Publications Manager
Application deadline: 9am, 27 July 2026
6-month Fixed term contract (with possibility of extension/being made permanent)
Camden, London (Hybrid with one day per week in the office)
C£40,000 FTE (pro-rata c.£24,000)
Are you looking for a new academic publishing challenge? Want to use your creative organisation and people skills? If so look no further…we are seeking an experienced, proactive and committed Publications Manager to join our friendly and busy team.
About Us:
The Political Studies Association (PSA) exists to develop and promote the study and teaching of politics and related disciplines. Founded in 1950, we are the leading association and learned society in our field in the United Kingdom, with an international membership that includes academics in political science, theorists and practitioners, policymakers, researchers, and students in higher education, as well as members from the school community. We own a suite of four journals currently produced in partnership with SAGE Publishing Publications & Resources – Political Studies Association
The PSA has offices in Camden London. The staff team is currently supported to work flexibly from home with a requirement to work together at our office each week (normally on Wednesdays).
About the role:
Reporting to the PSA’s Head of Operations & Finance, the PSA Publications Manager supports and develops the PSA’s publishing operations to deliver:
- Our four highly regarded journals and quarterly magazine, Political Insight
- Marketing activities to promote these publications
- Guidance and action plans to respond to developments and trends in academic publishing
- Innovative new publishing avenues for the association, research reports and other outputs.
The role requires excellent working relationships with the wider PSA staff team, our four journal editorial teams, contractors, key trustees, PSA members, and external partners, including our publishing partner, SAGE Publishing, to develop and deliver an ambitious publishing programme.
You can access a full job description and person specification here.
How to apply:
Please email your CV and a covering letter to [email protected]. setting out why you would be brilliant in this role and how you meet our person specification by 9am on Monday 27 July 2026
Please also complete the and return this with your application.
By applying for this role, you are confirming that you have the right to work in the UK; proof of this will be required before a final offer is made.
If you would like an informal conversation about the role, please email [email protected] and we will respond as soon as possible.
Studies indicate that women and people from other historically marginalised groups are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single criteria. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t perfectly fit our essential criteria, please do not be discouraged from applying. We are keen to recruit the right person for the role and welcome applications from those who have transferable skills.
Interviews:
First interviews will be held via Teams in the week beginning 27 July 2026. If there are any dates you cannot attend, please let us know in your application.