Associate Director - Community Development (Europe) - Remote

Overview

The Associate Director for Community Development will drive strategic engagement with the global researcher community, fostering relationships and building capacity through various initiatives.

In Short

• Develop insights into the regional research ecosystem.
• Build capacity with targeted training and engagement activities.
• Deepen researcher relationships via outreach programs.
• Foster partnerships with key institutions.
• Serve as the primary contact for Editorial Development.
• Collaborate with Commercial and Marketing teams.
• Contribute to global Community Development strategy.
• Organize Editor events and workshops.
• Analyze initiative outcomes and produce reports.
• Identify program improvements and contribute solutions.

Requirements

• Experience in academic publishing and/or research.
• Knowledge of the research landscape.
• Ability to grow connections within the researcher ecosystem.
• Track record in presentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong project management skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office packages.
• Exceptional communication skills.
• Experience in designing and facilitating workshops.
• Proven ability to build strategic partnerships.
• Agile mindset for process improvement.

Benefits

• Excellent work/life balance with flexible culture.
• Home-based role with regular travel.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days annual leave plus extra day for birthday.
• German Bank Holidays.
• 3 discretionary holiday days at year-end.
• 4 paid volunteering days each year.
• Pension scheme support.
• Employee assistance programme.