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It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a member of the FTSE 100.\nTaylor & Francis is one of the world’s largest publishers of high-quality, peer reviewed scholarly journals, books, e-books and reference works. We empower learners, thinkers and doers with trusted knowledge that advances research and enriches lives. We bring together diverse people, ideas and opinions to validate and publish the experts, theories and truths that matter. And we’ve been doing this in an unbroken arc since 1798.\nOur purpose is to foster human progress through knowledge. We strongly believe that this requires us to encourage and examine different ideas and voices, so that any work that meets our exacting levels of quality deserves to be included in our publications. This requires open minds, the opportunity for robust debate, and the courage to defend perspectives that stand up to scrutiny, even if they conflict with our personal beliefs or values. Because that’s the only way to find the best obtainable version of the truth and, ultimately, foster human progress. If you agree, then we’d love to hear from you.\n Routledge/Taylor and Francis has an exciting fixed-term maternity cover vacancy for the position of Commissioning Editor on its Built Environment Research list. This is an excellent opportunity to build on your commissioning experience and progress your career.\nWorking alongside a team of three other Editors, this position involves the proactive commissioning of monographs and handbooks across a range of built environment topics including Architecture, Landscape Architecture, and Urban Planning.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nCommissioning new books both through existing contacts and generating new leads\nManaging contracted titles to schedule and to budget\nLiaising with internal and external colleagues to further the success of the list\nRepresenting Routledge at conferences and other events\nMaintaining an Editorial Assistant based in Delhi\nExperience of commissioning academic books would be preferred; though extensive commissioning experience is not necessarily essential.\n What we're looking for:\nThe successful applicant should possess strong commercial awareness,\nExhibit an aptitude for highly organised teamwork\nCollegiate attitude towards the sharing of projects and ideas\nThe ability to work towards demanding targets is essential.\n What we offer in return:\nAn excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture\n25 days annual leave per year plus a day off for your birthday \n3 additional discretionary days off during the holiday season at the end of the year \n4 paid volunteering days each year \nCompany funded single cover private medical insurance \nEmployee assistance programme - offering 24/7 well-being support \nShare Match - Plan that matches every share purchased with two free shares. \nPension scheme \nLife assurance, plus optical and medical care\nWhat you should know:\nClosing date for applications: 20th November 2026\nApplications are shortlisted on a rolling basis, and we will be shortlisting alongside advertising. We, therefore, encourage you to apply at the earliest opportunity.\nYou must have the right to live and work in the UK.\nThis is a hybrid position, with a requirement to work from our Milton Park, Oxfordshire office 3 days each week. To support this working arrangement, we can only consider applicants who are based within a reasonable commuting distance.\nPlease note: Our Milton Park office will be relocating from Milton Park Abingdon to Oxford City Centre in late 2027 / early 2028, offering an exciting new workplace in the heart of the city.\nTraining And Professional Development:\nWe’re passionate about ensuring you have all the tools and resources at your fingertips to reach your short and long-term career goals. We’ll support you in your journey by working together on your own bespoke Taylor & Francis Development Plan, ensuring you have the resources, tools, support and coaching that will get you where you want to be.\nInterview process:\nOnce you have submitted your application, we may get in touch with you for an initial screening conversation or ask you to complete a short video interview to enable us to better understand your skills, experience, and motivation. Following this, you will be invited to attend a competency-based interview, either virtually or in person. Typically, we’d then finish the interview process with a final, 2nd stage interview before extending an offer to the successful applicant.\nWe want all our candidates to shine in our recruitment process. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to ensure you are able to show us your best self. This could include having the application form in a different format, more time for questions, or anything else - please ask us, we are happy to be flexible! Please contact \nBeing ‘you’ at Taylor and Francis:\nHere at Taylor & Francis, we know that many times the 'perfect candidate' doesn't exist, and that people can feel discouraged about applying for a job if they don't fit all the requirements. We encourage you to apply if you're excited about working for us and have some of the skills or experience we're looking for. We believe in the notion that many skills and experiences are transferrable, and you could be just what we need! Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strongly believe in the value of diversity of people and thought. We strive to foster a supportive and inclusive environment where our colleagues can learn, develop, and succeed, all while feeling comfortable with being their true self. 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