Assistant Manager of Government Affairs

Job Description:

We believe in bold ideas diverse perspectives and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here your curiosity fuels progress your voice shapes innovation and your ambition helps redefine whats possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact challenges and drives whats next to power infinite possibilities for our customers colleagues and society at large.

About the Role:

The Assistant Manager Government Affairs is a proactive and execution-oriented professional who demonstrates strong interest in policy engagement external communication and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires an outgoing and positive individual who enjoys daily operational work takes ownership of assigned tasks and effectively coordinates both internal and external stakeholders.

How you will make an impact:

Supports liaison and engagement with government agencies and key external stakeholders; expands and deepens engagement with industry stakeholders

Leads and coordinates internal and external stakeholders in the end-to-end execution of collaborative projects and events with government academic institutions.

Monitors and collects policy development; synthesizes and analyzes findings into actionable insights aligned with business needs

Delivers assigned tasks efficiently on time and to a high standard of quality

What we look for:

Well-versed in STM publishing and research policy and industry landscape; intellectually curious and a committed lifelong learner

Proven track record of project management and cross-border cross-cultural and cross-organizational communication; able to deliver strong results under high-pressure conditions

Extensive experience with policy documents and professional writing; adept at distilling key insights from complex and voluminous information

Outgoing positive and high-energy with genuine passion for the work; comfortable with a reasonable degree of business travel and external engagement activities

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelors degree required masters degree preferred; 3 years of experience in government affairs STM publishing or university and research institutions

In-depth knowledge of publishing and research-related policies and key stakeholders with strong industry insight and awareness

Demonstrated experience in leading and managing collaborative projects and coordinating high-profile global delegation visits and meetings.

Established network of government and industry key stakeholders is preferred with the ability to strategically expand and cultivate relationship pipelines

We power infinite possibilities.

For more than 200 years weve transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today our global team of innovators creators and experts is driving whats next in science education and publishingcreating impact that reaches everywhere.

Were not just observers of progress. Were the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs advancing learning and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives.

Here your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything.

Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression national origin disability protected veteran status genetic information or based on any individuals status in any group or class protected by applicable federal state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates needle movers and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community learn and grow.

We are committed to fair transparent pay and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to geographic location skills and competencies. Wiley proactively displays target base pay range for United Kingdom Canada and USA based roles.

When applying please attach your resume/CV to be considered.