Head of Academic Publishing

1 day ago


Stevenage, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom IET Full time
Key Responsibilities

As a head of academic publishing, you will be responsible for overseeing the development and growth of the IET's peer-reviewed open access journals. You will work closely with internal teams across production, marketing, and sales to ensure efficient operations and broad market reach.

The successful candidate will have a proven track record of managing and growing STM journal publishing programmes, including leading editorial teams. They will have in-depth knowledge of open-access publishing models, research integrity principles, and editorial best practices.

In this role, you will be expected to:

  • Develop and manage the Journals and Conference Proceedings team, fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
  • Oversee the development and growth of the IET's peer-reviewed open access journals, ensuring alignment with organisational strategy.
  • Maintain and strengthen relationships with journal partners, co-owners, and external stakeholders, ensuring strategic alignment and growth.
  • Support innovation by identifying new journal opportunities, markets, and co-publication opportunities to expand the portfolio.

We offer a competitive salary of up to £69,000 and a comprehensive benefits package. If you are passionate about shaping the future of scholarly publishing and leading high-performing teams to success, we would love to hear from you.



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