Publishing Director - STEM at Informa in United Kingdom

companyDescription This role is available in both the UK and India. Applications close on 31st May 2026. 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. What we offer in return: At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. 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. jobDescription The Publishing Director leads the strategic development and commercial success of one of our STEM  portfolios, driving growth across multiple business models while ensuring excellence in research dissemination. This senior leadership position combines strategic portfolio management with deep market expertise to shape the future of academic publishing. Key Accountabilities: Strategic Leadership and Portfolio Management Develop and execute comprehensive 3-year business plans to drive portfolio growth, with direct accountability for article volumes and revenue targets across multiple business models. Identify and pursue opportunities for portfolio expansion through new journal launches/merges, sections and acquisitions Report regularly on progress against key performance indicators and strategic objectives Lead strategic initiatives in Open Research aligned with portfolio requirements. With the Editorial Development team oversee the development and maintenance of society relationships in collaboration to drive portfolio growth through new acquisitions and successful contract renewals. Proactively identify and capitalize on market opportunities through data-driven decision-making Stay ahead of industry trends and competitor activities to inform product development and innovation Ensure portfolio alignment with commercial roadmaps and market demand Develop and execute strategies to monetize content while maintaining market relevance Team Leadership Lead and develop a high performing global team across multiple time zones ensuring regional requirements are met by our teams Design and deliver annual workforce plans to ensure optimal resource allocation and to ensure talent attraction, development and retention in appropriate geographic locations. Mentor and coach Executive Publishers to drive consistent and highly effective performance management and development Foster cross-functional collaboration with Leadership, Editorial Development, Ethics, and Commercial teams Cross functional collaboration Work with Leadership and Operational Excellence colleagues to optimize service delivery Collaborate with Editorial Development, Publishing Ethics and Integrity and Performance and Planning team to drive continuous improvement and business growth Partner with marketing teams to promote portfolio growth initiatives Work closely with our commercial teams to adjust the portfolio to best match commercial roadmaps – ensure commercial have keen oversight of the development of the portfolio Contribute to company-wide strategic initiatives in Researcher Services Keep abreast of global changes to the process of monetising content, to ensure program remains relevant, commercially viable and in pace with market dynamics qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience of: Proven track record in strategic management of a £50m+ profit center Comprehensive understanding of academic publishing business models and market dynamics Deep knowledge of research funder policies and institutional buying patterns Extensive subject area expertise and understanding of key customer needs Advanced financial analysis and business planning capabilities Demonstrated success in stakeholder management and driving innovation Skills and Behaviours Required Strategic mindset with strong decision-making capabilities Excellence in business results optimization Superior influencing and communication abilities Strong commercial acumen and customer focus Proven leadership and team development skills Driving Continuous Improvement Creativity and Change Management Willing to manage globally with teams to east and west of own location Advanced numerical and verbal reasoning abilities Exceptional relationship-building capabilities Willingness to travel on a frequent and global basis to engage with customers and team. additionalInformation 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. Our Milton Park office will be relocating to Oxford city centre in late 2027 / early 2028, offering an exciting new workplace in the heart of the city. The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our officesto 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 with at least one day per week spent in our office in Milton Park, Oxfordshire. The remainder of your in-person time can be spent in either Milton Park or Colchester. 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 Emma Kelly. Your request will be dealt with in the strictest confidence. Taylor & Francis Group, an Informa Business We want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you can show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, having more time for questions, or anything else. Please ask us; we are happy to be flexible! Please contact recruitment@tandf.co.uk Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life. 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. 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: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers 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. https://www.linkedin.com/company/taylor-&-francis-group/life/79e0c27c-afdf-4bbb-84e6-5f8ed5e10bb8/