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Dear All,

  

We are recruiting to the role of University of Westminster Press Scholarly Publications Manager. This role is an exciting opportunity to build on the existing success of the University of Westminster Press, a digital first open access publisher of peer reviewed academic books, policy briefs and journals that was launched in 2015.

 

Reporting to (and working closely with) the Research Environment and Scholarly Communications Lead, the post-holder will be responsible for managing day to day operations and contributing to the strategic development of the University of Westminster Press (UWP), working with the UWP Editorial Board, authors, editors and colleagues, ensuring the continuous flow of open access articles/books from acquisition through peer review to post production dissemination, maintaining quality standards and promoting published content. They will also work closely with colleagues to further develop the University’s Open Research Environment.

 

The role sits in the Research Environment and Scholarly Communications team, which is based within the Research and Knowledge Exchange Office, and works closely with the Library and Archives Service at the University of Westminster. The team leads on open research, research data management, the responsible use of metrics, researcher development, research ethics and integrity, research impact, research information management and research analytics at the University.

  

This post is graded at an NG6 – the salary band for which is £41,715-£46,327 (including inner London weighting). 

 

The closing date for applications is Sunday 25^th July 2021. Further details about the position can be accessed at University of Westminster Press Scholarly Publications Manager  (Job reference: 50051774) or potential candidates can get in touch with me directly. We anticipate that interviews will happen ‘virtually’ on Monday 2^nd August and/or Tuesday 3^rd August 2021.

 

Kind regards,

 

Jenny

 

 

 

Jenny Evans | Research Environment and Scholarly Communications Lead | Research and Knowledge Exchange Office | E: [log in to unmask] | @jennye | westminster.ac.uk

 

Please note I am currently working from home. The most effective way to contact me is via email or if you are from within the University of Westminster please try Microsoft Teams.