Careers Senior Scientific Editor, Publisher
Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Newtown, Cambridge
Careers Senior Scientific Editor, Publisher
£58500
Cambridge University Press & Assessment, Newtown, Cambridge
- Full time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 19 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 4acc45c5432e47bbbaceb632eedcc6ad
Full Job Description
As Senior Scientific Editor and Publisher, you will lead the editorial and strategic development of the Cambridge Prisms series, overseeing the launch of new titles and the continued growth of existing journals. You will champion open research principles while ensuring editorial quality and operational excellence. This is a highly collaborative role where you'll work across teams and with global stakeholders to drive the success of the programme. Your leadership will extend to managing budgets, commissioning strategies, and team development while representing the Cambridge Prisms programme at conferences and events worldwide.,
- Editorial Leadership: Oversee the setup, launch and growth of new titles within the Cambridge Prisms series.
- Content Strategy: Drive content acquisition and commissioning, ensuring targets and programme goals are met.
- Workflow Optimization: Refine editorial processes and policies to support scalable growth, in collaboration with the relevant internal teams.
- Collaboration & Advocacy: Work with marketing, production, and other internal teams to develop innovative strategies and represent the programme externally.
- Financial Oversight: Manage budgets, track expenditures and prepare annual reports.
- Team Development: Lead and develop the editorial team, recruiting new staff as needed.
- Thought Leadership: Stay informed about developments in OA publishing and advocate for the Cambridge Prisms programme at conferences and events.
We are looking for an inspiring leader and team player who can balance strategic vision with hands-on execution. You will bring: - Proven experience in scholarly publishing, including journal development and commissioning.
- Strong understanding of OA publishing and the evolving research landscape.
- Exceptional project management and collaboration skills, with the ability to juggle competing priorities.
- Financial acumen, including budget setting and expenditure tracking.
- A track record of building and maintaining professional networks within research communities.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge., Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry. Please note that Cambridge University Press & Assessment will not ordinarily be able to provide sponsorship for vacancies of less than 12 months in duration. Applicants must therefore have an existing right to work in the UK to be eligible for this position. Why join us Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe - for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration. Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it's safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background. We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities. Documents - 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Group personal pension scheme
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Green travel schemes
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including: