Job Description

We are the world's largest university press. That means we serve the academic community as no other publisher can. We work in partnership with institutions and learned societies to bring a world of knowledge to the fingertips of students and researchers worldwide.



The goal is impact. Together with our academic communities, we curate and seamlessly connect together the ideas that push their fields forward, so they can learn from them, add to them, and continue a virtuous cycle of scholarship.



And because we are a part of the academic community and guided in everything we do by our mission, we re-invest in our people, our publishing, and the world-leading research institution of which we are part.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As our new Assistant Manager for Open Access Strategy, you will provide high-level support to the open access (OA) strategy team in managing, administering, analysing, and developing the Press's OA and open research programme.



Duties will include:


Manage relationships with selected Read and Publish customers. Ensure the efficient application of their OA publishing accounts, particularly through good communication, improving workflows, and data management. Support colleagues in the OA strategy team with management of wider Read and Publish accounts. Provide problem-solving support and analysis for the OA strategy team. Respond to external and internal queries and requests about the OA programme. Liaise with internal departments to resolve issues raised by authors and journal editors. Provide accurate and clear data on the OA programme to assist with communications, reporting, OA policy decisions, and OA sales arrangements. Gather market intelligence on OA and open research including monitoring competitor activity to help keep journals staff informed on industry developments and to inform OA and open research strategy. Maintain and develop internal and external OA training and communication resources. Support the continuous improvement of author and customer open access workflows, including through suggesting and implementing improvements. Document best practice. Participate in and represent OUP at designated external publishing/industry groups and initiatives. Attend appropriate conferences and industry events as appropriate and compile summary reports on those events to distribute internally.

We operate a hybrid working policy that requires a minimum of 2 days per week in the Oxford office.

ABOUT YOU

Publishing or transferable professional experience. Understanding of open access, including business models, sales models, policy initiatives, and the opportunities, sensitivities, and challenges of open access models. Understanding of journals publishing, including editorial processes, production processes, marketing, industry trends, systems, competitors, and technology. Good communication skills. Excellent time management and organisational skills. Excellent attention to detail. Ability to analyse data effectively.

Please note this is a 6 month fixed term contract covering maternity leave, with the possibility of an extension.

BENEFITS

We care about work/life balance here at OUP. With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week. We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.



We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.



This role comes with the added benefit of a discretionary annual payment.



Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.

QUERIES

Please contact grace.mcfadyen@oup.com with any queries relating to this role.

We are committed to supporting diversity in our workforce, and ensuring an inclusive environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek to employ a workforce representative of the markets that we serve and encourage applications from all.



Division:Academic
Department:Journals Editorial HumSoc
Closing Date:13 July 2025
Salary:In the region of 30,000 dependent on skills and experience.
Location:OUP UK - Oxford
Postcode:OX2 6DP
Full Time / Part Time:Full Time
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