Content Team Manager

Job Title: Content Team Manager (Team Lead, Collections Management and Acquisition)

Location: London – Hybrid working model

Closing date: 2^nd June. Candidates will be considered as they apply and early applications are encouraged.

About the role

The Team Lead, Collections Management and Acquisition (Content Team Manager) is responsible for the journal-level Topical Collection launches and management. You will work with the Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors within their team to maintain a healthy collections pipeline and improve commissioning efficiency and effectiveness to ensure growth within the respective portfolios and meet assigned targets of collection launches, submissions and publications. The major responsibilities include the training and development of multiple direct reports, managing the team’s workload and ensuring team efficiency, monitoring their performance and providing feedback, as well as delivering personal targets. This role reports to the Head of Collections Management and Acquisition.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage a team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors, monitoring performance and development Define and execute strategic direction of collection launches, maximising performance Recruit and train guest Editors, developing strong relationships and driving engagement Support the development of tools and systems needed to grow Collections content at scale Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure the goals of the Collections Management and Acquisition team are achieved and the needs of our research communities are met Deputise for the Head of Collections Management and Acquisition, as and when required

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

• Solid publishing experience in Academic publishing, with a proven track record of content acquisition Strong people management and supervisory skills with previous experience managing a target-driven team Experience supporting teams through change and optimising workflows and processes Excellent communication skills and the ability to build both internal and external relationships A willingness and proven ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment Experience of the organizational complexities in a matrix organization Ability to communicate and effectively interact with people within a multicultural and diverse environment

Desirable             

• Experience in working with the research publishing community with extensive networks is preferred A proven track record of content acquisition would be an advantage

To apply, please upload:

• A cover letter that conveys your interest and motivation for the role A CV (which should include a brief account of your research accomplishments and of other relevant experience)

At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent. Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion

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