About the Royal Society of Chemistry 

The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) is the world's leading chemistry community, advancing excellence in the chemical sciences. With over 54,000 members and a knowledge business that spans the globe, we are the UK's professional body for chemical scientists, supporting and representing our members and bringing together chemical scientists from all over the world.

A not-for-profit organisation with a heritage that spans 175 years, we have an ambitious international vision for the future. Around the world, we invest in educating future generations of scientists. We raise and maintain standards. We partner with industry and academia, promoting collaboration and innovation. We advise governments on policy. And we promote the talent, information and ideas that lead to great advances in science.

In a complex and changing world, chemistry and the chemical sciences are essential. They are vital in our everyday lives and will be vital in helping the world respond to some of its biggest challenges. We're working to shape the future of the chemical sciences – for the benefit of science and humanity.

About the Role

We're seeking a Publishing Platform Manager to join our Journals department at the Royal Society of Chemistry. In this pivotal role, you'll manage the operation and development of our journals publishing platform, including the implementation and launch of a new commercial off-the-shelf platform.

At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate. Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK, with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role.

In this role it is expected that you will attend the office on an ad-hoc basis. If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as a publishing Subject Matter Expert within the Journal Platform Launch project team
• Develop the future roadmap for platform development and lead its delivery
• Optimize content delivery to readers, improving customer satisfaction and content discoverability
• Be the primary link between RSC and the platform vendor
• Monitor website performance and user interaction
• Ensure platform and content compliance with accessibility standards
• Manage platform spend and make budget recommendations
• Provide technical support and user training on the platform

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in managing or supporting digital platforms and systems
• Strong vendor management and communication skills
• Excellent prioritization and stakeholder management abilities
• Quick learner with strong problem-solving skills
• Solid understanding of academic publishing processes and standards

Desirable Skills

• Experience working within projects
• Experience working with agile product teams
• Experience in requirements gathering and solution delivery
• Systems testing and quality assurance experience

What We Offer

• Opportunity to shape the future of scientific publishing
• Collaborative work environment with cutting-edge technology
• Continuous learning and development opportunities
• Chance to work with a respected scientific organization
• Flexible and hybrid working arrangements

Please find the full job description here.

Diversity and Inclusion

At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.

As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@rsc.org or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.

If you're passionate about scientific publishing and have a knack for managing complex digital platforms, we want to hear from you. Join us in making a difference in the world of chemistry!

To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you're excited about this role.