Associate Director - Community Development (China)
Associate Director - Community Development (China)
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Job Description
The Community Development team part of the academic journals editorial team at Taylor & Francis drives strategic engagement with the global researcher community. If you have a background in academic publishing and/or research experience with training and engagement activities and are a natural networker this job might be an amazing job opportunity for you!
Reporting to the Director of Community Development this role will forge productive relationships with researchers by:
- Developing deep insights into the regional research ecosystem
- Building capacity with targeted training and engagement activities
- Deepening researcher relationships via outreach programs and regional advisory boards
- Fostering strategic partnerships with key institutions and organizations
- Serving as the primary point of contact for Editorial Development in the region
- Collaborating with regional Commercial and Marketing teams on joint initiatives
- Contributing to the global Community Development strategy
Closing date for applications: 6th August 2025
What youll be doing:
- Design and deliver comprehensive training programs that enhance researcher capabilities in the region including training on research integrity in collaboration with the Ethics team.
- Establish and nurture strategic partnerships with key research institutions societies and organizations to support Editorial Development objectives.
- Develop insights into regional research trends publishing practices and factors that shape the research and publishing ecosystem.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial Marketing and Content teams to achieve integrated organizational goals.
- Develop an annual strategy for researcher engagement in the region in collaboration with the Director of Community Development.
- Organize Editor events including but not limited to regional training advisory boards workshops and networking sessions.
- Analyse initiative outcomes using advanced analytical tools producing monthly performance reports and a comprehensive annual review.
- Proactively identify program and process improvements and contribute innovative solutions to team challenges.
- Enthusiastically engage in self-development resolving skills gaps and developing deep systems knowledge communications skills and sector awareness.
Qualifications :
What were looking for:
- Extensive experience working in academic publishing and/or research
- Knowledge of the research landscape and understanding of researcher needs
- Ability to readily grow their network of connections within the researcher ecosystem
- Proven track record in presentation training and stakeholder engagement
- Strong project management and organizational skills
- Advanced proficiency in workplace software including core MS Office packages (Word Excel Power Point)
- Fluent in both Mandarin and English
- Exceptional communication skills with the ability to translate complex concepts for diverse audiences
- Demonstrated ability to design and facilitate engaging publishing workshops
- Proven track record of building and maintaining strategic partnerships
- Agile mindset with a strong capacity for process improvement and innovation
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining high-quality standards
- Commitment to continuous learning and professional development
- Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic fast-paced research environment
Additional Information :
At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
Location:
- The role will be based in Beijing or Shanghai and you must have the right to live and work in China
- The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Beijing/Shanghai office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.
What we offer in return:
At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.
- An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic flexible working culture
- 20 days (pro-rata for first year) annual leave per year plus an extra day off for your birthday
- 4 paid volunteering days each year
- Paid sick leave of 14 days
- Social insurance and housing fund plus supplementary medical insurance
- Employee assistance programme offering 24/7 well-being support
- Performance bonus
- Annual health screening for employee and spouse optical and medical care
Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis
If youre excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience dont fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources incentives and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy balanced life.
Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits develops and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.
If you have a disability or face another barrier and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position please contact Ivy Ma. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.
We genuinely care about our colleagues promoting work-life balance wellbeing and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: Work :
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