Job Description

Company Description

Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.

Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.



Routledge, a leading international academic publisher, part of Taylor & Francis Group, has an exciting opportunity for an Acquisitions Editor to join our Education Books team based in the US, responsible for managing and expanding a book list of textbooks, scholarly books, and professional books for pre-service and in-service educators, academics, and scholars with a largely North America-focused remit. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work within a highly collaborative global team on cutting-edge research, theory, and practice at the forefront of the discipline.

The successful candidate will be responsible for commissioning a range of text-types in Education. We are particularly looking for someone who can grow their subject areas, working to meet demanding signings and manuscript handover targets, as well as exploring and commissioning Open Access publishing opportunities for the list.

The editor should have a minimum of 1 to 2 years book commissioning experience in publishing, a strong commercial awareness, excellent networking skills, and a collegiate attitude towards the sharing of projects and ideas. The ability to deliver revenue growth as well as increase the book offerings in their subject areas is essential. Subject areas are subject to change but may include Special Education and Early Childhood Education.

The role will involve close liaison with editorial colleagues on the Education team, series editors and book authors, external associations, and journals, marketing, production, and sales colleagues. The position will involve virtual conference attendance in the United States, as well as some in-person travel.

This position can be based in either our Milton Park office or based remotely from the UK.

Closing date: September 30, 2022

What you'll be doing:

• Commissioning a combination of new textbooks, scholarly, and professional books through existing contacts and generation of new leads;
• Meeting annual commissioning and publishing goals, working closely with one or more editorial assistants to ensure that contracted titles are kept to schedule and to budget and that manuscript submission, production, and publishing deadlines are met;
• Researching the field and developing an awareness of competitors' strengths/weaknesses to identify the most profitable commissioning opportunities to target and take advantage of opportunities in the market;
• Collaborating and relationship management with authors, editors, series editors, associations, and other contributors, as well as with editorial, journals, production, marketing, and sales colleagues;
• Engaging with relevant Education markets through virtual and in-person conference attendance;
• Exploring and seeking out Open Access publishing opportunities and build awareness of OA publishing in target markets;
• Collaborating with a globally-based editorial team to develop and maintain strategy for the list;

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• Minimum of 1 to 2 years book commissioning experience in publishing in an editorial capacity; academic publishing experience would be an advantage;
• Must be a self-starter who can work quickly and independently, while liaising effectively with team members globally as well as a diverse and wide-ranging author base;
• Ability to network with a range of external stakeholders including professional associations;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Highly organized and capable of juggling a volume of projects;
• Financial focus and the ability to budget and analyze financial data;
• Strong ability to prioritize demanding workload under pressure;
• A background in Education is not necessary, but would be an advantage.

Additional Information

What we offer in return:

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days for Christmas each year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Employee assistance programme - offering 24/7 well-being support
• Bonus and commission (if applicable)
• Share Match - Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

• You must have the right to live and work in the UK
• This role is open to candidates in all locations across the UK

We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.