Commissioning Editor (Strategic Development) in London

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Taylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works, empowering learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications.

Make your mark shaping world-leading research. Are you passionate about driving the future of academic knowledge? Taylor & Francis is recruiting Commissioning Editor roles to champion some of our most strategically important journals. This is a rare opportunity to influence high-impact research publishing and help shape the content that defines entire fields.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for commissioning and delivering high-quality article submissions that elevate journal performance, expand reach, and strengthen academic reputation. You’ll work exclusively on a select group of high-priority journals within the Physical Sciences field that receive enhanced commissioning support. Through a combination of direct commissioning and close collaboration with academic editors and editorial boards, you’ll play a vital role in powering journal growth and ensuring the publication of exceptional, field-defining content.

• Commission high-quality articles to journal or journals assigned in accordance with strategies and targets set by the Director of Commissioning.
• With input from relevant stakeholders, create and regularly review detailed commissioning plans for journal(s) to meet content and development needs.
• Analyse academic fields to identify growth opportunities and emerging trends, including suggesting and driving new article types where relevant.
• Monitor research developments and market dynamics.
• Ensure content meets quality standards and development goals.

• Build and maintain strong relationships with: Editors-in-Chief (EICs), Editorial Board members, Research communities, Internal teams (Portfolio managers, wider commissioning team, marketing teams).
• Provide regular progress updates through meetings and reports.
• Support and encourage Editors and Editorial Boards in their commissioning activities.
• Work closely with authors as their key contact, providing feedback and support at all stages of the publication journey to foster lifelong engagement and loyalty to journals, and support authors in boosting the impact of their work.

• Establish professional presence in assigned subject areas through active networking, social media engagement, and conference attendance.
• Build trust and recognition within research communities.
• Promote Taylor & Francis publishing benefits.

• Optimize content quality and operational efficiency.

• Academic background and/or experience within the physical sciences.
• Commissioning experience – generating leads/ideas, identifying key opinion leaders.
• Evidence of involvement in process improvement projects.

• Excellent communication skills – written and verbal.
• Creativity – problem solving, initiating debate, ensuring ideas are explored and implemented if appropriate.
• Drive for results, self-starter.
• Time management and ability to prioritise.
• Highly organised.
• Adaptive – positive approach to change.

• An excellent work/life balance with a flexible working culture.
• 25 days annual leave per year, plus an extra day off for your birthday.
• 3 additional discretionary days for Christmas each year.
• 4 paid volunteering days each year.
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 well-being support.
• Bonus Share Match – every share purchased is matched with two free shares.
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.

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. We recruit, develop, and retain colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.

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