Publisher/Senior Publisher (12 Month UK Maternity Cover)
Full-time
Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works.
What you will be doing
* 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
What we are looking for
* Experience in scholarly publishing with knowledge of best practices, publication ethics, funder mandates, and industry trends
* Commercial acumen with the 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
* 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
Location & Working Model
The successful candidate will need to live within a commutable distance of our UK offices in Milton Park, Oxfordshire, and be able to attend the office for a minimum of three days per week. The office may relocate to Oxford city centre in late 2027/early 2028.
Closing Date
Applications will close on 05 May 2026
What we offer in return
* An excellent work/life balance with a 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 – 24/7 well-being support
* Share Match – plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares
* Life assurance, plus optical and medical care
Equal Opportunity Employer
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and commits to a diverse, inclusive environment. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected personal characteristics or other non- merit based factors.
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