Global Acquisitions Director, Physics NEW

Redwood Publishing Recruitment

Redwood is very excited to be partnering with a leading international academic publisher to find a talented Global Acquisitions Director, Physics, to lead the strategic development of content acquisition across the company’s global publishing portfolio, focusing on Physics. The Global Acquisitions Director will be responsible for identifying, evaluating and securing high-quality manuscripts, book proposals and academic content that align with the company’s editorial vision and market goals. This is a full-time permanent position, which offers either hybrid working or remote working, but candidates must be based in the UK.

This pivotal hire demands someone who has established a significant professional network within the field.

Key responsibilities of the role of Global Acquisitions Director, Physics will include:

• Developing and implementing the acquisitions strategy for academic books, journals and digital content

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with authors, researchers, academic institutions and thought leaders

• Evaluate proposals and manuscripts for quality, relevance and market potential

• Collaborate closely with marketing, production and editorial teams to ensure timely and successful publication

• Lead a team of acquisition editors and production editors

• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging research areas to inform acquisition priorities

• Negotiate publishing contracts and manage author onboarding processes.

This strategic hire demands someone who has established a significant professional network within the field.

To be successful in this role you will have

• Educated to degree level or above in Physics or a related subject

• A minimum of 7 years plus experience in acquisitions or editorial roles within scholarly publishing within the area of Physics

• A track record acquiring Physics titles, with a strong subject-specific foundation and a clear focus on book publishing

• A proven track record of successful content acquisition and author relationship management

• A strong understanding of academic publishing markets and trends

• The ability to lead and inspire a team in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment

Familiarity with digital publishing platforms and open access models is a plus, as is experience working with international authors and global academic markets.

This role offers an excellent salary and benefits package and the opportunity to drive growth and innovation in scholarly publishing.

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