Commissioning Editor, Books

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 **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.

**Job Description**:
We’re currently a team of 11 in Asia Pacific from a range of international backgrounds and cultures, and we work as part of a much larger editorial team worldwide.

We are looking to add a** Commissioning Editor **to our** Books Editorial Team in Asia Pacific**.

You will be responsible for building and growing the revenue for a list of books in computer science and statistics in Asia Pacific. You will report to the Senior Publisher for Taylor & Francis Asia Pacific. You will be an important member of the team in helping us drive revenue and growth for the region and for Taylor & Francis’ books business.

**What you’ll be doing**:
Help us progress human progress through knowledge As a** Books Commissioning Editor **you will aid in our mission by:

- Developing and Growing the Computer Science and Statistics book publishing programme in Asia Pacific. In consultation with the Publisher, you’ll meet annual commissioning and revenue goals by commissioning new professional titles, textbooks and research monographs that respond to current market and research needs;
- You’ll work closely with an editorial assistant to meet annual frontlist publishing plans by ensuring that authors deliver quality manuscripts and these are sent to production on time;
- You’ll get to know the computer science and statistics markets through extensive research, campus calling and conference attendance throughout Asia Pacific including Australia and New Zealand;
- You’ll liaise closely with authors, series editors, as well as internal colleagues in editorial, production, marketing, and sales.

**Qualifications**:
**What we’re looking for**:

- Degree level or equivalent professional qualification preferred
- Experience working in academic publishing in an editorial role preferred
- Book commissioning experience would be an advantage
- A background in Computer Science or Statistics is not necessary but would be an advantage.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills
- The ability to organise and prioritise numerous tasks and to work on their own initiative
- Excellent team-working skills to deal with internal and external contacts at all levels
- The ability to work with demanding stakeholders in a diplomatic and assertive manner
- A resourceful and proactive attitude in dealing with problems and queries
- Good publishing business awareness and the ability to learn quickly.

Additional Information

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.

**What we offer in return**:

- An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
- 20 days(pro-rata for first year) annual leave per year, increasing to 25 days upon completion of 2 years services, plus an extra day off for your birthday
- 4 paid volunteering days each year
- Superannuation and Group Life Insurance
- Employee assistance programme - offering 24/7 well-being support
- Performance bonus
- Share Match - plan that matches every company share purchased with two free shares

**Additional Information**:

- Taylor & Francis has multiple options for how employees can work based on their role - be that in the Office, at home or somewhere in between.

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