Open Press Editorial Manager

Hours: full time considered up to a maximum of 37.5 hours per week.

Requests for flexible working options will be considered (subject to business need).

Contract Type: Maternity cover until 28^th June 2026

See current salary scales.

Applications must be received by midnight of the closing date.

Expected Interview date: 9^th May (TBC), in person (online can be requested)

Expected start date: June 2025 

About the role

This is an exciting opportunity to manage & develop the Open Press University of Sussex (OPUS) service during a period of maternity cover.

OPUS is a Diamond Open Access press hosted in the Library, publishing an array of books, toolkits and Open Educational Resources that are openly available across the globe, expanding the reach & impact of Sussex research and modelling a sustainable and non-commercial mode of academic publishing.

As Editorial Manager, you’ll oversee the commission, submission, production & promotion of all titles, working with authors and colleagues across the Faculties and playing a key role in the development of the University’s strategic aims around Open Research.  

You’ll work with the Research & Open Scholarship team in support of the academic community, situating the press and its work in the University’s thriving culture of progressive research.

About you

We are looking for someone with a keen interest in & experience of Open Access publishing, with the imagination and drive to develop a service that is dedicated to community-led scholarly communication.

With a demonstrable knowledge of the academic publishing landscape, and a skillset that includes the abilities to manage people, processes and deadlines, you’ll have excellent communication & organisational skills and a commitment to delivering an excellent service for our authors.

OPUS is part of a flourishing community of academic publishers who are daring to be different. If you value academic integrity, non-profit motives, and models of publishing that strive to be inclusive, please consider applying.

About our Division

Please find further information regarding the division at Library: University of Sussex

Why work here

Sussex is a renowned, multi-accredited, research-led International University and this is only possible because of the people that work here. Whether you are a member of Faculty, part of a Professional Services team or a Student, it’s our people that make us great and we want you to be part of that.

Find out more about our reward and benefits package.

Find out about our equality, diversity and inclusion

Further Key Information

Please contact Sam Nesbit on S.Nesbit@sussex.ac.uk for informal enquiries.

For full details and how to apply please click the 'Apply' button, above.

The University of Sussex values the diversity of its staff and students, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

The University requires that work undertaken for the University is performed in the UK.

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