About the role
The Regional Studies Association (RSA) is searching for a Head of Publishing part time. This is a key role within the RSA, responsible for developing the publishing programme, upholding the portfolio’s reputation for academic quality and innovation, establishing and maintaining effective systems, contracting editors and managing budgets. You will work closely with the RSA’s journal editors-in-chief, editorial boards, publishing partners and others to deliver and develop a highly regarded publishing programme comprising six academic journals and two book series. Your work will contribute to the development of regional studies by shaping the publishing programme in collaboration with our community and in response to emerging trends in publishing and the field.
About the RSA
The RSA is a world-renowned learned society and UK-registered charity, which promotes regional and urban research, development and policy. We support the global community for regional researchers, practitioners and policymakers by publishing specialist journals and books and running conferences, events and networks for our members.
We are an equal opportunities employer and offer our staff flexible arrangements for combining working from home with work based at our offices located at the University of Sussex campus (Falmer, Brighton). Our offices are situated on campus at the University of Sussex, in the beautiful South Downs. We are easily accessible by public transport, have dedicated cycle routes from Brighton and Lewes.
Our benefits include:
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays (pro rata)
- Workplace pension scheme available.
- Superb on-site facilities including café, library, relaxation facilities.
- Discount on campus sports/gym membership.
- Cycle to work scheme
If you are looking to work for a charity focused on making a genuine impact on regional and urban development, we would love to hear from you.
Head of Publishing Job Description
How to apply etc.
You are welcome to make informal enquiries to Rhiannon Johnson at Inspired Selection
Please send your CV and covering letter to: Inspired Selection
Closing date: early applications may be prioritised. Applications are welcomed from candidates from a diverse range of backgrounds.
Interviews are scheduled to take place in early February.