
Editorial Team Manager (part-time)

We are delighted to partner with a top provider of academic editorial and peer review services to some of the most renowned scholarly publishers, as they look for a Team Manager for their Editorial team!
They are looking for this person to join them as an independent contractor on a part-time basis, working 20h per week (ideally 12-4pm Monday to Friday. The role is fully remote (in the UK) and focuses on the management and development of a team of senior editors.
Overview of the role:
As a team manager, you will hold weekly meetings with the senior managing editors to address progress, challenges, and discuss new projects, and to provide necessary guidance. The goal is to support the editorial team ensuring workload balance and effective time managements, offering guidance with queries and act as escalation point for publishing clients. Your goal will be to promote collaboration and teamwork among the senior managing editors, and to ensure clear communication channels are maintained with all stakeholders, with regular updates to the senior project manager. You will encourage feedback and put in place effective crisis communication strategies, as well as identify specific development areas for team growth, including recommending relevant training opportunities.
About you:
The ideal candidate will have demonstrable experience in academic journals publishing and people management, excelling in managing and nurturing a senior team and demonstrating strong leadership and interpersonal skills. Ensuring that Senior managing editors feel supported and have clear expectations is key, along with balancing their workload and optimising their time.
You will have the confidence and the track record to be able to be the escalation point for clients, and the ability to manage budgets and use data to inform strategic decisions.
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