Assistant Peer Review Performance Manger

Location:  Remote, UK

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The Assistant Peer Review Performance Manager drives the day-to-day peer review performance for a segment of the Research Publishing journal portfolio. The Assistant Peer Review Performance Manager will assess the editor and editorial office performance across all journals, monitoring editor performance and managing expected behaviors and KPIs. They will optimize performance to ensure adherence to best practices and promote a positive author experience at all points in the author lifecycle. They receive direction from their manager and guidance and coaching from senior peers.

How you will make an impact:

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.

Maintain oversight of accurate documentation of peer review management process

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.

Executing and aligning their portfolio toward continuous improvement, workflow optimization, and adoption of peer review best practices and standards

Focusing 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.

Seek guidance on remedial action plans as appropriate.

We are looking for people who:

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.

About Wiley:

Wiley is a trusted leader in research and learning, our pioneering solutions and services are paving the way for knowledge seekers as they work to solve the world’s most important challenges. We are advocates of advancement, empowering knowledge-seekers to transform today’s biggest obstacles into tomorrow’s brightest opportunities.

With over 200 years of experience in publishing, we continue to evolve knowledge seekers’ steps into strides, illuminating their path forward to personal, educational, and professional success at every stage. Around the globe, we break down barriers for innovators, empowering them to advance discoveries in their fields, adapt their workforces, and shape minds.

We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the UK or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for UK and USA based roles. 

When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

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