Executive Editor

What if you were developing and launching new journals?

What if could lead and motivate a team to achieve targets?

What if you were our Executive 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 key purpose of this role is to manage a team which consists of Managing Editors and an Assistant Editor who are responsible for a half of the journal portfolio. As the Executive Editor, you will work on the development of the journals under your management including special issue programme and editorial board development.

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

**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**
- Managing, leading, and motivating a team, and several external Editors-in-Chief, Special Issue Editors, Subject Editors and Associate Editors.
- Setting, developing and implementing the portfolio and individual journal strategies and delivering on KPIs in terms of market share (submissions and published output), key metrics, reputation and customer services.
- Delivering on the agreed Special Issue KPIs in the journals under the management.
- Launching new journals and setting and implementing commissioning and Editorial Board recruitment strategies for newly launched titles.
- Contribute to Research Integrity investigations and procedures.
- Work closely with the rest of the Journal Development and Marketing teams on content development strategies and to increase article submissions across the portfolio.
- Deliver positive contribution to overall team performance and process improvements.
- Management responsibility for one to two journals.

**A little more about what we’re looking for**
- We are seeking a dynamic and commercially minded individual with excellent analytical and interpersonal skills.
- Demonstrable experience of managing teams and a strong track record of achieving targets.
- A good understanding of publishing ethics
- Strong organisational and prioritisation skills and attention to detail
- Experience of working within STM Publishing
- Experience of using key bibliographic databases
- Excellent analytical skills
- Excellent networking skills
- The ability to work independently and pro-actively
- Excellent teamwork skills and able to work cooperatively with colleagues at all levels
- A high level of digital literacy (including MS Office, Outlook and internet browsers) and an interest in tech-driven approaches and solutions
- Passionate about open access, open data and open science
- Willingness to travel occasionally and represent the IET at external events

**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**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £43,500.00-£49,250.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Sick pay
- Work from home

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Stevenage: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Stevenage

Reference ID: KSS188