Senior Editor, Research Methods (Maternity)

Informa Group Limited; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing firm in the UK seeks a Senior Editor for a maternity cover role starting early 2026. This position involves managing the Research Methods list, meeting revenue goals, and collaborating with authors and internal departments. Candidates should have prior experience in academic publishing, excellent communication skills, and strong commercial awareness. This role offers a chance to impact a growing field while fostering a creative and inclusive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working culture

25 days annual leave plus additional days

Company funded private medical insurance

Life assurance and optical care

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work independently and in a team.
• Experience with book commissioning in academic publishing.
• Familiarity with the academic book publishing process.
• Ability to manage author relationships and evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Meet annual commissioning goals for the Research Methods list.
• Identify market needs and recruit authors.
• Evaluate book proposals and solicit peer reviews.
• Collaborate with authors and internal teams to meet goals.
• Promote the business to external stakeholders.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication

Strong commercial awareness

Networking skills

Creativity and initiative

Organizational skills

Ability to prioritize under pressure

Strong word processing and spreadsheet skills

Financial analysis skills

Education

Previous experience in academic publishing

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Database management

Job description

A leading academic publishing firm in the UK seeks a Senior Editor for a maternity cover role starting early 2026. This position involves managing the Research Methods list, meeting revenue goals, and collaborating with authors and internal departments. Candidates should have prior experience in academic publishing, excellent communication skills, and strong commercial awareness. This role offers a chance to impact a growing field while fostering a creative and inclusive work environment.