Publisher (maternity Cover) London, United Kingdom £55,000-£60,000 Fixed Term 12 Months Apply By 29 April, 2026

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London, United Kingdom
Base: £55,000-£60,000; bonus/equity: not specified...
On-site
Experience in stm publishing environment
Journal development and financial management
Stakeholder management with editors and societies
The Publisher is responsible for the editorial management, strategic development, and financial performance of a portfolio of journals across disciplines

Job Summary

  • The Publisher is responsible for the editorial management, strategic development, and financial performance of a portfolio of journals across disciplines.
  • This role involves cultivating effective relationships with internal staff and external stakeholders including editors, authors, reviewers, and societies.
  • The company offers generous benefits including double-matching employer pension contributions up to 12% and twenty-five days holiday plus bank holidays.

Matching Summary

The Publisher is responsible for the editorial management, strategic development, and financial performance of a portfolio of journals across disciplines.

Salary

Base: £55,000-£60,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous double-matching employer pension contribution, life assurance, discounted gym membership

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience in STM publishing environment
  • Journal development and financial management
  • Stakeholder management with editors and societies
  • Bibliometric and competitor analysis skills
  • Strategic planning and project management

Nice-to-have

  • Excellent presentation skills to diverse audiences
  • Knowledge of open science initiatives
  • Diplomacy and negotiation abilities
  • Understanding of digital journal production workflows

Key Requirements

  • Experience working in an STM publishing environment
  • Proven track record in journal development
  • Strong commercial acumen and financial modeling skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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