Head of Research Community Engagement – (£64,860 – 72,964) – FTC – Hybrid Role
Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.
About Sage:
Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.
Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:
1. Do more– supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
2. Work together– building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning
3. Think long-term– experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas
About our Team:
* This is a new team recently established to focus on supporting our Open Access journals through researcher and editorial board engagement and recruitment strategies.
* Work closely with editorial, technology and marketing teams.
Could you be our new Head of Research Community Engagement? Are you?
* 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.
* An excellent decision maker with financial acumen and sound commercial judgement.
* A flexible thinker with creativity to resolve complex problems, and an aptitude to drive new initiatives.
* Proficiency with data analysis and tools for monitoring activity and performance.
* Preferably experienced in using a CRM system.
Your new role:
* Grow and engage research communities around our Gold 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 around our journals.
* 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.
* Oversee the standardization of board roles and incentivisation schemes.
* Optimise the onboarding and offboarding process for Editorial Board members.
Overview of benefits:
* 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays full-time/pro-rated for part-time roles
* 2 additional ’floating days’ of personal leave, in recognition that each of us has cultural, religious, or family commitments that fall at times when the company is not closed.
* Life assurance
* Income protection
* Access to Sage books and journals
* Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications
* Hybrid working arrangements - In office 20% of contracted hours. We work flexibly and most staff can choose to work from home for up to 80% of their contracted hours.
Other benefits, which may change include:
* Sage lunches held weekly in the office
* Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office
* Home working allowance
* Travel insurance
* Healthy lifestyle reimbursement
* Access to the Company doctor
* Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan)
* Anniversary trip
If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact. We will respond to any requests for support in a timely manner. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.
Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong. As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.
Closing Date 28th March 2025
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