Education Books Editor, Routledge (Melbourne)Full-timeInforma 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 is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer-reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives.We currently have an exciting vacancy for a books commissioning editor on the Routledge Education list focusing on the Australian and New Zealand market. This role involves the proactive commissioning of a wide range of books, managing the frontlist programme of new manuscripts for production, and growing the education portfolio of books in Australia and New Zealand.Closing Date: Applications will close on 30 January 2025.Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.What you’ll be doing:Commissioning for the Education list to meet annual targets and revenue goalsActively seeking out new authors and commissioning new professional titles and textbooksWorking with an Editorial Assistant to ensure timely submission of manuscripts and adherence to production schedulesIdentifying market needs and recruiting authors to write books that meet these needsEvaluating book proposals and soliciting peer reviewsProposing suitable projects to the publishing committee and negotiating contract terms with authorsCollaborating with authors and internal teams to ensure goals are metWhat we're looking for:Strong commercial awareness and excellent networking skillsExperience working in academic publishing in an editorial role; book commissioning experience is an advantageAbility to organise and prioritise numerous tasks and work independentlyExcellent team-working skills to engage with internal and external contacts at all levelsAbility to work with demanding stakeholders in a diplomatic and assertive mannerA resourceful and proactive attitude in dealing with problems and queriesGood publishing business awareness and the ability to learn quicklyExcellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a sharp eye for detailStrong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skillsExperience travelling independentlyA background in Education is not necessary but would be an advantageWhat we offer in return:An excellent work/life balance with a flexible working culture20 days (pro-rata for first year) annual leave per year, increasing to 25 days upon completion of 2 years service, plus an extra day off for your birthday4 paid volunteering days each yearSuperannuation and Group Life InsuranceEmployee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being supportPerformance bonusShare Match – plan that matches every company share purchased with two free sharesAdditional Information:You must have the right to work and live in AustraliaThe successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Melbourne.Some travel within Australia and to New Zealand to visit universities and attend conferences will be expectedRelocation support is not provided for this roleWe want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self.Being Yourself at Taylor & FrancisIf 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.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.
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