Job Description
Reporting into the Head of Research Integrity and Ethics, Research Integrity Managers are responsible for research integrity across Taylor & Francis Group books and journals. These roles play a key part in ensuring best practice ethical standards and the provision of insight to inform editorial policy, processes and research integrity strategy across the Group content in books and journals.
Key accountabilities
* Driving investigation of complex ethics and integrity books cases, working with colleagues across the business towards accurate and timely resolution
* Developing and maintaining books and journal editorial policies, ensuring they are fit for purpose and reflect researcher and scholarly practices
* Working with the Head of Research Integrity and Ethics to develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for books
* Supporting and advising colleagues on editorial policies and processes
* Suggesting and implementing improvements for research integrity practice in books with cross‑department input, deploying continuous improvement strategies where required
* Auditing books for adherence to peer review and research integrity best practice, highlighting areas for improvement or investigation
* Developing and presenting workshops on publishing ethics for internal and external stakeholders
* Digesting and disseminating ethics and integrity updates for T&F books colleagues in clear and concise language
* Acting as a policy and initiative champion with internal stakeholders to ensure buy‑in and support across other departments, and alignment with journal editorial policies and practices
What we are looking for
* Experience in research in a STM or AHSS discipline
* Experience in scholarly books publishing
* Editorial experience in assessing scholarly manuscripts for quality, research ethics, publishing ethics and integrity of content
* Experience in handling and advising on complex and sensitive research ethics and integrity cases
* Excellent understanding of publication ethics standards and guidelines
* Broad interest in research and how it is evolving globally
* Ability to critique scientific research
* Effective project management
* Analytical thinking and decision‑making under pressure
* Strong ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise competing tasks effectively
* Ability to make reliable judgements and think flexibly
* Strong communication skills, able to build clarity, understanding and engagement with audiences at all levels
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 – offering 24/7 well‑being support
* Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares
* Life assurance, plus optical and medical care
Important notes
These roles are based in the UK and you must have the right to work and live in the UK.
Applicants should live within a commutable distance to the Milton Park office to ensure presence three days per week. The office will relocate to Oxford city centre late 2027/early 2028.
Closing Date
Applications will close on 17th June 2026.
Equal Opportunity Statement
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. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non‑merit‑based factor.
For disability adjustments, please contact liz.southwick@tandf.co.uk.
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