Commissioning Editor (图书组稿编辑)

We now have an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and motivated Books Commissioning Editor to join our Academic Content department to commission high-quality books, across a range of Taylor & Francis subject areas in Humanities.

The Commissioning Editor will pro-actively grow and manage a list of academic research books, building relationships with academic editors and learned society contacts as well as realising opportunities for growth through organic development and acquisitions. The editor will develop a strong commercial strategy for the program in line with Taylor & Francis’ overall objectives, will grow the book offerings in these key subject areas, and will be aware of competitor strengths and weaknesses to take advantage of opportunities in the market.

The successful applicant should possess strong commercial awareness, exhibit an aptitude for highly organised teamwork, a collegiate attitude towards the sharing of projects and ideas. The ability to work towards demanding targets is essential.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 9th December 2025

What you will be doing:

• Meeting annual commissioning and revenue goals, commissioning new books across a range of subject areas that respond to market needs
• Work alongside editorial assistants to ensure that manuscripts are submitted on time and handed over to production on schedule, and that publication dates are met
• Identifying market needs and recruiting authors to write books that meet said needs; evaluating book proposals for quality, content and market viability
• Proposing quality projects to publishing committee, including compiling an internal proposal document and preliminary financial costing
• Negotiating contract terms with authors and/or their representatives to arrive at favourable agreements
• In consultation with your Publisher, working closely with the Editorial team to develop and maintain strategy for the specific list as a part of the overall strategy of the department
• Close liaison with authors, editorial, production, marketing and sales colleagues to ensure that goals are met
• Other tasks as necessary and specific to the role.