Publisher/senior Publisher (researcher Services) UK

Publisher/Senior Publisher (Researcher Services) UK

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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. And we've been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly 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. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that's the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress.

If you agree, then we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

Taylor & Francis publishes more than 2,700 peer-reviewed academic journals globally, with an established and growing list of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) titles. We currently have a range of opportunities at Publisher and Senior Publisher level for experienced and conscientious colleagues to join our journals editorial team. There are roles available across the following subject areas, if you have a particular preference please indicate this within your application: social sciences, behavioural science and education, politics economics and societies.

Publisher:

As a Publisher at Taylor & Francis, you will lead and grow a portfolio of academic journals, driving commercial success through strategic development plans that enhance quality and profitability. You'll build and maintain valuable partnerships with academic societies and journal editors, represent our brand at conferences, and leverage your market expertise to identify growth opportunities. Working collaboratively across departments, you'll ensure operational excellence while commissioning new content that meets revenue targets and strengthens Taylor & Francis's position as a leader in academic publishing.

Senior Publisher:

As a Senior Publisher you will lead and grow a portfolio of academic journals with significant autonomy, creating innovative strategic development plans that drive quality, growth, and profitability. You'll oversee P&Ls with minimal supervision while building strong, long-lasting partnerships with academic societies and attracting key opinion leaders as journal editors. Your expertise will position you as a recognized publishing expert within your field, representing Taylor & Francis confidently at conferences and editorial board meetings. Beyond managing your own portfolio, you'll mentor less experienced colleagues, champion continuous improvement of policies and processes, and support executive leadership—all while maximizing business opportunities through your deep market knowledge and strong commercial acumen.

What you will be doing:

Publisher & Senior Publisher:

• Lead and grow a portfolio of academic journals, developing strategic plans that drive quality, growth, and profitability while meeting or exceeding revenue and article volume targets
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with academic societies, journal editors, and academic communities, representing Taylor & Francis at conferences and editorial board meetings
• Demonstrate market expertise by maintaining thorough knowledge of industry trends and competitor activity to inform journal development decisions and optimize publishing processes

In addition the Senior Publisher role will:

• Create innovative development strategies with significant autonomy, overseeing P&Ls with minimal supervision while mentoring less experienced colleagues and supporting executive leadership
• Position yourself as a recognized publishing expert within your field, attracting key opinion leaders as editors and taking a leading role at industry events while championing continuous improvement of policies and processes

Qualifications

What we are looking for:

Publisher & Senior Publisher:

• Experience in scholarly publishing with knowledge of best practices, publication ethics, funder mandates, and industry trends
• Commercial acumen with ability to analyze market opportunities and develop strategic plans that drive portfolio growth
• Strong relationship-building skills to develop networks within academic communities and maintain partnerships with external stakeholders
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the confidence to represent Taylor & Francis at conferences and editorial board meetings
• Analytical thinking with the ability to develop logical responses to challenges and make sound decisions that deliver customer and commercial value

Senior Publisher:

• Proven track record of successfully managing high-performing academic journals with minimal supervision and the ability to mentor less experienced colleagues
• Demonstrated leadership in becoming a recognized publishing expert within your field, with the ability to attract key opinion leaders as editors and take leading roles at industry events
• Advanced P&L management experience with the ability to work autonomously while supporting executive leadership and driving continuous improvement of policies and processes

Additional Information

Location:

We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our UK offices in either Milton Park, Oxfordshire, or London Blackfriars to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.

Closing Date: Applications will close on 19th September 2025

What we offer in return:

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care

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. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. 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.