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**Company Description**
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.

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 academicsand professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.

Taylor & Francis Group aims to foster human progress through knowledge by supporting, validating and connecting the work of researchers and other knowledge producers.

This role will involve undertaking detailed analysis of academic fields and growth areas, understanding the breadth of research outputs in those areas and engaging with researchers to build awareness of the benefits of publishing with Taylor & Francis. Youwill need to build relationships with the research community and work closely alongside our journal Editors and Editorial Boards, as well as Editorial, Marketing, Operation teams.

**What you will be doing**:
Regularly conduct structured analysis of relevant academic fields, using a range of tools, to identify areas of growth and potential opportunities to drive article submissions across the portfolio.
You will identify key target researchers and research groups to develop and implement structured commissioning plans.
You will commission high-quality, relevant content for a range of titles across our journal portfolio, delivering content within specified timeframes.
You will build strong networks with these researchers via 1:1 discussion, presentations, conference attendance etc and engage them in discussion regarding potential Article Collections and submission to Taylor & Francis journals. You will work closely withthem to act as key ambassadors and advocates to encourage submissions from their community.
You will liaise closely with Editors, authors, and other key partners to ensure delivery of the content pipeline.
You will develop a thorough knowledge of our Editorial Policies, ensuring these are followed at all times.
You will work closely with your Team Members to enable flexibility and ensure targets are met.

**Qualifications**
What we’re looking for:
A relevant academic or working background across disciplines within Science, Technology and Medicine, Social Sciences and Humanities
Experience working in academic publishing
Strong organisational skills, efficiency and attention to detail
Ability to prioritize effectively and to work to (often competing) deadlines
A positive and proactive approach to problem solving both in daily tasks and more complex trouble-shooting
Able to work cooperatively with local and global colleagues at all levels
A high level of computer literacy (including MS Office, Outlook and internet browsers)
Active interest in open access, open data and open science, as well as in publishing and related matters.

**Additional Information**
**What we offer in return**:
Competitive salary
25 days annual leave
3 additional discretionary days leave for Christmas
4 paid volunteering days annually
Additional day off for your birthday
Seasonal social and charitable events
Training and development
You must have the right to work and live in the United Kingdom.
T&F has multiple options for how employees can work based on their role - be that in the office, at home or somewhere in between.

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.

**The Company - 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.

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