Project Manager - Publishing; Part Time

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Project Manager (Part‑Time)
We are looking for a talented Project Manager to help drive forward impactful change across our organisation. This is a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, part‑time: 3 days per week, including Tuesday and Thursday.

In this key cross‑functional role you’ll own the delivery of high‑value publishing projects from initial concept through to implementation. You’ll work with colleagues across multiple teams, ensuring projects are well‑structured, delivered on time and within budget, and supported by clear communication and strong stakeholder engagement.

• Managing the end‑to‑end delivery of selected publishing projects using agreed project management methodologies.
• Coordinating project meetings, actions, documentation, and delivery timelines.
• Developing and maintaining reporting capabilities and best‑practice approaches.
• Keeping teams aligned, organised and focused on project goals.
• Providing regular progress updates to senior publishing stakeholders.
• Managing project budgets and ensuring effective cost control.
• Identifying stakeholders and creating clear communication plans in collaboration with project sponsors.
• Ensuring consistent, timely engagement with internal teams, external partners, and customers.
• Acting as an advocate for project management excellence across Publishing.
• Staying informed on developments in STM publishing and customer needs to help shape impactful projects.

You’ll be a confident, collaborative project manager who enjoys working with diverse stakeholders and guiding projects through to successful delivery. You’ll bring strong communication, organisation, influencing skills, a proactive approach to problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

• Prince2 or equivalent project management qualification or proven project management experience.
• Certified Scrum Product Owner (desirable).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable).

• Data‑driven approach to decision‑making.
• Experience with continuous improvement, ideally using lean methodologies.
• Familiarity with analytical and reporting tools.
• Understanding of the STM publishing market (desirable).

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong stakeholder management and influencing capability.
• Effective prioritisation and change management skills.
• Customer‑focused mindset with a drive for results.
• Ability to manage and measure work effectively.
• Innovative thinking and sound decision‑making.
• Strong ability to operate autonomously and take initiative.

IOP Publishing is a society‑owned scientific publisher, providing impact, recognition and value for the scientific community. As the publishing arm of the Institute of Physics, 100 % of our profit goes towards public and scientific good.

Purpose: We are a world leader in electronic publishing for the scientific community, aiming to maximise the impact of the research we publish.

Culture: We offer a truly international culture with offices in Europe, Asia and the US, and a blend of professionalism, collaboration and authenticity.

Financial Benefits: Competitive salary up to £45,470, prorated to £27,282 (Band C), a pension scheme (up to 12 % company contribution), discretionary annual bonus scheme and other benefits.

Health and Wellbeing: 33+ days holiday (incl. bank holidays), 35‑hour working week, life assurance, cycle‑to‑work scheme, dental insurance, health‑care cash plan and a positive working environment.

Flexibility: Flexible hybrid working environment; not required to be in office daily – applicants from further afield can travel to Bristol monthly as needed.

To apply, please submit your CV through our careers site.

IOP Publishing is an equal‑opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from under‑represented backgrounds and aim to build DE&I into our identity. We make recruitment adjustments wherever we can – please let us know if we can support you.

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for candidates. If you already have the right to work in the UK or hold an eligible work permit or visa, we encourage you to apply for this position.