Senior Executive Publisher (Open Access Publishing)

TL;DR

Senior Executive Publisher (Open Access Publishing): Leading the strategic growth and innovation of PeerJ and F1000 open access publishing platforms with an accent on open research vision and business model optimization. Focus on driving revenue growth, managing P&L, and leading editorial teams to expand market reach within the scientific community.

Location: Must be based in the UK, have the right to work in the UK, and live within a commutable distance of the London office (minimum 3 days per week in-person).

Company

hirify.global (Taylor & Francis) is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, and reference works.

What you will do

• Set the strategic direction, business planning requirements, and growth targets for PeerJ and F1000 portfolios.
• Drive innovation in open access publishing models to align with the open research vision and expand market impact.
• Lead and develop a team of editorial staff, managing workforce plans and talent retention across global operations.
• Establish systems for market intelligence to monitor open research trends and competitor activity.
• Foster strategic partnerships with the scientific community, including authors, reviewers, and institutional partners.
• Oversee operational protocols and partnership agreements to ensure administrative efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• Extensive experience in academic publishing with at least 3 years in a leadership role, ideally in open access models.
• Deep understanding of the open access publishing landscape and innovative publishing platforms.
• Proven track record of executing strategic plans that drive revenue growth and market expansion.
• Demonstrated financial acumen with experience in P&L management or budget oversight.
• Right to work and live in the UK is mandatory.
• Ability to work from the London Blackfriars office at least 3 days per week.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of open peer review, open data, and transparent publishing practices.
• Established network within the scientific research community.
• Understanding of emerging technologies in scholarly publishing, such as AI and machine learning.
• Experience managing international, distributed teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Balanced hybrid working model promoting work-life balance and flexibility.
• 25 days annual leave plus birthday and additional discretionary holiday season days.
• Company-funded private medical insurance and a comprehensive pension scheme.
• Share Match plan that matches purchased shares with two free shares.
• 4 paid volunteering days per year and 24/7 well-being support via an employee assistance programme.