Editorial Content Specialist

Working within our Editorial Operations department, you will oversee editorial administrative workflows across multiple academic disciplines, developing expertise in manuscript coordination and journal management. This role offers significant professional development opportunities within the dynamic academic publishing sector.Key ResponsibilitiesResearch Excellence & Technical OperationsSustain oversight of all submissions for editorial quality and ethical compliance, managing specialised and complex queries.Contribute to the development and implementation of Editorial & Ethical policies, serving as a subject matter expert for policy interpretation across our journal portfolio.Support critical manuscript decision-making processes (reject/revision/accept), particularly for ethically complex submissions, open data policy compliance, or those requiring specialized assessment.Implement and monitor process improvements to accelerate manuscript flow and meet growth targets.Monitor service delivery metrics for accuracy and turnaround time performance and identify process optimization opportunities whilst providing clear feedback to supplier management.Manage end to end workflows ensuring timely, high-quality article publication with seamless coordination between adjoining teams (publishing, production, product & tech).Train and develop Desk Editors & other administrative front line (internal & external) team members whilst strictly maintaining publishing standards & adhering to T&F Editorial Policy.Stakeholder EngagementServe as escalation point for publishing teams, partners and authors, resolving complex queries.Cultivate professional relationships with global academic communities.Provide expert guidance to authors, editors, and reviewers worldwide.Collaborate with international partners to maintain service excellence (external commercial partners, supplier management, production, product, editorial & systems support).Coordinate effectively with Editorial & Publishing teams within Researcher Services.