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Team Lead, Collection Management & Acquisition

Springer Nature

OtherFull Time
Location
London, UK (Hybrid)
Posted
June 6, 2026

Job Description

Role overview

The Team Lead, Collections Management and Acquisition is responsible for the journal-level Topical Collection launches and management. This role will work with Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors to maintain a healthy collections pipeline and improve commissioning efficiency and effectiveness, ensuring growth within respective portfolios and meeting assigned targets for collection launches, submissions, and publications.

This position reports to the Head of Collections Management and Acquisition and is a hybrid role based in London, supporting effective collaboration and aligning with business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Lead a collections management team, focusing on building effective teams, developing talent, and directing work.
  • Recruit a diverse mix of highly qualified and motivated individuals for Commissioning Editor and Managing Editor roles.
  • Supervise, motivate, monitor, and coach a team of Commissioning Editors and Managing Editors, taking responsibility for their ongoing training, development, and performance.
  • Execute the strategy for growing quality content via Topical Collections, directing work, driving results, and demonstrating a strategic mindset.
  • Work closely with the Head of Collections Management and Acquisition to define the strategic direction of Topical Collection launches within assigned portfolios to reach agreed targets.
  • Align with journal editors on collections planning and continuous process improvement.
  • Report results and challenges, actively propose solutions, and work closely with the manager towards team targets.
  • Support the development of tools and systems needed to grow Collections content at scale, utilizing data analytics, quantitative skills, market intelligence, and publishing workflows & systems.
  • Provide feedback based on market needs and daily operations to optimize the delivery of Collections content on our platforms.
  • Provide feedback based on market needs and daily operations to improve daily commissioning activities aimed at identifying and inviting the best potential authors to the assigned journal portfolio.
  • Provide feedback based on market needs and daily operations to the line manager to increase the efficiency of submissions and peer review with the support of the Submission and Peer Review system team.
  • Work with key internal stakeholders to ensure the goals of the Collections Management and Acquisition team are achieved and the needs of our research communities are met.
  • Maintain close collaboration with the publishing team to keep them informed of Topical Collection initiatives and seek their input and feedback as needed.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree minimum.
  • People management and supervisory skills.
  • Previous experience managing a target-driven team is highly beneficial.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build both internal and external relationships.
  • A willingness and proven ability to work in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
  • Detail and quality-oriented with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
  • Experience of the organizational complexities in a matrix organization is desirable.
  • Related work experience in STM publishing, with a proven track record of content acquisition, would be an advantage.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Competitive salary range.
  • Great employee benefits.

Application Information

  • Please submit a CV and covering letter outlining your experience and interest for the role.
  • Job Posting End Date: 1-07-2026