• Lead and develop a team of editorial staff, ensuring clear objectives and effective workforce planning.
• Monitor market intelligence, emerging trends in open research, and competitor activity.
• Foster relationships with the scientific research community, including authors, reviewers, and institutional partners.
• Oversee operational protocols and partnership agreements to ensure efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• Proven 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.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience in P&L management or budget oversight.
• Strong strategic planning expertise and the ability to execute growth-oriented plans.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid model, commuting to the Milton Park office at least 3 days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

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

About the Company

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, and knowledge business. Through Taylor & Francis, we empower learners and researchers 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.