Commissioning Editor- Content Acquisition Team (UK)

Job Description

As a member of our global Content Acquisition Team, the key purpose of this Commissioning Editor role is to commission high‑quality article submissions, delivering an ongoing pipeline of published material across a broad scope of Taylor & Francis Medicine and Health Journals. Given the portfolio of assigned journals, the Content Acquisition Team is particularly interested in applicants with a biomedical sciences background.

This role involves 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. You will build relationships with the research community and work closely alongside our journal Editors and Editorial Boards, as well as internal Editorial teams.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Identify key target researchers and research groups to develop and implement structured commissioning plans.
• Commission high‑quality, relevant content for a range of titles across our journal portfolio, delivering content within specified timeframes.
• Build strong networks with researchers via 1:1 discussion, presentations, conference attendance, etc., and engage them in discussion regarding potential Article Collections and submissions to Taylor & Francis journals. Act as key ambassadors and advocates to encourage submissions from their community.
• Liaise closely with editors, authors, and other key partners to ensure delivery of the content pipeline.
• Develop a thorough knowledge of our Editorial Policies, ensuring these are followed at all times.
• Continually build your knowledge across subject areas, developing your profile as a Commissioning Editor.
• Work closely with your team members to enable flexibility and ensure targets are met.
• Be open to some flexible working hours to accommodate meetings with colleagues in the USA, Europe and Asia.

Qualifications

• A relevant academic or working background across disciplines within Medicine and Health.
• Experience working in academic publishing.
• Strong organisational skills, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritise effectively and work to (often competing) deadlines.
• A positive and pro‑active approach to problem‑solving in daily tasks and more complex troubleshooting.
• Able to work cooperatively with local and global colleagues at all levels.
• Active interest in open access, open data, and open science, as well as in publishing and related matters.

Note that although clear written communication and some light editing skills will be required, this is not a copywriter/content editor role.

Location

Office in Blackfriars, London. Candidates are expected to work a minimum of 3 days per week in‑person to collaborate with colleagues and partners.

Benefits

• Excellent work/life balance and flexible working culture.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus an extra day off on your birthday.
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year.
• 4 paid volunteering days each year.
• Company‑funded single cover private medical insurance.
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 well‑being support.
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care options.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non‑merit based factor.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact recruitment@tandf.co.uk. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.