Editor in Chief - Agriculture
Wiley
EditorialFull TimeFrom £40k
- Location
- United Kingdom (Remote) (Remote)
- Posted
- May 26, 2026
Job Description
Role overview
Wiley’s prestigious life sciences portfolio is looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join the team as Editor in Chief, Agriculture. You will leverage your background in scientific research, knowledge of the publishing landscape, and strong communication and networking skills to drive the strategic development of one or more journals. Your role will involve raising the profile and visibility of these journals within the community, attracting new authors and content, and ensuring the adoption of best practices and highest ethical standards in publishing. The Editor in Chief will also be involved in the peer review process and decision-making of submitted manuscripts.
Responsibilities
- Leverage your network, subject area knowledge, and desk research skills to drive content acquisition and submissions growth across the agriculture and ecology portfolio.
- Strategically develop one or more journals from scientific and publishing perspectives within the context of the broader agriculture and ecology journals portfolio.
- Establish and maintain a strong network of scientists who are the journals’ authors, peer reviewers, and board members.
- Represent Wiley and the agriculture portfolio at conferences and through in-person and virtual outreach activities at universities and research institutes.
- Contribute to the editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision-making for manuscripts submitted to several journals.
- Collaborate with your manager and colleagues to establish a team culture of trust, respect, and high performance.
Qualifications
- A PhD degree in Agriculture, Agronomy, Agroecology, or a related field, with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments.
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with a flexible and innovative approach to problems and a focus on defining and achieving outcomes.
- Ability to work in a collaborative setting and achieve results through personal influence and engagement.
- A self-motivated, diplomatic, and flexible approach with outstanding organizational and time management skills.
- An excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).
- A strong understanding of scientific publishing, including commissioning and the peer-review process.
- Prior experience in the publishing industry is highly desired.
- A keen interest in science communication and a strong desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research.
- Confidence to present and represent the journal portfolio at conferences and through institute visits, nurture existing contacts, and develop new networks, including the willingness to travel.
Application Information
- When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: 36,100 GBP to 51,833 GBP