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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 bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you.

We now have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Commissioning Editor to join our  Editorial department in Advanced Learning to commission high-quality book, across a range of Taylor & Francis subject areas including Science, Technology and Medicine, Social Sciences and Humanities.

The Commissioning Editor will pro-actively grow and manage a list of academic research books, building relationships with academic editors and learned society contacts as well as realising opportunities for growth through organic development and acquisitions. The editor will develop a strong commercial strategy for the program in line with Taylor & Francis’ overall objectives, will grow the book offerings in these key subject areas, and will be aware of competitor strengths and weaknesses to take advantage of opportunities in the market.

The successful applicant should possess strong commercial awareness, exhibit an aptitude for highly organised teamwork, a collegiate attitude towards the sharing of projects and ideas. The ability to work towards demanding targets is essential.

Closing date for applications: Friday 25th April 2025

What you will be doing:

• Meeting annual commissioning and revenue goals, commissioning new books across a range of subject areas that respond to market needs
• Work alongside editorial assistants to ensure that manuscripts are submitted on time and handed over to production on schedule, and that publication dates are met
• Identifying market needs and recruiting authors to write books that meet said needs; evaluating book proposals for quality, content and market viability
• Proposing quality projects to publishing committee, including compiling an internal proposal document and preliminary financial costing
• Negotiating contract terms with authors and/or their representatives to arrive at favourable agreements
• In consultation with Publisher, working closely with the Editorial team to develop and maintain strategy for the specific list as a part of the overall strategy of the department
• Close liaison with authors, editorial, production, marketing and sales colleagues to ensure that goals are met
• Other tasks as necessary and specific to the role.

What we’re looking for:

• Experience in academic publishing and familiarity with all aspects of the book publishing process
• A self-starter who can work quickly and independently, while liaising effectively with team members globally
• A self-motivated, proactive individual with a proven track record of high performance and meeting personal targets
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in written and spoken English and Mandarin
• Highly organised with the ability to proactively prioritise your workload and to work to (often competing) deadlines
• Attention to detail and delivery of high quality results
• A financial focus and ability to budget and analyse financial data
• Experience of commissioning and negotiating contract terms is highly desirable
• A positive and proactive approach to problem solving both in daily tasks and more complex trouble-shooting
• A high level of computer literacy (including MS Office suites and work-related software)

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

Location:

• This role will be based in Beijing, and you should have the right to work and live in Beijing, China.

• The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Beijing office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.​

What we offer in return:

At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
• 20 days (pro-rata for first year) annual leave per year, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Paid sick leave of 14 days
• Social insurance and housing fund plus supplementary medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
• Performance bonus
• Annual health screening for employee and spouse, optical and medical care

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis

 If 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. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.

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. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn ‘Life’ Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It’s also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/