Journals Portfolio Manager - Earth and Environmental Sciences

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.

Taylor & Francis, a leading international academic publishing company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Journals Portfolio Manager in their Earth and Environmental Sciences team.

Advert. Closing Date: 15th November 2021

What you’ll be doing:

• Overseeing the editorial and financial performance of an existing portfolio of journals including managing detailed budgets 

• Take a proactive role in journal development and growth 

• Pro-actively manage the article pipeline to deliver against agreed service levels, collaborating with peer review and production colleagues, engaging with new services for pipeline management and influencing new practice

• Build, maintain and share thorough knowledge of market need and competitor activity to inform decisions on new journals and existing journal development

• Building a network of contacts and developing strategic plans to enhance our position in the field

• Liaising with and supporting journal editors and academic society officers 

• Liaising with global team members and colleagues across the wider Taylor & Francis Group

• Maintain a strong external focus e.g. attending conferences, editorial board meetings etc. creating profile and relevant networks to increase subject and customer knowledge and understanding

• Draft and review publishing contracts and ensure they are renewed in a timely fashion

• Assisting with new journal proposals and bids

• Managing general administration of the list

• Providing appropriate cover in the Head of Portfolio’s absence

What we are looking for:

• Educated to graduate level or equivalent
• Previous experience in academic journal publishing preferred, though experience in account management or business development will also be considered
• Experience with developing and/or managing Open Access journals would be a bonus
• Willingness to work with confidence, flexibility, initiative and independence 
• Strong organizational skills
• Familiarity with, and an awareness of, academic editors’ and societies’ needs in publishing activities will be an advantage
• Able to manage a range of duties and maintain focus on deadlines and priorities 
• Ability to work remotely, self-motivated and able to use initiative when necessary
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills and adaptable to different work/cultural contexts
• Excellent eye for detail and able to keep accurate records
• Work to a high standard, highly professional in all conduct
• Must have high computer literacy, proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly excel, familiar with online technologies
• Good team player
• Flexibility in working hours to liaise with colleagues in other time zones
• Quick to adapt and learn 
• Kindly note that this is not a writing/journalism/copyediting position

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary 
• 20 days annual leave
• 4 volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

Additional Information:

• We currently have capacity for this role to be UK based or within one of our Asia Pacific regions, however you must have the right to live and work within the location you have applied for
• You must have the right to work and live in Japan
• This role is open to candidates in all locations across Japan. Taylor & Francis has multiple options for how employees can work based on their role – be that in the Office, at home or somewhere in between.
• Occasional travel may be required (post-Covid).
• Cover letter is appreciated to be submitted when you apply for the job

Please ensure that your application is submitted by the closing date of Monday 15th November 2021.

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. 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. 

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.