[Hiring] Head of Journals @Biochemical Society

Role Description

The Biochemical Society are seeking a Head of Journals, on a 2-year Fixed Term contract on a part time basis (0.6 FTE), to oversee the editorial and production functions across the Portland Press portfolio.

• Support the Director of Content and Engagement on the delivery of the PPL strategy.
• Grow the publishing portfolio based on strategy and community need to achieve agreed targets.
• Increase usage and attract the best authorship.
• Work closely with the Head of Sales and Licensing to ensure content and commercial strategies are aligned.
• Oversee all systems, processes, suppliers, and partners to deliver to agreed standards.
• Drive continuous improvements to KPIs within publishing processes.
• Deliver high-quality, cost-effective end-to-end publishing service in line with business strategy and research need.
• Recommend improvements or innovative ways of working.
• Contribute to growing and maintaining the international profile and reputation of Portland Press and the Biochemical Society.
• Deliver a reliable and efficient service with internal and external stakeholders to generate new ideas.
• Management responsibility for the Publishing team, fostering a culture of conscientious working and continuous improvement.
• Creatively grow the journals portfolio and ensure outstanding customer/research service across all publications.

Qualifications

• Experience working in all areas of STM journal systems and processes.
• Good knowledge of publishing policy, procedures, and practices to drive performance.
• Ability to meet internal and external expectations.

Requirements

• Home-based role with virtual interviews.
• Eligible to work in the United Kingdom (no visa sponsorship available).
• CV and covering letter required without personal information.

Benefits

• Family friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.
• Commitment to promoting a diverse and inclusive community.
• Internal policies and controls to ensure data security.

Company Description

The Society takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties.