Publishing Manager, Cambridge Office

4 days ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom The Royal Society of Chemistry Full time

About Us
The Royal Society of Chemistry is a world-leading publisher of high-quality scientific information. Our journals are widely read and respected, and we are committed to delivering exceptional customer service.

Job Description

  • Manage a team of Publishing Editors (ca 3 direct reports) to deliver KPIs in line with the departmental and journal strategies
  • Lead and motivate the team to deliver excellent customer service
  • Manage the team's workflow from manuscript submission to final decision and input into the management of the journal's workflow from acceptance to final publication
  • Work closely with the Editorial Manager to ensure that submitted articles are reviewed to the journal's standards and quality
  • Monitor the performance of external Associate Editors and advise the Editorial Manager and Executive Editor of any performance issues

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out the assessment and peer review of articles submitted for publication to agreed standards
  • Handle appeals and ethical cases that arise through the peer review process as required
  • Advise authors and referees of Royal Society of Chemistry policy relating to publication and ethical issues
  • Maximise transfers between journals in the Royal Society of Chemistry's portfolio

Requirements

  • A degree in science is essential
  • Experience of STM publishing is essential
  • A willingness to lead and manage a team, previous experience would be advantageous
  • Ability to train and motivate people effectively
  • Good organisational and time-management skills, together with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines
  • A proactive approach to problem solving
  • Good communication skills in interacting with internal and external contacts

Benefits

  • An estimated salary of £35,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience
  • The opportunity to work for a prestigious scientific publisher
  • A flexible working environment, with opportunities for hybrid working
  • Ongoing professional development and training


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