Informa Hiring For Journals Portfolio Manager – Academic Publishing at Singapore Full Time

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 Group produces high quality, peer reviewed books and journals. We produce unique, trusted content by expert authors, spreading knowledge and promoting discovery globally. We aim to broaden thinking and advance understanding, providing academics and professionals with a platform to share ideas and realise their individual potential.

We are seeking a well-organized and conscientious Portfolio Manager to join our HSS International team. The position will pro-actively manage a list of academic journals in the Humanities and Social Science fields. The successful applicant will have the capacity to represent Taylor & Francis at external meetings with editorial contacts, along with a good degree of flexibility and the ability to work with new databases, systems and processes. Whilst taking a team-oriented approach with colleagues, the candidate will also enjoy working autonomously as required. Travel in APAC will be required.

Please submit your application before advert. closing date of May 6th 2022

What you’ll be doing:
Your job responsibilities may include the following but not limited to:

• Overseeing the editorial and financial performance of an existing portfolio of journals including managing detailed budgets 
• Take a proactive role in journal development and growth 
• Building a network of contacts and developing strategic plans to enhance our position in the field
• Liaising with and supporting journal editors and academic society officers 
• Liaising with HSS International team members and colleagues across the wider Taylor & Francis Group
• Chairing and presenting at editorial board meetings, and representing the company at conferences in the region 
• Draft and review publishing contracts and ensure they are renewed in a timely fashion
• Assisting with new journal proposals and bids
• Managing general administration of the list
• Providing appropriate cover in the Head of Portfolio’s absence

What we offer in return:

• Competitive salary 
• 20 days annual leave
• 4 volunteering days annually
• Day off for your birthday
• Seasonal social and charitable events
• Training and development

Additional Information:

• We currently have capacity for this role to be based in either of the following locations: Hong Kong, S.A.R., China, or Singapore. However you must have the right to work and live in the region you reside in.
• Relocation support is not provided for this role.
• 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.
• Cover letter is appreciated to be submitted when you apply for the job

At Taylor & Francis we 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. 

We know that sometimes the ‘perfect candidate’ doesn’t exist, and that people can be put off applying for a job if they don’t fit all the requirements. If you’re excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we’re looking for, please go ahead and apply. You could be just what we need! We believe strongly in the value of diversity and creating supportive, inclusive environments where our colleagues can succeed. As such, Informa is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, or religious creed, mental or physical disability, medical condition, genetic information, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, citizenship, or other protected characteristics under local law.