Job Description

Overview

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You\xe2\x80\x99ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.

Our guaranteed independence means we\xe2\x80\x99re free to:

• Do more \xe2\x80\x93 supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
• Work together \xe2\x80\x93 building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning
• Think long-term \xe2\x80\x93 experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team:

• The Books Editorial team commissions and develops a wide range of texts and online resources across the social sciences and vocational areas.
• The new Commissioning Editor role is in our Business & Management team.
• The successful candidate will be working alongside other Senior Commissioning Editors and a Publisher and focusing on textbooks for undergraduate students.
• The new Commissioning Editor will also work closely with colleagues in the sales, marketing, production and design teams.
• As a team, we are committed to commissioning great content and pedagogy that supports teaching and learning and contributes to the development of knowledge in the disciplines we cover.

• We pride ourselves on providing an excellent publishing service to our authors, nurturing their talent, and optimising the sales and impact of their books.
• We make Diversity, Equity and Inclusion a guiding principle both for developing our content and our team.

Could you be our new Commissioning Editor? Are you?

• Able to assess opportunities for publishing new books and new editions
• Confident in creating positive, engaged working relationships that get the most out of authors
• Able to make sound commercial decisions that impact positively on product development and profitability.
• Effective at collaborating with internal colleagues to achieve project goals and strategic objectives.
• Able to show excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to delegate effectively.

• Able to negotiate successfully and efficiently with stakeholders
• Knowledgeable of the academic market or a demonstrable interest in gaining this knowledge.
• Willing to commit to Sage\xe2\x80\x99s DEI pledge and actively seek to support our DEI goals through your publishing:

Your new role:

• You will commission authors to write new books and new editions, working to a hitlist and targets.
• Manage multiple projects at different stages of the writing and publishing process to deadlines and to plan.
• Make commercial decisions, manage costs, and analyse sales and financial data.
• Establish and maintain mutually beneficial relationships with authors.
• Collaborate effectively with colleagues over the production, design, marketing and selling of the books you work on.

• Develop a deep knowledge of the market and share this with colleagues.
• Actively contribute to a positive team culture where everyone feels welcome and included and where we strive for continuous improvement.
• Work closely and collaboratively with an Editorial Assistant/Assistant Editor.

If you are an individual with a disability and you need any support during the application process, please email our Human Resources department . All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.

Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.

Caveat

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong. As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we\'re open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.

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