Publisher - Medicine & Health (UK)

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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 are recruiting for a Publisher to join the Medicine & Health journals team.The Publisher will be responsible for our portfolio of Disability & Rehabilitation Journals.

The successful candidate will be a part of our highly motivated Medicine & Health team, supporting Taylor & Francis' wider success through the management and development of academic journals. Our Disability & Rehabilitation high value portfolio publishes at the cutting edge of the field, working with leaders in academia, healthcare and industry.

As part of our global cross-functional publishing team, this role will work closely with colleagues and partners worldwide.

This role is offered on a hybrid basis with 3 days per week to be worked from our office in either Milton Park, Oxfordshire (OX14) or London Blackfriars. The remaining time can be worked from home.

What you'll be doing:

Portfolio Management and Growth

• Creating and deliveringstrategic development plans that drive quality, growth, and profitability for the Disability & Rehabilitation portfolio
• Overseeingand managingP&Ls under the direction of the Executive Publisher
• Meeting and exceeding wherepossible revenue and article volume targets
• Building, maintainingand sharinga thorough knowledge of market need and competitor activity to inform decisions on journal development
• Contributing to new and existingjournal proposals, managingthe successful transition of acquired titles to Taylor & Francis and onboarding newly launched journals
• Workingwith external Editors, Editorial teams and internal colleagues to commission and acquirenew content

Relationship Management

• Buildingand maintainingstrategic partnerships with academic societies
• Buildingand maintainingstrategic partnerships with journal editors and potential editors from relevant academic communities
• Developingnetworks within academic communities to position T&F as a subject leader
• RepresentingT&F Journals at conferences and editorial board meetings
• Championingportfolio initiatives with internal and external stakeholders
• Collaboratingeffectively with immediate team members and the wider business to exchange ideas, share best practices, and offer necessary support
• Supportingthe best interests of the business during negotiations, collaboratingwith their manager to ensure a positive outcome for all parties involved

Operational Excellence

• Ensuringcompliance with T&F Journal policies and best practices
• Optimizingpublishing processes for efficiency and quality
• Collaboratingwith and supportingthe work of the Editor Servicesteam
• Collaboratingacross departments to ensure publication quality and timeliness
• Assuming accountability for managing your own learning, taking responsibility to identify and develop skills gaps

What we're looking for:

• Proven track record of working in scholarly publications
• Knowledge of publishing best practice and policies, including an interest in publication ethics, funder mandates and industry trends
• Strong subject matter expertise or interestin a relevant field
• Experience working with external partners, including editors, editorial boards, and Society leadership
• Experience with recruitment and engagementof external Academic Editors
• An understanding of financial reporting and analysis as they relate to academic journals and previous P&L responsibility
• Experience gathering competitive intelligence and performing market analysis
• Communication and presentation skills

What you should know:

Applications will close on Wednesday 23rd September 2026.

You must have the right to reside and work in the United Kingdom

Location: 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. The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of either the Milton Park Abingdon office or the London Blackfriars office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office location3 days per week.

What we're offering in return:

• Salary from £39,380 per annum dependent on experience
• An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture and hybrid working from home and office
• 25 days annual leave per year plus an extra day of birthday leave each year
• 3 additional discretionary days for Christmas
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Employee Assistance Programme - offering 24/7 well-being support
• Informa ShareMatchplan that matches every share purchased with two free shares
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care

Work/life balance:

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.

Training And Professional Development:

We're passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We'll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.

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.

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:

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