Production Editor/Coordinator at Informa

Vale of White Horse, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jan, 26

Salary

33112.0

Posted On

03 Oct, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teamwork, Process-Driven Environment, External Supplier Management, Project Management, Industry Awareness, Customer Service, Communication, Problem Solving, Quality Improvement, Defect Management, Best Practices, Change Management, Accountability, Collaboration, Flexibility, Enthusiasm

Industry

Information Services

Description

Company Description Informa 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 Group operates globally and produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realize their individual potential. 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. Job Description We have an exciting opportunity within our Journals Production department for a Production Editor to join the team. Production Editors co-ordinate interactions between authors, editors and suppliers during the publishing of articles and issues. Production Editors work closely with third-party suppliers to deliver excellent customer experience by ensuring the publishing process functions effectively across all journals in their portfolio. Key responsibilities: Communicate effectively to provide timely first-rate customer service for authors, editors, suppliers and societies Ensure article and issue publication run to agreed schedules and budgets Analyse errors and defects and put corrective actions in place to ensure quality is improved Monitor and manage supplier performance and provide constructive feedback to ensure high-quality outputs Develop a detailed knowledge of how supplier processes work to collaborate on problem solving, defect management and sharing best practice Share and communicate best practice with editors, authors, societies, suppliers and internal colleague Understand how journals can be developed and drive through changes to ensure each title is developed to its full potential in line with Taylor & Francis standards Identify opportunities for change at the product level and actively sell the benefits to editors and internal colleagues Work as an enthusiastic and cooperative team player within a dynamic, effective and flexible team Take ownership and accountability for your portfolio of titles including all communication with internal and external customers and suppliers and error management Qualifications Knowledge and Qualifications The ideal candidate will have knowledge and experience of: Working as part of a team Working in a process-driven environment Working with external suppliers and partners Project management of small projects Industry and market awareness Working in a customer-facing role Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not essential, full training will be provided. Additional Information We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely. Location: The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Milton Park office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to this office location to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time. Closing Date: Applications will close on 17th October 2025 What we offer in return: A salary of £33,112 + 5% bonus An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture 25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year 4 paid volunteering days each year Company funded single cover private medical insurance Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support Share Match – Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares. Pension scheme Life assurance, plus 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 make a contribution 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. If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact Liz Southwick. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence. 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/ We know that sometimes the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis – please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: https://taylorandfrancis.com/careers/

Responsibilities

Production Editors coordinate interactions between authors, editors, and suppliers during the publishing of articles and issues. They ensure the publishing process functions effectively across all journals in their portfolio.