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 realize their individual potential. 

Taylor & Francis, a leading international academic publishing company has an exciting opportunity for a Portfolio Manager. The Portfolio Manager will be responsible for the commercially effective development and launch of Open Access journals in our Physical Sciences and Engineering Journals portfolio.

Closing date for applications: 19th April 2021

What you'll be doing:

Your job responsibilities may include the following but not limited to: 

• Creates and delivers plans to grow, develop and maximize the profitability of Open Access journals in Physical Science and Engineering
• Manages portfolio to an agreed level of revenue and profitability under the direction of the Global Head of Portfolio, exceeding/meeting targets and objectives
• Fosters in-depth and long-term relationships with current and potential publishing partners in order to maintain and protect current portfolio and create opportunities for further acquisitions
• Proactively identifies and networks with new contacts to drive articles, special issues and commissioned content to your journals
• Maintains a strong external focus e.g. attending conferences, editorial board meetings etc. creating profile and relevant networks in order to increase subject and customer knowledge and understanding
• Builds, maintains and shares a thorough knowledge of market need and competitor activity to inform decisions on new journals and existing journal development
• Manages transition of acquired titles and publishes existing programme to agreed plan

What we are looking for:

• Extensive experience of managing an Open Access portfolio/list of Journals to meet business growth objectives/or equivalent
• Strong subject matter knowledge and proven experience in developing Science and Technology Journals
• Experience of working with publishing partners and Editors-in-Chief, Associate Editors and Section Editors to effectively manage copy flow
• Experience of managing a Journal list/portfolio
• Proven experience reading and interpreting data on submissions, accepts, rejects and financial data
• Resilient, self-reliant and resourceful, willing to go the extra mile; to drive customer and commercial value
• Analytical thinking and logical response under pressure
• Solution finding and decision making
• Excellent communication skills, oral, presentation and written
• Strong team working skills, willing to collaborate, share knowledge and best practice to drive value
• Willingness and motivated to travel to and participate in external events and networks, Covid-permitting

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:

• You must have the right to work and live in Beijing, China
• This role is based in Beijing, China
• The role will initially be home-based, with occasional travel required to our office in Beijing, Covid-19 permitting.  

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.