Description:

A rare opportunity has arisen for a Publisher at a prestigious STM society publisher in central London.  The role involves managing the publishing operation and strategy for a range of journals and books. 

Key duties:

• Responsibility for managing and developing in-house publishing operations (print and electronic)
• Oversee publication of journals for the society, another 3rd party journal and books
• Develop a publishing strategy, business plan and marketing plan in conjunction with colleagues and committees
• Manage and monitor budgets ensuring the financial viability of publications and third party contracts
• Act as Managing Editor for journals including management of peer review, production of journals and books, sales and distribution, production of management reports etc
• Line management of the Publications Team, including recruitment, appraisal and training
• Supplier management and negotiation of contracts (e.g. printers, sales agents)
• Represent the organisation on ALPSP and other professional publishing organisations with travel to relevant conferences as required

Experience / skills required:

• Previous relevant experience within STM / society publishing
• Sound knowledge of journals (ideally books too) publishing processes - both print and digital
• Proven record of project management, planning and strategy
• Good commercial acumen and experience setting and monitoring budgets
• Experience of influencing and planning at a mid-senior level of an organisation, ideally liaising with trustees editorial boards
• Knowledge of InDesign, Illustrator and Photoshop would be advantageous
• Line management experience is preferred, with evidence of successful management and team development

The organisation offers an excellent range of benefits.  For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to stephaniehall@atwoodtate.co.uk.

Closing date for all applications: 1 November 2012.