Research Integrity Manager (Academic Publishing)

TL;DR

Research Integrity Manager (Academic Publishing): Ensuring best practice ethical standards and managing research integrity across books and journals with an accent on policy development and complex ethics investigations. Focus on auditing peer review adherence, developing SOPs, and delivering workshops on publishing ethics.

Location: Must be based in the UK and live within a commutable distance to the Milton Park office (hybrid: 3+ days per week in-person).

Company

hirify.global is a leading global academic publishing business producing high-quality, peer-reviewed books and journals to foster human progress through knowledge.

What you will do

• Lead investigations into complex ethics and integrity cases for books and journals to ensure timely resolution.
• Develop and maintain editorial policies and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to reflect scholarly practices.
• Audit publications for adherence to peer review and research integrity best practices.
• Provide expert advice and support to colleagues regarding editorial policies and processes.
• Create and deliver workshops on publishing ethics for both internal and external stakeholders.
• Champion policy initiatives to ensure alignment across various departments and journal practices.

Requirements

• Experience in research within STM or AHSS disciplines.
• Professional background in scholarly books publishing and editorial experience assessing manuscripts for quality and ethics.
• Proven track record of handling and advising on complex, sensitive research ethics cases.
• Comprehensive understanding of publication ethics standards and guidelines.
• Must have the right to work and live in the UK.
• Strong analytical thinking and the ability to manage projects under tight deadlines.

Culture & Benefits

• Balanced hybrid working model with a focus on work-life balance and wellbeing.
• 25 days annual leave, a birthday day off, and 3 additional discretionary holiday days.
• 4 paid volunteering days per year.
• Company-funded private medical insurance and life assurance.
• Pension scheme and a Share Match plan.
• 24/7 well-being support via an Employee Assistance Programme.