Springer Nature
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CommissioningEditor-FTC(12monthsmaternitycover)
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“Commissioning Editor - FTC (12 months maternity cover) at Springer Nature. Skills: Commissioning Strategies, Topic Identification, Guest Editor Recruitment. Plan commissioning strategies. Implement commissioning strategies”
What You'll Achieve.
Grow Springer Nature journal portfolios; Ambitious publication target
Industry & Context.
Data-driven decision making
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Demonstrable planning skills, Demonstrable organizational skills, Bachelor's Degree, Data analysis skills, Reporting skills, Excellent written communication, Excellent verbal communication, Good interpersonal skills, Ability to build relationships, Adaptability to change, Resilience to change, Ability to work quickly, Ability to work efficiently, Ability to work on own initiative, Ability to work as part of a team, Creative mindset, Ability to bring energy, Ability to bring ideas, Ability to bring new approaches
Nice to Have
Practical awareness of research ethics, Practical awareness of open access publishing, Ability to directly query data, Excellent presentation skills, Previous experience scholarly publishing, Previous experience academic publishing
What You'll Do.
Plan commissioning strategies
Implement commissioning strategies
Identify topics for Collections
Perform market share analysis
Perform competitor analysis
Identify Guest Editors
Recruit Guest Editors
Plan Collection pipeline
Manage Collection pipeline
Define best practices
Implement best practices
Leverage relationships
Engage with Marketing teams
Coordinate promotion of Collections
Improve promotion of Collections
Develop new outreach methods
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Editorial Board Members; Data scientists; Analysts; Internal editorial communities; External editorial communities; Marketing teams
Communication Scope
Written communication; Verbal communication; Presentation skills
Process & Methodology
Project Management
Full Job Description
**Role:** Commissioning Editor - Fixed term contract (12 months) **Location:** London - Hybrid **Closing date** : 20th June 2026 **About Springer Nature** Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are pioneers in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature. At Springer Nature, we recognise that talent is developed through a range of career paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both short term effectiveness and long-term growth in mind. The **Springer Nature Journals Group** aims to support researchers in communicating and advancing discovery for a better world. We do this by providing a trusted environment in which researchers can quickly, easily and transparently share their discoveries, data and research stories. The **Collections Management and Acquisition Team** is a division within the Publishing Performance & Intelligence group providing expertise and dedicated resources to support the growth of commissioned content across the SN Journal portfolio. **About the Role** The **Commissioning Editor** is responsible for attracting high-quality content into key Springer Nature journals via the creation of Topical Collections. In
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