Senior Pricing Manager – Open Access

Informa is a leading academic publishing, business intelligence, knowledge and events business, creating unique content and connectivity for customers all over the world. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100. Taylor & Francis Group operates globally and produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally.

As the Senior Pricing Manager for the Open Access division you will play a key role in shaping the future of Academic Publishing. Your responsibilities will include managing pricing strategies for Hybrid and Fully Open Journals, transformative agreements, and Open Books. This position demands a strategic thinker with expertise in value-based pricing, future-oriented business models, and a strong bias towards automation and AI-driven approaches.

This is a dynamic and proactive role that requires energy, drive, and a commitment to fostering a culture of accelerated delivery. You will be instrumental in driving cross-functional alignment and delivering impactful results, utilising influence rather than direct authority to make a meaningful contribution to organisational growth.

You will work closely with the Global Director of Pricing to achieve a wide range of organisational objectives. This role is open to UK-based candidates and requires attendance at our Milton Park office three days per week.

• Pricing Strategy Development: Lead Strategic Pricing Engagements, manage and execute multiple strategic pricing projects, including annual pricing updates, pricing for new propositions, defining packaging strategies, and developing innovative business models.
• Own and Deliver Implementation: Take full ownership of implementing pricing strategies, ensuring seamless execution and alignment with business objectives while driving operational excellence.
• Define and Track Key Metrics: Own the definition and automated tracking of key Open Access volume, yield, and price metrics to ensure data-driven decision-making and continuous performance improvement.
• Lead and Communicate Change: Effectively engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, fostering collaboration and driving change through clear communication and strategic leadership.
• Team Management: Oversee the Pricing Analytics Manager via a dotted line relationship to deliver key Open Access pricing deliverables.
• Strategic Alignment: Drive alignment and execution of strategic initiatives across diverse teams and departments.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders across all organisational levels to foster collaboration and alignment.
• Executive Communication: Deliver regular status reports, reviews, and briefings to the executive leadership team, ensuring transparency, alignment, and informed decision-making.
• Workflow Automation: Develop and implement advanced AI algorithms to optimise pricing strategies across Open Access products and design automated systems for pricing updates, performance tracking, and competitive benchmarking.

• Pricing Expertise: Proven ability to develop and implement impactful pricing strategies that drive revenue growth and profitability.
• Strategic Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and collaborate across diverse teams and departments, driving alignment and execution of strategic initiatives without direct authority.
• Analytical Mastery: Advanced analytical skills such as SQL, Python, and R, along with data visualisation tools like Tableau and Power BI.
• AI and Automation First: Proven bias towards advanced AI technologies and automation tools to streamline processes.
• Exceptional Communication: Ability to manage stakeholders at all levels with the ability to articulate complex pricing concepts clearly and concisely.
• Global Mindset: Ability to navigate international markets, cross-cultural dynamics, and global pricing challenges.

• Experience of leading the development and implementation of new pricing strategies in the data information services industry.
• Demonstrable strategic pricing background either via a niche strategy consultancy or in-house Strategic Pricing Team.
• Proven experience in the definition and automation of pricing performance metrics and competitive benchmarking.
• Demonstrated success in executing global initiatives across multiple countries and regions.
• Experience within the Open Access pricing function of an Academic Publisher is highly desirable but not essential.

Location: We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office at Milton Park to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.

Please note: Our Milton Park office will be relocating to Oxford city centre in late 2027 / early 2028, offering an exciting new workplace in the heart of the city.

Closing Date: Applications will close on Wednesday 13th May 2026 but please note we will be shortlisting alongside advertising so apply at your earliest convenience.

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture.
• 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for 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 – offering 24/7 well-being support.
• Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme.
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care.

At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and make a contribution regardless of their identity or background. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.

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.