Description:

A professional publisher of a leading range of publications for academics and professionals in the engineering and technology sector is looking to appoint a Portfolio Development Manager. You will be responsible for commissioning high profile titles for a new arm of their business. Their offices are based a short commute from London or Cambridge.

This is the perfect role for a very experienced, energetic, highly commercial individual keen to make their mark.

Key duties:

• Research new topic areas andassess commercial opportunities for new products and services
• Commission standards and associated guidelines, codes of practice and other publications
• Represent the company at events and conferences
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative market research
• Translate market opportunities into commercially viable business cases
• Manage the publication process from concept development to full launch

Experience / skills required:

• A demonstrable track record in setting up successful multi-author publications is essential
• Or experience putting together and managing a journal editorial board
• Extensive experience of commissioning significant scientific, technical or business information products and a good knowledge of technical trends in these areas
• An ability to engage and work with high profile senior stakeholders and achieve consensus on complex problems
• An enthusiasm for heavy industrial topics (engineering, electronics, transport, energy, built environment)
• Strong understanding of web technologies and online platforms
• Exceptional communicator and negotiator with strong presentational skills
• Project management training is useful

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelouisekemp@atwoodtate.co.uk