About the Role
The Assistant Peer Review Performance Manager drives the day-to-day peer review performance for a segment of the Research Publishing journal portfolio. They will optimize performance to ensure adherence to best practices and promote a positive author experience at all points in the peer review lifecycle. They receive direction from their manager and guidance and coaching from senior peers.
Job Responsibilities
•Provide journal-level oversight of the manuscript peer review process from submission to final editorial decision and export to content operations for a portfolio of journals within Research Publishing using best practice principles and effective time management practices.
•Support the editor and editorial office across all journals in their remit.
•Maintain oversight of accurate documentation of peer review management processes.
•Identify and raise integrity concerns and action any outcomes from investigations as needed.
•Adopt new services/tools when offered or enhanced workflows are rolled out.
•Execute and align the journals in their remit toward continuous improvement, workflow optimization, and adoption of peer review best practices and standards.
•Focus on the value-added strategies and tactics associated with the delivery of a rendered decision, including such themes as speed to decision, quality of author experience, and integrity of manuscript and workflows that underpin the peer review process.
Required Qualifications
•Bachelor's degree or equivalent or relevant industry experience.
•Relevant or transferable experience in publishing.
•Data literate, able to quickly adapt to new systems and platforms.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills – need clear and authoritative communication to direct/influence colleagues in other roles.
Preferred Qualifications
•Experience managing journal editorial offices or using electronic submission systems.
•Data proficient; knowledge of SharePoint, Microsoft Suite, Power BI; able to 'self-service' data.
•Project management experience.
Compensation
For more than 200 years, Wiley has transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world, driving what's next in science, education, and publishing.
Salary Range: 25,600.00 GBP to 34,933.33 GBP. The range represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting for roles in the United Kingdom, Canada, USA, Austria, Czechia, Denmark, France, Greece, Italy, Netherlands, Romania, or Spain. The ultimate salary offered may be higher or lower and will be set based on non-discriminatory factors including geographic location, skills, and competencies.
When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.
