Publishing Development Specialist in London

Who we are

At Frontiers, we are on a mission to make science open.

Most research today sits behind paywalls, meaning only people at well‑funded universities or those who can pay get to read it.

Open access flips that: every article we publish is peer‑reviewed and made available online to anyone, anywhere at no cost.

As one of the world’s largest and most influential open‑access publishers, we have seen Frontiers research cited 16 million times and viewed and downloaded more than 5.3billion times, proof of what science without barriers can do.

• What you’ll do
• Reach out directly to researchers and editors to spark new collaborations, launch dedicated article collections, recruit into the Editorial Board, commission manuscripts, and liaise with Chief Editors at a journal section level.
• Manage a dynamic sales pipeline, taking opportunities from first contact through to successful publication.
• Use AI tools daily to research prospects, personalize outreach, and manage your pipeline more efficiently.
• Build trust and establish long‑term professional relationships with editors and authors.
• Represent our journals at scientific conferences, webinars, and online events to increase their market footprint.

About You

• Solid experience in sales, outreach, or business development with a proven track record of hitting targets.
• Enjoy fast‑paced environments and handle multiple projects with ease, prioritizing daily tasks effectively.
• Strong grasp of AI‑based tools in a business operations context; experience using AI in sales or outreach workflows is a plus.
• Natural communicator who is persuasive, personable, and loves building professional relationships; fluency in English (spoken and written).
• Entrepreneurial mindset, always looking for opportunities and taking initiative.
• While a research background is not required, you genuinely want to learn, are interested in science, and want to play an active role in making research open worldwide.
• Familiarity with academic publishing or the research community is a bonus.

Benefits

• Extra wellbeing days on top of your annual leave allowance.
• Up to 3 paid volunteering days each year.
• 24/7 confidential Employee Assistance Programme – wellbeing, mental health, legal & financial support.
• Learning & development support via the Frontiers Learning Hub.
• A locally relevant benefits package aligned to your country – e. g., healthcare and pension/retirement provision where applicable.
• Collaboration‑led, office‑first culture – prioritising in‑person teamwork with role‑appropriate adjustments when needed, in line with company policy.
• International teams – a diverse, global culture and a strong peer‑learning environment.
• Equal Opportunity

Frontiers actively embraces diversity and is a safe and welcoming workplace.

Recruitment is free from discrimination – including based on race, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, gender identity or sexual orientation.

With employees from more than 50 different nations, our diversity creates vibrant teams and constantly challenges us to appreciate multiple perspectives.

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