Chief Executive's Office

Chair of IOP Publishing Board (IOPP)

Department: Chief Executive's Office

Location: IOPP Bristol Office

IOP Publishing Ltd (IOPP) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Institute of Physics (IOP), a charity, professional body and learned society for physics, inspiring people to develop their knowledge, understanding and enjoyment of physics.

The role is appointed by the IOP and accountable to the IOP Board of Trustees. As Chair, you will provide independent leadership of the Board, ensuring its effectiveness in setting strategic direction, overseeing performance, managing risk, and upholding the highest standards of governance. Working in close partnership with the IOPP Chief Executive Officer, you will foster a constructive culture of support and challenge, ensuring that IOPP is well positioned to deliver its strategy, meet shareholder expectations, and operate in alignment with the values and purpose of the Institute of Physics.

Together with the CEO, you will also act as a key liaison between the Board and the Institute’s Council, helping to maintain strong, transparent relationships and clear accountability.

• Lead the Board to ensure effective decision making, oversight and collective accountability
• Chair Board meetings and shape agendas to ensure appropriate focus on strategy, performance, risk and governance
• Guide the Board in developing and recommending strategy for Council consideration, and oversee delivery of agreed objectives
• Ensure robust oversight of financial performance, risk management and internal controls, including joining the IOP’s remuneration committee
• Build a strong, high performing Board, with appropriate succession planning and regular evaluation
• Support, advise and appropriately challenge the IOPP Chief Executive
• Champion IOP Publishing’s values, including its commitment to diversity, inclusion, research integrity and ESG responsibilities

• A deep understanding of corporate governance, fiduciary duties and shareholder accountability
• Experience overseeing strategy, financial performance and risk at scale
• Deep knowledge of academic publishing and significant experience as a Board Chair or senior Non Executive Director in complex organisations
• The confidence, judgement and independence to provide effective challenge
• Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and facilitate inclusive, high quality debate
• Affinity with IOP Publishing’s purpose and a commitment to ethical leadership

IOPP welcomes applicants that reflect the diversity of the scientific communities that it serves.

• Employment Type:
  
  Part time
• Employment Basis:
  Fixed Term
• Commitment: 20–25 days per year
• Term: initial three-year term
• Compensation: circa £30,000 per annum
• Closing date for applications:
  Friday 31 July 2026