Job Description
Ready to shape the future of global academic publishing? Join Taylor & Francis as we transform how knowledge reaches millions of researchers, students, and professionals worldwide.
This role requires a strategic thinker with deep expertise in pricing strategy, strong analytical capabilities, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to translate complex business challenges into actionable pricing and revenue optimisation strategies. As Senior Strategic Pricing Manager at Taylor & Francis, you will play a pivotal role in shaping pricing frameworks and strategies that directly impact how knowledge flows globally, fostering human progress. From developing innovative pricing models for AI-powered content platforms to driving revenue growth across 190 countries, your insights will be at the heart of our global success.
This is a proactive and dynamic role, requiring someone ready to bring energy and momentum to the organisation, driving change and fostering a culture of accelerated delivery. You will work across the business, leading and collaborating with diverse teams and functions to deliver impactful pricing strategies. With the ability to drive alignment and execute strategic initiatives without direct authority, you will play a key role in ensuring the highest level of execution against business-wide goals while fostering collaboration and innovation across the organisation.
The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a reasonable commuting distance of our office in either Milton Park Oxfordshire (OX14) or London Blackfriars. At least 2 days per week will be worked from our office in Milton Park.
Closing date: 2nd January 2026.
Key Areas of Responsibility:
Pricing Strategy Development
1. Develop and execute comprehensive pricing strategies for new and existing products, ensuring alignment with business goals and market trends.
2. Provide recommendations on bundling, subscription models, and discount strategies to drive revenue and engagement.
3. Leverage analytics and data to assess market conditions, competitor pricing, and customer demand, identifying opportunities for price optimisation.
4. Collaborate with Editorial, Commercial, and Marketing teams to align pricing strategies with overall product positioning.
Data and Customer-Led Commercial Insights
5. Conduct primary quantitative and qualitative market analysis to generate high-quality insights efficiently, informing strategic decision-making.
6. Collaborate with finance, operations, and other departments to gather relevant data and validate strategic assumptions.
7. Present findings and recommendations to executive and senior leadership teams through compelling presentations and reports.
Project Management & Execution
8. Lead high-priority strategic projects with multiple stakeholders, ensuring timely delivery and quality outcomes.
9. Coordinate with various departments to ensure seamless execution of strategic initiatives.
10. Identify and mitigate risks associated with strategic initiatives, developing contingency plans as needed.
Stakeholder Management & Communication
11. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all organisational levels.
12. Facilitate strategic planning sessions, workshops, and cross-functional meetings.
13. Communicate complex strategic concepts clearly to diverse audiences, including technical and non-technical stakeholders.
14. Serve as a strategic advisor and right-hand to the Global Pricing Director
Qualifications
Skills
15. Pricing Expertise: Proven ability to develop and implement impactful pricing strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability.
16. Independent Cross-Functional Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate across diverse teams and departments, driving alignment and execution of strategic initiatives without direct authority.
17. Primary Customer Research: Skilled in conducting customer interviews, designing and executing surveys, and synthesising insights to inform strategic decision-making.
18. Exceptional Communication: Strong stakeholder management and the ability to articulate complex pricing concepts clearly to diverse audiences.
19. Data and Analytical Mastery: Expertise in transforming complex datasets into compelling executive presentations and actionable pricing insights.
20. Global Mindset: Ability to navigate international markets, cross-cultural dynamics, and global pricing challenges.
21. AI-Forward: Proficiency in leveraging cutting-edge tools, including AI and data analytics platforms, to optimise pricing strategies.
Experience
22. Experience in top-tier strategic pricing consulting or equivalent in-house strategic pricing team.
23. Experience in publishing, knowledge-driven industries, or B2B/B2C information businesses is highly desirable.
24. STEM university education is advantageous but not required.
25. Proven track record of successfully executing global initiatives across multiple countries and regions.
26. Expertise in facilitating workshops, strategic planning sessions, and executive-level discussions.
27. A genuine passion for advancing the mission of academic and scholarly communication.
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 reasonable commuting distance of our office in either Milton Park Oxfordshire (OX14) or London Blackfriars. At least 1-2 days per week will be worked from our office in Milton Park.
What we offer in return
28. An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
29. 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday
30. 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
31. 4 paid volunteering days each year
32. Company funded single cover private medical insurance
33. Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
34. Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
35. Pension scheme
36. Life assurance, plus optical and medical care
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.