Managing Editor

What if you were creating and delivering plans to grow the journals of responsibility?

What if you could build high performing editorial boards?

What if you were our Managing Editor

At the IET, making our world a better place starts by creating a better place for our people. At the IET you’ll have more than just a job. Our work is exciting and challenging, connecting the people who solve the problems that matter. It means working with us has real meaning and impact, and you’ll grow - professionally and personally - in ways you never thought possible. We’re also making significant investments in our people, including providing a modern, vibrant workplace and embracing hybrid working.

**What you’ll be doing**

The IET’s Journals portfolio offers a wealth of research and information in a wide range of engineering and technology fields. Published in partnership with Wiley since January 2021, all of the IET’s titles are now fully open access and form part of the IET’s mission to become a leading promoter of open research.

Joining the IET’s Journal Development Team, you’ll be contributing to the strategic growth and impact of the IET’s open access programme. You’ll have direct responsibility for the management and development of a number of the IET’s journals and will be working closely with external editors and editorial boards to identify and deliver the strategic needs of each journal.

**What we hope you can bring to the role**

You will have excellent communication skills, a strong customer focus with the ability to work to tight deadlines. You’ll have great attention to detail, be a strong team player, flexible and comfortable working on multiple journals at one time.

**We’d love to get to know you**

Is Imposter syndrome creeping in? Don’t worry - we’d rather hear from you this time than not hear from you at all Read on for a little more information about the role; but also, keep in mind that we’re open to discussing flexible ways of working, including reduced hours and working in an agile way, supported by a hybrid working framework that allows you to find the best place to do your best work.

**A little more about the role**
- Creating and delivering plans to grow the journals of responsibility through strategic journal development.
- Managing the journals of responsibility to exceed/meet targets and objectives under the direction of the Executive Editor and Publisher - Journals.
- Building high performing editorial boards and working closely with them to identify and deliver the strategic needs of each individual journal.
- Developing and implementing strategies to increase quality and reputation through building citations and relevance of published content.
- Proactively commissioning special issues and other content, building a network of contacts and working with the Editorial Boards and the Journal Development Team to build and deliver on commissioning plans.
- Managing the article pipeline, working closely with the editorial and production teams at Wiley to ensure publication targets and agreed service levels are met.
- Building, maintaining and sharing knowledge of competitor activity and market trends to inform decisions on journal development.
- Attending scientific conferences and other external events to raise the IET’s profile, create networks and increase market understanding.
- Contributing to the IET’s mission to become a leading promoter of open research by developing and sharing best practice around successful open access publishing with the team
- Working with the marketing team to ensure that the journals of responsibility are promoted through all relevant channels.
- Working in collaboration with other teams across the IET when opportunities arise to maximise outreach and impact.
- Undertake any other duties and projects at the request of the line manager

**A little more about what we’re looking for**
- Solid experience in managing a list of STM journals
- Experience of Open Access
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, and strong customer focus
- Proven knowledge of publishing processes and related matters
- Excellent time management skills; must demonstrate ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload
- A strong team player who can also work independently and confidently
- Tact and diplomacy
- An attitude that actively seeks continuous self-development and ways of doing things better. Must participate voluntarily and be able to work at a sustained, fast pace with minimum supervision
- An up-to-date knowledge and understanding of IT

**What if you could be you? **_The IET is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. To find out more, head over to our ‘Work for the IET’ site._

**Job Types**: Permanent, Full-time

**Salary**: Up to £39,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Canteen
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Compan