Subject Commissioning Editor - Bristol, United Kingdom - IOP Publishing

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3 weeks ago

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IOP Publishing (IOPP) is recruiting a Subject Commissioning Editor to join our journal portfolio team to support the editorial development and expansion of our publishing programme in the area of environmental science.

IOP Publishing (IOPP) is recruiting a Subject Commissioning Editor to join our journal portfolio team to support the editorial development and expansion of our publishing programme in the area of environmental science.

If youre a highly motivated, target-driven and collaborative professional looking to work with the science community in a diverse and international environment, then look no further


Role overview:


Key job accountabilities include:


About you:


Successful applicants should demonstrate the following:

  • Bachelor's Degree, preferably with PhD, in a relevant STEM discipline and a passion for science.
  • Previous commissioning experience and the ability to work with the research community to deliver content development plans.
  • Knowledge of the research and STM publishing landscape, including an understanding of researchers needs and expectations from academic journals. An understanding of open access, including current trends and mandates, would be beneficial but not essential.
  • Subject expertise, ideally with proven research expertise and existing networks within a relevant STEM discipline.
  • Strong presentation and excellent interpersonal skills, and a proven ability to engage, influence and develop strong networks with researchers.
  • Strong data analysis and reporting skills with the ability to directly interpret data to deliver new strategic insights and recommendations.
  • A creative mindset and the ability to bring energy, ideas and new approaches.


We know it is unusual for someone to tick every box so, if you dont meet all the criteria, but demonstrate most of the skills and experience we are looking for, and have the enthusiasm to work with us, go ahead and apply.


What we offer:


In addition to a competitive salary, we offer employees an excellent pension scheme (up to 10% company contribution), discretionary annual bonus scheme, 25+ days holiday (not including bank holidays), standard 35-hour working week, volunteering days, and a comprehensive benefits package including private medical insurance, life assurance, and a range of flexible benefits such as cycle to work scheme, discounted gym membership, healthcare cash plan, and childcare vouchers.


Flexible working:


To apply, please submit your CV and cover note through our careers site.

About us:

IOP Publishing is an international scientific publisher, through which leading-edge research is distributed worldwide.

Our rapidly expanding journals programme is published alongside other sources of scientific information in the form of eBooks, magazines and conference proceedings.

Other publications include easily accessible community and regional websites.

We are a world leader in the development of electronic publishing for the scientific community and have offices in Europe, Asia and the US.

Working in the interests of science and scientists, we aim to maximise the impact of the research we publish.

IOP Publishing is central to the Institute of Physics, a not-for-profit society. Any financial surplus earned by IOP Publishing goes to supporting science through the activities of the Institute.

With a continuing focus on growth, we recognise that every single person has a real part to play if were to achieve our aim of becoming the worlds leading publisher in our field.

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