Our client, a leading global academic publisher is seeking a dynamic and strategic Head of Research Community Engagement, for a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, to drive the growth and engagement of research communities. Managing a small team, you will implement innovative technologies, streamline editorial processes, and leverage data-driven insights to optimize engagement.
Key responsibilities
* Grow and engage research communities around Open Access journals, including overseeing the recruitment and engagement strategies for editorial boards
* Manage a small team of editorial staff to support with research community initiatives
* Collaborate cross-departmentally to ensure a cohesive and effective recruitment strategy that develops healthy research communities
* Implement new technologies to support Journal Managers with efficient management and recruitment of board members
* Use data & analytics to evaluate engagement of Editorial Boards and support engagement strategies & actions
Skills/experience
* A graduate in a biomedical discipline or engineering/physical science discipline or have experience working on academic journals in these fields of study
* Experienced in journals publishing with strong strategic awareness, including a detailed understanding of industry trends and best practice
* Extensively experienced in Open Access publishing, including in developing and implementing strategies for editorial board recruitment, engagement and management
* A proven team leader
* Proficiency with data analysis and tools for monitoring activity and performance.
A £62, 894 – 72, 964 + benefits + bonus package is offered.
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