Vacancy Details
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Editorial Portfolio Development Manager |  |
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| Location: | Hertfordshire | This Job Has Expired | |
| Job Type: | Editorial | ||
| Salary: | Available on request | ||
| Posted: | 30 July 2012 | ||
| Type: | Permanent | ||
| Ref: | 1991 |
| Job Description |
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A professional publisher of a leading range of publications for academics and professionals in the engineering and technology sector is looking to appoint a Portfolio Development Manager. You will be responsible for commissioning high profile titles for a new arm of their business. Their offices are based a short commute from London or Cambridge. This is the perfect role for a very experienced, energetic, highly commercial individual keen to make their mark.
Key duties:
· Research new topic areas and assess commercial opportunities for new products and services
· Commission standards and associated guidelines, codes of practice and other publications
· Represent the company at events and conferences
· Conduct quantitative and qualitative market research
· Translate market opportunities into commercially viable business cases
· Manage the publication process from concept development to full launch
Experience / skills required:
· A demonstrable track record in setting up successful multi-author publications is essential
· Or experience putting together and managing a journal editorial board
· Extensive experience of commissioning significant scientific, technical or business information products and a good knowledge of technical trends in these areas
· An ability to engage and work with high profile senior stakeholders and achieve consensus on complex problems
· An enthusiasm for heavy industrial topics (engineering, electronics, transport, energy, built environment)
· Strong understanding of web technologies and online platforms
· Exceptional communicator and negotiator with strong presentational skills
· Project management training is useful
For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to clairelouisekemp@atwoodtate.co.uk Contact: Claire Louise Kemp
Tel: 01865 339628
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. |
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