Job Description

Associate Editor - Permanent - 40,370 - 42,649

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You'll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.


Our guaranteed independence means we're free to:

Do more

- supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact

Work together

- building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

Think long-term

- experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team:

Our team is at the heart of our mission to empower researchers and educators. We collaborate closely with marketing, production, and sales, to ensure our journals are of the highest quality and have a significant impact. We pride ourselves on maintaining positive relationships with journal editorial boards and publishing partners while delivering outstanding service and mentorship.

Could you be our new Associate Editor? Are you?

Experienced in coordinating journal management activities such as recruiting editors, presenting at editorial board meetings, improving journal performance, peer review and workflows. Data driven in approach, interpreting performance metrics to guide journal growth strategy and deliver measurable improvements. Knowledgeable in research ethics to identify issues early and act appropriately to safeguard integrity. A confident communicator who can present clearly, write persuasively, and influence with impact. Skilled at building and sustaining relationships across teams, external societies and institutions. Highly organised and detail focused, able to balance priorities and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced setting. Technically proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and IT tools, using them to streamline workflows and enhance productivity.

Your new role:

You'll actively manage a portfolio of journals to improve their quality, profile, market share, and financial performance.


Set and uphold publishing standards by embedding clear guidance across peer review, research integrity, and editorial workflows. Build and empower editorial boards by recruiting diverse expertise and enabling members to drive journal growth. Deliver financial performance by growing revenues and managing costs to ensure sustainable profitability. Provide actionable insights by using data and metrics to inform editorial strategy and strengthen society partnerships. Secure and sustain partnerships through effective contract negotiations and financial reporting Represent SAGE at conferences and lead editorial board meetings that advance journal visibility. Ensure journal success by coordinating production, promotion, and distribution to improve reach and impact. Integrate new titles seamlessly by leading acquisitions from contract to publication with strong cross-team collaboration.

Overview of benefits:

25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) with 2 additional floating personal days. Hybrid working up to 2 days per week in office and a home working allowance. Life assurance, income protection, and travel insurance. Private medical cover and access to the company doctor. Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications, including access to Sage books and journals. Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office. Healthy lifestyle reimbursement and anniversary trips. Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan).

We're a Disability Confident Employer (Level 1).

If you'd like to apply under this scheme, please let us know in your application.


We're committed to making our recruitment process accessible and inclusive. If you'd like to request reasonable adjustments, please email humanresources@sagepub.co.uk. Please note we only accept applications via email if an adjustment has been agreed.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 11th December 2025

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and to sustaining a culture that celebrates diversity, encourages authenticity, and builds a deep sense of belonging. We encourage applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, or belief as crafting value through diversity is what makes us strong.