Senior Editor, Research Methods (Maternity)

Informa Connect Limited; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing firm is seeking a Senior Editor for a maternity cover position starting in early 2026. The successful candidate will manage the commissioning and production of books in Research Methods, working closely with authors and internal teams. Applicants should have experience in academic publishing, excellent communication skills, and a strong commercial mindset. This role requires occasional in-office presence near Oxfordshire and offers a variety of benefits, including flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus a day off for your birthday

Company funded private medical insurance

Flexibility with a balanced working model

Share Match Plan

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• A confident self-starter who can work quickly and independently.
• Strong understanding of current market trends and competitor activity.
• Proven ability to work with internal stakeholders to resolve conflicts.

Responsibilities

• Meet annual commissioning and revenue goals for the Research Methods list.
• Identify market needs and recruit authors to write books that meet these.
• Evaluate book proposals and solicit peer review.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong commercial awareness

Networking skills

Organizational skills

Financial analysis ability

Creative thinking

Education

Experience in academic publishing

Tools

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Database management

Job description

A leading academic publishing firm is seeking a Senior Editor for a maternity cover position starting in early 2026. The successful candidate will manage the commissioning and production of books in Research Methods, working closely with authors and internal teams. Applicants should have experience in academic publishing, excellent communication skills, and a strong commercial mindset. This role requires occasional in-office presence near Oxfordshire and offers a variety of benefits, including flexible working arrangements.