Editor-in-Chief - Education
Wiley
EditorialFull TimeFrom £40k
- Posted
- June 1, 2026
Job Description
Role overview
Wiley’s prestigious social science and humanities (SSH) portfolio is looking for a dynamic and ambitious individual to join the team as Editor-in-Chief, Education. You will leverage your background in educational research, publishing landscape knowledge, and strong communication and global 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 overseeing the peer review process and manuscript decision-making, ensuring the adoption of best practices and ethical publishing standards.
How You Will Make An Impact
- Leverage international networks and knowledge of educational research, along with desk research skills, to drive high-quality submissions in key subject areas to the Education portfolio.
- Strategically develop one or more journals from scientific and publishing perspectives within the context of the broader Education portfolio.
- Establish and maintain a strong global network of researchers and practitioners who serve as authors, peer reviewers, and board members for the journals.
- Represent Wiley and the Education portfolio at conferences and through in-person and virtual outreach activities at universities and research institutes.
- Oversee the editorial evaluation, peer review, and decision-making for submitted manuscripts.
- Collaborate closely with external and internal editorial colleagues.
- Work with your manager and colleagues to establish a team culture of trust, respect, and high performance.
What We Look For
- A PhD degree in educational research with an excellent research background and a strong understanding of recent trends and developments in various educational contexts.
- Manuscript handling experience, including pre-screening, peer review, final decision-making, appeals, and integrity cases.
- Demonstrated commissioning experience, including identifying priority topics, approaching prospective authors, agreeing on outlines and timelines, and guiding authors through to submission.
- Strong global networks within research communities.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders.
- Ability to work collaboratively and achieve results through personal influence and engagement.
- A flexible and innovative approach to problems, with a focus on defining and achieving outcomes.
- Outstanding organizational and time management skills, with an excellent command of the English language (both written and verbal).
- A strong understanding of scientific publishing and a desire to advocate for innovations in publishing and open research.
- Confidence to present and represent the Education portfolio at international conferences and institute visits, nurture existing contacts, and develop new networks.
Compensation and Benefits
- Salary Range: 40,200 GBP to 57,533 GBP
Application Information
- When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.