Company Description
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 is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books, and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers, and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas, and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories, and truths that matter.
Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications.
Job Description
Come and join our Open Research team and be part of delivering our ambitious OA growth plan.
We have an exciting full-time role available for an ambitious STM Open Access Portfolio Manager who has a passion to help drive our open access (OA) growth and transformation.
This role is based in the Open Research team, working closely with Editorial colleagues on developing our OA journals and identifying opportunities for growth. Contributing towards the wider Taylor & Francis Open Research programme, this role will see you work collaboratively with colleagues across our Researcher Services and Commercial teams.
The role would suit someone flexible and confident, able to think innovatively about publishing, demonstrate commercial astuteness, and work in a matrix organisation, building strong working relationships with internal and external colleagues.
Key responsibilities of the role include:
* Shaping and delivering the OA budget for your portfolio, as agreed with the subject publishing team and senior management.
* Using project management tools to deliver cross-portfolio projects that support key growth drivers.
* Maintaining a thorough knowledge of the market and competitors, including changes in policies, and agreeing actions with the publishing team to take advantage of opportunities.
* Supporting journal acquisitions and contract renewals, providing bibliometric analysis, market insights, financial planning support, and contributing to the wider editorial strategy.
* Managing and developing stakeholder relationships, both internal and external.
* Acting as ambassador for the Open Access Team at Taylor & Francis.
Qualifications
What we’re looking for:
* Proven experience of successfully managing and developing a list of OA academic journals.
* The ability to read and interpret performance data and financial modelling, delivering performance-led actions.
* Relevant subject and market knowledge, understanding of academic communities and their OA preferences.
* A good understanding of the drivers for successful OA publishing.
* Ability to negotiate and influence others, including senior stakeholders.
* A strategic mindset and approach to your work, making decisions that deliver the best commercial solutions.
* The ability to prioritise and manage your own workload and work under pressure.
* Creativity, innovation, and initiative.
* Teamwork, networking, and relationship-building skills.
Additional Information
What we offer in return:
* Competitive salary package.
* 25 days annual leave.
* A discretionary 3 days off between Christmas and New Year.
* 4 volunteering days annually.
* Day off for your birthday.
* Pension contributions.
* Seasonal social and charitable events.
* Training and development.
You must have the right to work and live in the United Kingdom.
Closing date: 5th February 2025
We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self.
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves.
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