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.

The Reviewer Engagement Editor is accountable for delivery of best in class reviewer training and engagement programmes serving researchers across China and other key markets; using a variety of research tools and skills to identify experts suitable to act as peer reviewers for international, cutting edge research. Strong data analysis skills are a prerequisite. 

Reporting to the Reviewer Engagement Manager, the Reviewer Engagement Editor will collaborate with global colleagues to present training online and in person, to organize reviewer training and engagement events, and to match reviewers with appropriate journals.

Advert. Closing Date: Jul. 9th 2021

What you'll be doing:

• Matching validated reviewers with appropriate journals relevant to their area of expertise
• Building networks of experts in all subject areas
• In collaboration with the Reviewer Engagement Manager, writing reviewer training materials primarily aimed at early career researchers
• In collaboration with the Reviewer Engagement Manager, planning and delivering training and engagement events
• In collaboration with the Reviewer Engagement Manager, expanding the resources available on engaging with reviewers, reviewer rewards and how to discuss reviewer engagement with academic Editors
• Collaborating and managing relationships with stakeholders internally and externally
• Identifying opportunities for change at the product level, explaining the benefits to key stakeholders
• Staying up to date with internal and external guidelines on ethical publication practices
• Creating and maintaining process documentation
• Creating reports for different audiences

What qualifications are we looking for:

• A postgraduate qualification, PhD preferred
• Data analysis
• Fluent in Mandarin/ Standard Chinese
• A strong command of English spelling and grammar
• Knowledge of publishing and peer review processes
• Industry and market awareness
• Experience in a customer-facing role
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office software
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to drive improvements based on data analysis and evidence-based learning
• Persuasion and influencing skills
• Exceptional organization skills and confidence in completing multiple tasks to deadlines
• Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills
• Ability to deliver results
• Commitment to excellent customer service
• Openness and ability to embrace change, and act as an agent for change management
• Belief in continuous improvement

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 the Beijing, China
• This role is open to candidates in all locations across Beijing. 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.

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.