Publishing Director, Springer Journals

Job Title: Publishing Director, Springer Journals

Location: London or Milan - Hybrid working model  

Applications Deadline: 10th May 2026

About Springer Nature

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About The Brand 

Springer is a leading global scientific, technical and medical portfolio, providing researchers in academia, scientific institutions and corporate R&D departments with quality content through innovative information, products and services. Springer has one of the strongest STM and HSS eBook collections and archives, as well as a comprehensive range of hybrid and open access journals. Springer is part of Springer Nature, a global publisher of robust and insightful science, supporting the development of new areas of research and making ideas and knowledge accessible around the world. As part of Springer Nature, Springer sits alongside other trusted brands like Nature Portfolio, BMC and Palgrave Macmillan. Visit springer.com and follow @SpringerNature.

About the Role 

The Publishing Director role is a key strategic component of the Springer Journals portfolio structure. You will be responsible for driving and managing the strategic growth and development of a global portfolio of journals, and both contributing to and articulating our strategy. You will contribute to and help drive the overall success of the publishing unit by managing, developing and nurturing a team of individuals. You will create an environment to successfully engage with external editors and editorial board members, attract the best authors, and to deliver the publishing programme in a timely and efficient manner.

The position is offered on a full-time permanent basis. It can be based in our London or Milan offices on a hybrid working model. 

Role responsibilities:   

• Create a positive and energetic team environment, providing trusted management in which your team are engaged, can learn and develop and understand what is expected and the value of their contribution to the business.  
• Drive the editorial and publishing development of a portfolio of journals
• Understand and engage regularly with external editors and the research communities that your journals serve
• Understand and engage regularly with society/institutional publishing partners.
• Ensure implementation of strategy and new policies, workflows, systems and processes.
• Contribute to the wider Springer Journals division, taking part in cross-departmental projects and/or company-wide task forces and working groups.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:   

• Demonstrable experience of leading a team within a scientific/academic publishing environment
• Excellent management and communication skills
• Excellent leadership and team-building qualities
• Excellent English language skills
• Proven experience of translating market opportunities into profitable business models
• Thorough understanding of the research or scientific process as it pertains to publishing
• Thorough understanding of the needs of editors, authors and referees as key customers
• Strong analytical and commercial skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for excellence in research and science
• Educated to a minimum of degree level or equivalent, preferably in a relevant field of study

To apply, please submit:

• a CV 
• a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying 

Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:

Attracts Top Talent, Builds Effective Teams, Business Development, Conflict Management, Courage, Data analytics / Quantitative Skills, Decision Quality, Negotiation Skills, Persuasion, Portfolio Development & Management

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Internal applicants from other journal hubs are welcome to apply.

Job Posting End Date:

11-05-2026