Head of Journal Development

Do you have extensive journal development and commissioning experience? Are you looking to lead the strategy and editorial team of a scientific publisher? This Head of Journal Development role might be the opportunity you are looking for. Based in central London, you will join the friendly team of a scientific society and play a crucial part in raising the profile of its journals.

Key duties:

• Lead strategic development and growth of journals, in an innovative and community-focussed way
• Ensure editorial strategy responds to market developments and emerging opportunities and threats
• Line-manage editorial team, providing guidance and setting targets
• Create annual editorial budgets and financial forecasts
• Work with team to provide top service to society members and demonstrate the benefits of journal
• Oversee journal promotional plans, working with marketing team to maximise results
• Monitor journals compliance with industry best practice and ethical policies

Experience / skills required:

• Extensive journal development and commissioning experience within STM publishing is essential
• Current knowledge of academic publishing including open access
• Excellent communication and relationship building skills
• Line-management experience is desirable
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to learn and adapt to change
• Educated to degree level or equivalent in a scientific subject

Applications ASAP, please.

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to karinenicpon@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:             Karine Nicpon    

Tel:                    020 3574 4426

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