Job 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 is one of the world\xe2\x80\x99s 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\xe2\x80\x99ve 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\xe2\x80\x99s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we\xe2\x80\x99d love to hear from you.


Routledge (part of the Taylor and Francis Group) is looking for a Commissioning Editor to help grow our portfolio of research volumes and textbooks in Social Sciences/Asian Studies - covering politics/IR, sociology, history, linguistics, and media studies.

The Editor will commission new titles from authors based in the Asia Pacific region to help expand our academic book publishing programme.

In order to fulfil the requirements of this varied role, the successful candidate will need to demonstrate a keen commercial awareness and be adept at negotiation and problem-solving. You should possess a proven track record in editorial, delivering to tight schedules and possess the tact and diplomacy required to form strong working relationships with authors. A desire to innovate and an enthusiastic, flexible approach will be advantageous. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate the ability to work on his/her own initiative as well as under direction from the Senior Publisher.

The successful candidate will possess relevant publishing experience and be able to demonstrate an ongoing interest in the field and an awareness of current issues. Closing Date: Applications will close on 10th March 2023. Applications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be interviewing alongside advertising. We therefore encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity. What you\'ll be doing: Your job responsibilities may include the following but not limited to:

• In consultation with the Senior Publisher, meet demanding annual commissioning and revenue goals, commissioning new research monographs, handbooks and textbooks that respond to current market and research needs.
• Meet annual frontlist plans, working closely with an editorial assistant to ensure that manuscript submission, production, and publishing deadlines are met.
• Extensive research of the Social Science/Asian Studies markets through virtual and in-person campus calling and conference attendance throughout Asia Pacific.
• Close liaison 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; book commissioning experience would be an advantage.
• Ability to organise and prioritise numerous tasks and to work on your own initiative.
• Excellent team-working skills to deal with internal and external contacts at all levels.
• 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.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, with a sharp eye for detail.
• Strong word processing, spreadsheet, and database skills.
• A background in Social Sciences is not necessary but would be an advantage.

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, plus an extra day off for your birthday
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Paid sick leave of 14 days
• Under the local company\xe2\x80\x99s healthcare insurance plan with an option for the participation of other family members at the employee\xe2\x80\x99s expense
• Employee assistance programme \xe2\x80\x93 offering 24/7 well-being support
• Performance bonus
• Share Match \xe2\x80\x93 plan that matches every company share purchased with two free shares
• Annual health screening for employee and spouse, optical and medical care

Additional Information:

• This role is open to candidates currently residing in Singapore, and you must have the right to work and live in Singapore
• Flexible working is offered with this role (be that remote, in the office or hybrid), however the ability to attend in-person events or training in Singapore office will be required
• A cover letter is appreciated to be submitted when you apply for this role.

Training And Professional Development: We\xe2\x80\x99re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We\xe2\x80\x99ll 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. Interview process: Once you have submitted your application, we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills, experience, and motivation. Following this, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, either virtually or in person. Typically, we\xe2\x80\x99d then finish the interview process with a final, 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant. We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else \xe2\x80\x93 please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact recruitment@tandf.co.uk Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis If you\xe2\x80\x99re 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\xe2\x80\x99t 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. 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 \xe2\x80\x98Life\xe2\x80\x99 Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It\xe2\x80\x99s 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/