Commissioning Editor- Content Acquisition Team (UK)

Company Description

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 is one of the world's largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we've been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.

Our purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that's the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we'd love to hear from you.

Job Description

As a member of our global Content Acquisition Team, the key purpose of this Commissioning Editor role is to commission high-quality article submissions, delivering an ongoing pipeline of published material across a broad scope of Taylor & Francis Medicine and Health Journals. Given the portfolio of assigned journals, the Content Acquisition Team is particularly interested in applicants with an biomedical sciences background.

This role will involve undertaking detailed analysis of academic fields and growth areas, understanding the breadth of research outputs in those areas and engaging with researchers to build awareness of the benefits of publishing with Taylor & Francis. You will need to build relationships with the research community and work closely alongside our journal Editors and Editorial Boards, as well as internal Editorial teams.

What you will be doing:

• Regularly conduct structured analysis of relevant academic fields, using a range of tools, to identify areas of growth and potential opportunities to drive article submissions across the portfolio.
• You will identify key target researchers and research groups to develop and implement structured commissioning plans.
• You will commission high-quality, relevant content for a range of titles across our journal portfolio, delivering content within specified timeframes.
• You will build strong networks with these researchers via 1:1 discussion, presentations, conference attendance, etc., and engage them in discussion regarding potential Article Collections and submissions to Taylor & Francis journals. You will work closely with them to act as key ambassadors and advocates to encourage submissions from their community.
• You will liaise closely with editors, authors, and other key partners to ensure delivery of the content pipeline.
• You will develop a thorough knowledge of our Editorial Policies, ensuring these are followed at all times.
• You will continually build your knowledge across subject areas, developing your profile as a Commissioning Editor.
• You will work closely with your team members to enable flexibility and ensure targets are met.
• You will also need to be open to some flexible working hours to accommodate meetings with colleagues in the USA, Europe and Asia

Qualifications

What we're looking for:

• A relevant academic or working background across disciplines within Medicine and Health
• Experience working in academic publishing
• Strong organisational skills, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise effectively and to work to (often competing) deadlines
• A positive and pro-active approach to problem solving both in daily tasks and more complex troubleshooting
• Able to work cooperatively with local and global colleagues at all levels
• A high level of computer literacy (including MS Office, Outlook and internet browsers; experience with Salesforce is desirable)
• Active interest in open access, open data, and open science, as well as in publishing and related matters

Note that although clear written communication and some light editing skills will be required, this is not a copywriter/content editor role

Additional Information

Closing date: Wednesday 6th May 2026.

Location: We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you're not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces - like at conference - you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.

The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our office in Blackfriars, London, to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.

What we offer in return:

• An excellent work/life balance and flexible working culture
• 25 days annual leave per year plus an extra day off each year for your birthday
• 3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year
• 4 paid volunteering days each year
• Company funded single cover private medical insurance
• Employee assistance programme - offering 24/7 well-being support
• Share Match - Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares.
• Pension scheme
• Life assurance, plus optical and medical care options

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit based factor.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact [email protected]. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely 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. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site:

Or better yet check out our LinkedIn 'Life' Page, highlighting our accomplishments, employees, and company culture. It's also a good way of meeting our recruitment team, who will be happy to advise you on your journey here at T&F.

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, colour, 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. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Talent Acquisition team for more information.