Job Description

Research Integrity Manager - Permanent - Hybrid - 62,810 - 70,665

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:

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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:

The Sage Research Integrity team is committed to maintaining the highest standards of ethical publishing across Sage's journals. The team focuses on resolving and correcting publication ethics issues as well as proactively working to prevent these issues from occurring on Sage journals.


Our proactive approach ensures the integrity of the scholarly record by addressing potential issues before they escalate. We collaborate with various departments and participate in industry initiatives to tackle challenges such as paper mills and AI misuse.

Could you be our ne

w Research Integrity Manager? Are you?

A research integrity expert with excellent understanding of research, publication ethics and be familiar with industry best practices in these areas. An experienced manager who knows how to develop people and processes within publishing. Proficient at managing multiple expectations from diverse stakeholders Experienced in navigating complex ethical issues and managing time-sensitive situations with confidence, discretion and good judgement. A strong and collaborative communicator, with robust problem solving skills

Your new role:

The Research Integrity Manager is responsible for leading the successful resolution of publication ethics cases by managing a team of research integrity staff. The role works globally and across multiple departments to ensure publication ethics cases at Sage are resolved in line with Sage policies and industry best practices.


Key responsibilities include:



Work with the Associate Director, Research Integrity, to implement and embed SAGE's policies, processes, internal and external resources around research, pre-publication and post-publication ethics Supervise the investigation of authors, reviewers or editors where publication misconduct is suspected/identified; communicate with external (occasionally adversarial) parties, including research institutions where required. Successfully guide the team in achieving SAGE's goal to maintain our reputation as a high quality ethical publisher. Provide regular reporting on cases and trends to the Associate Director, Research Integrity and other senior leads and identify tactical ways to reduce the risk of problems arising in the first place or enable more efficient resolution of problems. Effectively collaborate with Editorial, Peer Review and Production teams to ensure research integrity breaches are adequately understood, escalated and resolved. Create resources and training to ensure high level of research integrity expertise within the research integrity team, including staying up to date on evolving areas of publishing ethics breaches and international research practices. Lead on the management of complex ethics cases arising on Sage journals: review submitted or published articles flagged as having potential ethical problems and create solutions to these problems. Act as the point of escalation for the most complex and sensitive cases Participate in industry projects and working groups; be an ambassador for Sage's research integrity work externally.

Overview of benefits:

25 days holiday excluding bank holidays full-time/pro-rated for part-time roles 2 additional 'floating days' of personal leave, in recognition that each of us has cultural, religious, or family commitments that fall at times when the company is not closed. Life assurance Income protection Access to Sage books and journals Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications Hybrid working arrangements - In office 20% of contracted hours. We work flexibly and most staff can choose to work from home for up to 80% of their contracted hours.

Other benefits, which may change include:



Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office Home working allowance Travel insurance Healthy lifestyle reimbursement Access to the Company doctor Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan) Anniversary trip
If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact humanresources@sagepub.co.uk. We will respond to any requests for support in a timely manner. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.

A cover letter is important to us,

this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position.

Closing date for applications: Thursday 29th May 2025

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward if we receive a high volume of applications. 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 that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome 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 creating value through diversity is what makes us strong. As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.