Informa Group Plc.
Editor II / Editor III (Business and Economics)
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Company Description
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. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential.
Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you.
Job Description
Leading international academic publisher Routledge, part of the Taylor and Francis Group, are currently looking to recruit an Editor II or III (Editor or Senior Editor) to take charge of their Economics Textbooks list.
This is a unique opportunity to take the reins of one of Routledge’s leading textbook lists, working with authors from across the world on both core and upper-level textbooks. The position sits within a team of dedicated textbook editors working across Business and Economics, under the prestigious Routledge imprint.
The position requires a highly motivated, creative and entrepreneurial editor with strong interpersonal, networking and communication skills. The role requires expertise in relationship management in terms of the existing portfolio of textbooks, and the ability to spot growth opportunities to further develop the programme of high-quality student focussed books and digital learning resources into new areas. The Editor is responsible for setting the strategic direction of the list, in alignment with wider editorial priorities and an overarching strategic vision from the team, and a key responsibility will be to source content that is aligned with commercial priorities and the company operating model.
What you’ll be doing:
- Commissioning student / instructor focussed content, in line with market needs and the commercial priorities of the company (including both textbooks and digital learning resources, where appropriate);
- Demonstrating strong research and analytical skills, and the ability to identify the most profitable commissioning opportunities to target, prioritising areas of growth, and identifying changes and developments in higher education teaching in the relevant areas;
- Managing key stakeholder relationships, both internally and externally, and acting as a product champion;
- Extensive digital and in person networking, with the possibility of some UK/ international travel.
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Qualifications
What we are looking for:
- Strong commercial awareness and the ability to interpret financial data;
- Excellent networking skills;
- Strong publishing knowledge and the ability to quickly develop subject knowledge across a range of areas;
- The ability to quickly understand the student and instructor market across a range of territories;
- Time management, prioritisation and organisational skills, self-motivation and the ability to work on your own initiative;
- Superb team-working skills, to work with internal and external contacts at all levels, and the ability to manage a range of key stakeholder relationships;
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Previous experience of commissioning academic books is essential for this role. An interest in Business and Economics and related areas would be welcomed, but a background in this subject is not a requirement.
We will be conducting interviews for the Editor II position, but as we are committed to finding the right fit, the scope of the role may be adjusted to Editor III (Senior Editor), based on the candidate pool.
Additional Information
This role will be based in the UK, and you must have the right to work and live in the United Kingdom.
- Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of either our Milton Park or London Blackfriars offices 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.
- Closing Date: Applications will close on 21st Aug'26
What we offer in return:
- 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
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. 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. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. 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.
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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. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor.
We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers
If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact your TA partner. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.
Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/
We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.
This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.
To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: https://taylorandfrancis.com/careers/
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