Taylor and Francis (Routledge) are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual to provide maternity cover commissioning and managing textbook titles on the law list.

In this role you will be responsible for:

•     commission new textbooks and new editions as well as online resources in law, largely aimed at undergraduate students in the UK
•     people management of the team
•     work closely with marketing and sales teams to help ensure successful sales of the textbooks
•     represent Routledge at conferences and other events
•     manage a number of editors commissioning in law
•     help develop a strategy to grow the law list and communicate this to other members of the law editorial team
•     liaise with the production manager and other departments to help ensure the success of the law publishing programme

The ideal candidate should ideally be able to demonstrate keen commercial awareness, and communication, prioritization and organizational skills. They will be driven to do well and willing to show initiative and take responsibility. You will need to quickly get to grips with the list and work towards meeting a demanding commissioning target.

Travel within the UK and overseas to attend conferences and visit universities is an essential part of this role.

Closing date: 9th December 2016 – please apply via our careers site, www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers.

The Company - Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business

Taylor & Francis Group partners with researchers, scholarly societies, universities and libraries worldwide to bring knowledge to life. As one of the world’s leading publishers of scholarly journals, books, ebooks and reference works our content spans all areas of Humanities, Social Sciences, Behavioural Sciences, Science and Technology. 

From our network of offices in Oxfordshire, New York, Philadelphia, Boca Raton, Melbourne, Singapore, Beijing, Tokyo, Malaysia, Stockholm, New Delhi and Johannesburg, Taylor & Francis staff provide local expertise and support to our editors, societies and authors and tailored, efficient customer service to our library colleagues.

This position is based at our office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire. 

In return we offer:  25 days holiday per annum, a comprehensive benefits package and company pension scheme. 

Taylor & Francis Group an Informa Business

To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities in the UK please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com

Informa is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, colour, creed, disability status, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

A successful global publisher is seeking an experienced Publisher to work on their market leading Assessments list. This is a permanent position based in their Oxford offices.

Key duties:

• Research, commission and develop new assessment resources
• Work closely and effectively with a wide range of partners, authors, and educational experts
• Ensure the successful delivery of new publishing through expert project management
• Contribute to brand and business strategy for assessment
• Play a key role in supporting the wider business through addressing assessment needs as part of the wider educational service

Experience / skills required:

• A strong background in standardised educational assessment publishing is essential for this role
• You will have proven experience of building lists, including both print and digital resources
• You will be a highly capable and versatile project manager
• Excellent communication and people management skills are essential
• You must be passionate about making a real difference to the education of pupils
• A thorough grasp of the Primary and/or Secondary Schools market would be a distinct advantage
• Excellent English language skills are essential

Early applications will be prioritised

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelouisekemp@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Claire Louise Kemp
Tel:                   01865 339519

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Are you looking for the next step in your marketing career?

If you have a passion for connecting our books with international markets, and are looking for a role where you can really contribute to strategic plans, then this could be just the position for you.

Joining us as Senior International Marketing Executive, you’ll play a key part in taking forward the Group’s International sales and marketing strategy.

You’ll play a pivotal part in how we develop and see through our marketing plans with retailers, distributors and overseas colleagues.  You’ll also have your ear to the ground to identify new marketing opportunities for these markets.

Day-to-day you will create promotional material for both print and online, including contributing to our B2B website.  You could be travelling to visit key customers and attending bookfairs to really get to know and understand your customer base.

You’ll do all this while balancing the priorities of our varied publishing divisions, able to identify what’s most important and see that through to fruition.

This role will suit someone with solid experience at Marketing Executive level, and ideally some exposure to international customers. You’ll be juggling different projects and priorities so organisational skills, attention to detail and a proven ability to work to deadlines under pressure are key, as is the ability to work creatively.

You’ll be working with lots of different people so being able to connect with people, internally and externally, and build good relationships is key.

On top of the usual MS Office skills, a working knowledge of Photoshop and InDesign would also be a real plus.

If this sounds like your next step, please apply to us with a CV and covering letter by Friday 9th December. 

Job Segment: Graphic Design, Book Publishing, Marketing, Creative, Publishing 

Can you bring your energy and vision to our Children’s sales strategy?

The Penguin Random House Children’s UK Sales team are on the hunt for a Key Account Manager to help them realise bold, ambitious strategic plans for the division.

Based at our offices at 80 Strand, you’ll be managing the relationship with key retailers and will be responsible for maximising turnover across the Penguin Random House Children’s and Andersen Press lists.

You’ll do this by working closely with other account managers internally to create a consistent experience for our customers, common strategic goals as well as excellent communication of activity across the business.

Partnering directly with colleagues in Penguin Random House Children’s will also guarantee you’re not only taking full advantage of sales opportunities, but you’re forging a long-term bond between the division, its brands and our customers.

You’ll use your analytical head to get to grips with divisional sales performance as well as competitor market data, and then bring that marketplace expertise back to your colleagues.

If this sounds right up your street, here’s what you’ll need:

We’re looking for someone with proven experience managing customer relationships and accounts.

An expert communicator, you’ll be able to connect quickly with customers and colleagues alike to build trust, get people onside and to listen to what you have to say.

You’ll be commercially-focussed in all that you do, and won’t be afraid to think creatively and entrepreneurially about how we make our successes even bigger.

Finally, a head for numbers, data and analytics will add rigour to your conversations, and mean that you’re viewed as an expert in your area.

If this sounds like your next step, please apply with a CV and covering letter by Tuesday 13th December.

Job Segment: Account Manager, Manager, Sales, Management

Can you bring your energy and vision to our Children’s sales strategy?

The Penguin Random House Children’s UK Sales team are on the hunt for a Key Account Manager to help them realise bold, ambitious strategic plans for the division.

Based at our offices at 80 Strand, you’ll be managing the relationship with key retailers and will be responsible for maximising turnover across the Penguin Random House Children’s and Andersen Press lists.

You’ll do this by working closely with other account managers internally to create a consistent experience for our customers, common strategic goals as well as excellent communication of activity across the business.

Partnering directly with colleagues in Penguin Random House Children’s will also guarantee you’re not only taking full advantage of sales opportunities, but you’re forging a long-term bond between the division, its brands and our customers.

You’ll use your analytical head to get to grips with divisional sales performance as well as competitor market data, and then bring that marketplace expertise back to your colleagues.

If this sounds right up your street, here’s what you’ll need:

We’re looking for someone with proven experience managing customer relationships and accounts.

An expert communicator, you’ll be able to connect quickly with customers and colleagues alike to build trust, get people onside and to listen to what you have to say.

You’ll be commercially-focussed in all that you do, and won’t be afraid to think creatively and entrepreneurially about how we make our successes even bigger.

Finally, a head for numbers, data and analytics will add rigour to your conversations, and mean that you’re viewed as an expert in your area.

If this sounds like your next step, please apply with a CV and covering letter by Tuesday 13th December.

Job Segment: Account Manager, Manager, Sales, Management

One of the world’s largest higher education services companies is looking for a Content Development Manager to focus on the development of new and existing learning content for online and course development projects.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, Delivery and Design, the Content Development Manager will be responsible for developing materials for HE customers, courses or qualifications across a range of channels and platforms.  The main responsibilities include:

• Commissioning SMEs to deliver raw content or update existing for online, digital or print
• Supporting the Instructional Design Manager in creation of online course blueprints
• Managing typesetting, copy editing and proof reading of content across multiple platforms
• Overall department lead on rights and permissions
• Line and matrix team management
• Planning and scheduling projects through content development to production
• Managing and monitoring budget against P&L in liaison with key stakeholders
• Ensuring all content meets the required quality standards and is brand appropriate.

To be considered for this position you must be able to demonstrate solid experience of editorial/content development within a publishing environment. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of copyright law, have excellent copy editing/proofreading skills and line-management experience. Strong communication, organisational and planning skills are essential.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, incentive bonus scheme and strong benefits.

To apply for this position click on the Apply Now button below or send your CV to enquiries@telferpartners.com quoting the reference TP 207. For an initial, confidential discussion please call on 01223632510.

Early applications are preferred.

Referral Scheme - Telfer Partners offer a referral reward if we fill this vacancy with someone you recommend. You can send contact details of anyone you want to recommend to enquiries@telferpartners.com .

A leading trade publisher in central London is looking for a Production Manager to work on their range of children’s books. You will predominantly work on illustrated colour titles across high-profile fiction, non-fiction and picture books. 

Key duties:

• Manage the day-to-day workflow of assigned titles
• Ensure all projects are executed to schedule, within budget and are of high quality
• Guide titles from conception right through to delivery of stock
• Work closely with colleagues across internal departments and with external suppliers

Experience / skills required:

• Relevant experience at Production Manager level
• Knowledge of the production lifestyle for highly illustrated books
• Colour print buying experience
• Superb attention to detail
• Strong organisation and negotiation skills

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to lucyslater@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Lucy Slater

Tel:                   020 7034 7821

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Are you an experienced marketer looking for a new challenge for the New Year? We have a fantastic role working for a leading academic publisher, based in the Oxford area, as an Associate Marketing Manager within the Education team.

The Associate Marketing Manager will be responsible for planning and implementing effective marketing strategies and activities, including monitoring, reporting and analysing the marketing performance for your designated lists and products.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Meeting budget targets for the designated lists and products
• Planning, coordinating and implementing campaigns
• Recognising and developing commercial opportunities
• Analysing and reporting on campaign results
• Undertaking and supporting market research
• Understanding and reacting to market developments and competitors
• Creating relevant marketing materials in support of sales activities or internal presentations 

The ideal candidate will have:

• Marketing experience, within the publishing or education sector
• Proven experience creating and implementing marketing campaigns
• Excellent IT skills, including MS Office packages, databases, CMS and email creation platforms
• Demonstrable commercial and market awareness
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

This role would suit a marketing professional with a customer-focused, who can work well within a team and has a keen eye for detail.

For further details on this fantastic marketing role please email us your CV and cover letter outlining your salary expectations and availability.

A well-known membership organisation for booksellers is looking for a Marketing Manager to work on one of their well-known brands. You will deliver consumer marketing campaigns and help deliver strategic changes to the brand. This is a permanent role based in central London.

Key duties:

• Work with the Marketing Director and external agencies to plan and deliver effective marketing and communication strategies
• Manage the creation of campaigns using the full marketing mix, including advertising and sponsorship
• Oversee the delivery of an integrated digital plan
• Work closely with publishers, partners and other third parties
• Manage a large marketing budget and ensure accurate reporting
• Line manage 1 colleague

Experience / skills required:

• Relevant consumer marketing experience
• Knowledge of product or brand marketing would be ideal
• Strong organisation and budget management skills
• Good commercial awareness

Salary: c. £35,000 + bonus + benefits

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to olivia@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Olivia Constantinides

Tel:                   020 7034 7869

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

A fantastic opportunity has arisen in a leading legal publisher in central London for a talented Commissioning Editor in the Product Management department. This role will be responsible for the commercial management of a portfolio of legal publications in terms of both product revenue and performance.

You will be accountable for the commissioning and delivery of content across a range of media from print to online. Relationship building will be absolutely key in this role as you will need to build and maintain high-quality relationships with authors who tend to be high profile within the legal arena, including members of the judiciary and partners in top law firms. You will also be expected to chair meetings, attend conferences and other networking opportunities.

As well as commissioning authors and content, you will be responsible for developing long-term plans for key titles and the portfolio as a whole as well as shorter term plans for individual titles. With this in mind, a knowledge of the publishing process will be crucial.

This role will suit someone with demonstrable experience in product development, ideally from a legal or information services background. You will be able to show strong commercial awareness and be highly competent as managing costs and maximising profitability. The successful candidate will be organised, self-motivated, persuasive and an excellent communicator.

To apply for this position, please contact Abigail Barclayat Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email: a.barclay@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

**Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

Are you an editorial professional with book commissioning experience looking for a new challenge for the New Year? We are recruiting a Books Commissioning Editor to work for a leading Membership organisation. This role can be based at the organisation’s Hertfordshire offices or home based.

Reporting to the Publisher for their academic books division, the Books Commissioning Editor role will involve commissioning books titles for the academic and research-focused professional market, working to strategic business plans and assisting the development of the books programme. This role will involve national and international travel.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Identifying new book project opportunities through market research, including contributing to the content acquisitions strategy and identifying subject area gaps
• Developing proposals for new projects, working closely with potential authors/editors, developing and assessing projects ready for publication
• Supporting publication of new titles, working with the Assistant Editor, (Online) Production, Sales, Marketing and Finance, supplying them with all relevant information needed and supporting marketing and sales campaigns
• Working with the Editorial Assistant to maintain up-to-date information and systems
• Complying with organisations procedures, including data protection, health & safety and fire policies

The ideal candidate will have:

• Scientific/technical degree or equivalent (Desirable)
• Successful track record in book commissioning
• Strong relationship building skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Understanding of the financial principles of book commissioning
• Proven negotiation, organisational and problem solving skills
• Willingness to regularly travel; both nationally and internationally
• STM book publishing experience (desirable)
• Experience of developing and working with Editorial Boards (desirable

For further details on this role please forward your CV outlining your salary expectations.

National Book Tokens is a consumer focussed brand at the heart of the book industry. Sponsors of World Book Day and Book Are My Bag Readers Awards and creators of Caboodle and Hidden Books, the marketing team work energetically to deliver creative and innovative marketing campaigns that drive sales as well as support reading for everyone.

This is an extremely varied role which includes management of high profile integrated consumer campaigns, our email and rewards programme, web marketing, ecommerce, high profile sponsorship relationships, media and communications agencies, publisher relationships as well as creating new initiatives to help continue to grow the business.

This is a senior and autonomous role responsible for managing our Digital Marketing Executive.  The right candidate must be able to demonstrate consumer marketing experience, strong organisational skills plus a strategic mind-set.

A full job description can be downloaded from www.booksellers.org.uk/Jobs. The closing date for applications is 12th December 2016

A national safety organisation, recognized as the authoritative source of information and advice relating to all aspects of safety, risk management and loss prevention, is recruiting for an experienced and exceptionally well-organised Editor. This role is based in their offices in north Gloucestershire.

Key duties:

• Publish monthly issues of the industry-leading magazine, with an emphasis on editorial quality and technical accuracy
• Work as a key, hands-on member of a small publications team
• Manage a range of processes and suppliers in a timely and cost-effective way
• Work strategically and independently to develop of a respected brand
• Line manage a junior member of staff as well as manage external contributors and suppliers

Experience / skills required:

• Excellent editorial skills: commissioning, copy-edit, proofing etc are essential
• You must be an experienced editor with a B2B background
• You must be familiar with all aspects of magazine production
• An understanding of layout and magazine design is essential
• A proactive attitude is essential in this very hands-on role

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelouisekemp@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:            Claire Louise Kemp
Tel:                   01865 339519

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

A leading publisher of books and digital resources for the education market, based in Oxford, is looking to appoint an experienced Head of Stock Management to optimise the availability of product through responsible inventory management and the efficient movement of stock through the supply chain. As the expert for stock management in the department, you will advise on strategy and head up a team of supply planners to meet KPIs. You will:
• Manage global inventory and related costs
• Be aware of divisional sales forecasts and future publishing plans to ensure that stock levels and inventory policy are adhered to and stock depreciation is minimised
• Collaborate effectively with group supply chain teams
• Provide forecasts to inform resource planning for warehouse and freight providers
• Recruit, manage and mentor a team

With an excellent knowledge of SAP MRP forecasting principles, you will have strong leadership and line management experience and first class communication and influencing skills. You will have a high level of competence in Excel and should be able to create detailed process and workflow maps. This is a great opportunity for a stock management professional to lead a team in an educational publishing environment.

To apply for this position, please contact Zoe Washford at Inspired Selection publishing recruitment agency (email:  z.washford@inspiredselection.com). Please provide a CV and your current salary details in your application. To view all current opportunities available via Inspired Selection, please visit our website at www.inspiredselection.com.

**Inspired Selection operates an Equal Opportunities policy.  We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.

A leading publisher of books and digital resources for
the education market, based in Oxfordshire, is looking to appoint an
experienced Senior Publisher, Assessment to
play a leading role in assessment
strategy within Primary and Secondary to contribute to business strategy,
demonstrate expert market knowledge and build and manage an assessment list
that will support their school improvement mission.

Leading on managing the list and all sales and marketing
plans in order to maximise the sales and life of products and brands, you will
respond to changing curriculum needs and ensure teachers’ and learners’ needs
continue to be met.

By recruiting, managing, coaching and motivating the most
talented assessment authors, experts, editors, publishers and freelances you
will ensure that the right skill sets are found for each project and the
balance of team members provides the flexibility required to adapt to new
market needs.

With exceptional organisational and time management
skills you will have a deep understanding of teachers’ and learners’ assessment
needs and will have solid experience of primary and secondary school
publishing.

A demonstrable track record of publishing successful
assessment brands and teaching experience is highly desirable.

For further details and a job description please contact
Donald Smith at d.smith@inspiredselection.com

„The Freedom of expression is the right of every rational man“.
Friedrich Nicolai (1733-1811)

Nicolai Verlag, one of Germany’s oldest publishing houses, was founded in 1713 in Berlin and stands for the era of Enlightenment. An era that established the foundation of today’s progressive society in science, politics and culture.

Friedrich Nicolai’s heritage inspires the very same values we have today: freedom of thought, rational inquiry, critical thinking, and the breaking down of borders. These 18th century challenges and values are more than ever essential to our advancement in the 21st.

Today, the newly re-established publishing house Nicolai is on a mission. We will revive the heritage of Friedrich Nicolai by uniting and cultivating the world’s most preeminent thinkers to discuss and challenge their perspectives. Nicolai publishing will become nothing less than an important point of interaction for decision makers and researchers alike. Our goal is to continuously find reliable answers to the most challenging questions of our time.

Ambitious goals require extraordinary talent. We are looking for a high energy, innovative thinker with a strong can-do mentality who will take an active role in expanding the editorial vision of Nicolai Publishing. Based in Berlin, you will work in close cooperation with the owner Christiane zu Salm in one of the most innovative publishing houses in Germany in the role of Publishing Programme Director / German Speaking

Essential Job Responsibilities:

•  Plan, manage and execute on overall strategy and daily operations
•  Manage the new publishing programme which includes: Identifying topics and authors, cultivating author relationships, creating a network of free lectors and influencers
•  Develop a first class process and ensure timely release of publication products
•  Introduce and represent Nicolai Publishing at relevant institutions and establishing strong, enduring relationships
•  Lead and coordinate sales and marketing activities
• Required Qualifications:
• A degree in humanities or social sciences, post graduate degree preferred
• An innovative thinker who can tap into current trends (or create them) and identify new markets
• Nil admirari. Nil timere. Nothing to admire. Nothing to fear.
• Extensive publishing experience working with authors, defining topics and building author relationships as well as managing the whole publication process
• A proven track record of turning ideas into books
• Excellent people management skills and a first-rate communicator
• Good commercial and financial understanding
• Fluent in English and German

Most importantly, you should have the drive, energy and enthusiasm to build something meaningful and lasting from the ground up. You should be a person capable of challenging consolidated habits and someone who can transform a void into an opportunity.

Our Offer:

•  An exciting challenge in a highly innovative and meaningful publishing company determined
•  to make a mark in society
•  Room for entrepreneurial, creative thinking and action without bureaucratic hurdles
•  Interaction with today’s most relevant and important thinkers

We are prepared with this extraordinary opportunity to compensate the right candidate to the highest standard including a rewarding performance based bonus scheme.

Excited by the prospect of joining us on our mission?

We look forward receiving your application. Please direct your application to Silvia Niedworok at Nicolai Publishing & Intelligence: application@nicolai-publishing.com

The Bookseller is looking for a part-time news reporter to join its editorial team.

The Bookseller runs a busy news desk covering all aspects of the publishing business, and requires a news hound to help break fresh news each morning via the website theBookseller.com, and research longer news stories for the weekly magazine.

The role is for a fixed-term six month period indirectly as maternity cover, though it may be extended.

The job would suit a freelance news reporter looking to work flexible hours, or a full-time news reporter looking to go freelance.

The candidate must be available to work a minimum 2.5 days a week, ideally in the morning. Salary on application.

Applications should be sent to The Bookseller’s news editor Lisa Campbell (Lisa.Campbell@thebookseller.com).

Deadline 9th December.

Please apply direct to Lisa Campbell as the apply button will only take you to our website.  Thank you.

One of the world’s largest higher education services companies is looking for a Programme Manager to focus on blended and online course development projects, both internal and external, through delivery and implementation.

Reporting to the Head of Operations, Delivery and Design, the Programme Manager will be responsible for managing project team(s) to ensure timely delivery and implementation of all assigned projects.  The main responsibilities include:

• Overall accountability for all projects, using best practice PMO methodology
• Defining Project scope, roles, objectives and responsibilities
• Creating and managing project schedules, tasks and milestones
• Managing and monitoring budget against P&L, in liaison with key stakeholders
• Leading regular team and stakeholder meetings
• Planning project resource and the creation of project documentation
• Effectively tracking projects, change management and risk mitigation.

To be considered for this position you must be able to demonstrate solid experience of project management and leadership qualities within a digital publishing environment. The ideal candidate will have demonstrable financial management skills and a formal project management qualification. Strong communication, organisational and planning skills are essential.

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, incentive bonus scheme and strong benefits.

To apply for this position click on the Apply Now button below or send your CV to enquiries@telferpartners.com quoting the reference TP 208. For an initial, confidential discussion please call on 01223632510.

Early applications are preferred.

Referral Scheme - Telfer Partners offer a referral reward if we fill this vacancy with someone you recommend. You can send contact details of anyone you want to recommend to enquiries@telferpartners.com .

The Royal Society is the national Academy of Science in the UK and our aim is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. The Society has played a part in some of the most fundamental, significant and life-changing discoveries in scientific history and Royal Society scientists continue to make outstanding contributions to science in many research ideas.

Since 1665 our peer-reviewed journals have disseminated quality science, and  built our reputation and you will assume responsibility for the publication of two leading titles. We will look to you to deliver world-class content meeting the highest academic standards, making each of your publications the leader in its field. Dividing your time between editorial development and line management, you will closely partner Editors, Editorial Board Members and publishing colleagues to formulate strategy, identify sector trends and ensure coverage of key topics, whilst working with Marketing specialists in promoting your titles – so every day will bring different challenges.

Educated to degree level in a scientific discipline, you will bring a proven record of success in an STM publishing environment, giving you thorough knowledge of the publication process. Naturally, you will fully understand the needs and tastes of research scientists, enjoy developing people and processes, and be capable of organising multiple work streams against strict deadlines and budgets. Above all, you will relish co-ordinating your team and supporting them in delivering results, requiring a flexible, self-motivated and hands-on approach, backed by a rare combination of creative flair and analytical thinking.

In return, we offer flexible working arrangements, extensive scope for career development and a comprehensive package of benefits including:

• 30 days’ holiday (plus three nominated days)
• Generous pension provision
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Subsidised medical and dental insurance
• Onsite restaurant
• Employee Assistance Programme

To apply, please select the relevant position in our recruitment portal. You can access this by visiting our Jobs page. https://recruit.royalsociety.org/AccessSelect.rEcruit/Recruitment/Default.aspx

A trade publisher is looking for a Purchase Ledger Clerk. This is a great opportunity for someone with strong numerical skills and an interest in Purchase Ledger processes. This is a full time, permanent role based in their South London Office.

Key duties:

• Ensure purchase invoices have been raised correctly and authorised

• Input purchase invoices onto the MS Dynamics system

• Update and maintain the book coding structure and internal management cost allocations

• Resolve queries raised by internal and external stakeholders

• Assist with the recording of royalties and timely submission of accompanying data

• Perform bank reconciliations and raising payment runs as required

Experience / skills required:

• Strong numerical skills

• Previous experience/enthusiasm for Purchase Ledger

• Working knowledge of accounting packages and MS Office

• Excellent attention to detail

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations ASAP to alisonredfearn@atwoodtate.co.uk

Contact:             Alison Redfearn

Tel:                    020 7034 7922

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.

Atwood Tate acts as an Employment Agency in relation to permanent and contract vacancies and an Employment Business for interim and temporary recruitment.