Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers worldwide. Taylor & Francis Group produces high‑quality, peer‑reviewed books and journals.
Job Description
Reporting to the Head of Research Integrity and Ethics, you will triage and help resolve ethics and integrity queries across Taylor & Francis Group journals and books. Working across departments and stakeholders, you will play key roles in the Publishing Ethics and Integrity team.
Key accountabilities
* Triage, assess and classify queries in the Ethics team inbox, escalating as appropriate.
* Respond to publication ethics queries, internal and external.
* Assess special issue proposals and similar proposals with due diligence protocols.
* Handle author name change queries and authorship change requests per T&F policies and SOPs.
* Participate in research integrity tool testing and provide feedback and recommendations.
* Ensure all investigations are tracked centrally with a clear audit trail.
* Handle cases professionally and punctually in accordance with policies and SOPs.
* Participate in large‑scale and complex investigations ensuring consistency and auditability.
* Identify complex cases for escalation and prepare case summaries and supporting documentation.
* Interpret results from tools such as iThenticate or Proofig and prepare reports.
* Draft author correspondence and post‑publication notices where appropriate.
* Use case insights to inform policy and workflow discussions.
Qualifications
* A degree in STM or HSS, or demonstrated academic background.
* Familiarity with publication ethics and research integrity.
* Experience working with scholarly journals and submission systems.
* Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel, Outlook and shared folders.
* Strong attention to detail and ability to work agilely.
* High level of professional written and oral communication skills.
* Curiosity and good problem‑solving skills.
* Advanced organisational skills.
* Team player and self‑starter.
* Ability to build rapport with stakeholders at all levels.
* Ability to manage high workloads and prioritise as needed.
Preferred
Experience in research integrity issues or submission systems (e.g., ScholarOne, Editorial Manager) would be advantageous.
Additional Information
Must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Location
The successful candidates will be able to utilise our balanced working model. Candidates should live within a commutable distance of Milton Park office in Oxfordshire, with a minimum expectation of 3 days per week in‑person.
Closing Date
Applications will close on 2nd December 2025.
What we offer in return
* An excellent work/life balance with a flexible working culture.
* 25 days annual leave plus a birthday day off.
* 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season.
* 4 paid volunteering days each year.
* Company‑funded private medical insurance.
* Employee assistance programme (24/7 wellbeing support).
* Share Match (plan that matches each share purchased with two free shares).
* Life assurance plus optical and medical care.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and foster a supportive, inclusive environment for all colleagues.
We invite you to apply even if your experience does not match every requirement; we value diversity and innovation.
If you have a disability, please contact Liz Southwick for adjustments to the hiring process.
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