Managing Editor – Nature

Nature is the world’s leading scientific journal and is the flagship publication of Nature Publishing Group. With its authoritative journalism and opinion, a leading position in its science research content, and worldwide influence and engagement, Nature stands ready to undertake a period of further investment in both print and online formats. The publisher and the Editor-in-Chief of Nature wish to employ a senior manager who will take direct responsibility for the implementation of the publishing programme and for key aspects of publishing and editorial management.

Applicants must have a demonstrable familiarity with the scientific landscape, a strong commercial drive, and the ability to manage projects and to achieve demanding goals in a way that stimulates and inspires the colleagues on whom they depend. The job is based in the London offices of the Nature Publishing Group (NPG), and involves close interactions with colleagues in other parts of Europe, the United States and the Asia-Pacific.

Candidates should have prior commercial and editorial experience, preferably in scientific publishing. They should be comfortable with print and online media and have had experience of running projects and managing teams. Contact details: please send your CV, a summary of relevant experience, and your current salary, quoting reference number to NPG/LON/815, to Geetika Juneja, Personnel Assistant, at londonpersonnel@macmillan.co.uk All candidates must demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK to be considered for the vacancy. Closing Date: 14 February 2008.