Working for this international publishing house an excellent opportunity to work as a Managing Editor within Development Studies.We are looking for an ambitious and motivated Editor to join a friendly and successful publishing team. The Managing Editor will manage a range of titles in our Development Studies journal list, and aid with its future growth and development. This is a varied and demanding role which is likely to involve international travel and significant contact with high profile academics and learned societies. Core responsibilities include: building good relationships with a global group of academic editors and learned society contacts; overseeing the financial well-being of the journal list; realising opportunities for organic growth; developing electronic products; ensuring that existing contracts are renewed; working seamlessly with colleagues in Marketing, Production and other departments; making presentations at editorial board meetings; preparing financial projections; conference attendance and dealing with telephone calls, correspondence and routine enquiries. The role also has scope for Commissioning work, supporting the acquisition programme of the Publisher. Strong communication skills both written and verbal essential.