Job Title: Senior Communications Manager – Research Integrity, Ethics and Editorial Policy
Location: London, Hybrid
Permanent, Full Time
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature.
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature.
About the Team
Maintaining trust in the research we publish is fundamental to Springer Nature’s mission. As scrutiny of the scholarly record continues to grow, driven by technological developments, increasing publication pressures and high-profile integrity issues, the way we communicate about research integrity has become both more complex and more critical to our reputation.
Springer Nature has made significant and sustained investments in research integrity, including dedicated specialist teams, advanced technologies and close collaboration with the wider research community. Communicating this work clearly, credibly and responsibly, while also responding effectively to emerging issues, is essential to reinforcing trust and confidence in the research ecosystem. Reporting to the Director of Communications, Integrity, Ethics and Editorial Policy, this role sits at the centre of that effort.
About the Role
Working within Corporate Affairs, the Senior Communications Manager will play a key role in advising on and delivering high-quality communications that support Springer Nature’s position as a publisher of trusted research. The role combines hands-on delivery of proactive communications activity — showcasing our work and impact — with responsive issues management in a fast-moving and often high-profile environment.
Purpose of the Role
This is a hands-on delivery role, requiring excellent judgement, experience of delivering a range of communications projects and outputs, and the ability to operate effectively under pressure. You will:
Deliver high-quality, impactful communications supporting Springer Nature’s work on research integrity, ethics and editorial policy.
Play a key role in executing both proactive communications activity and reactive issues management in a fast-moving, high-profile area.
Work closely with Corporate Affairs, Research Integrity Group (RIG), editorial, legal and regional teams to ensure communications are clear, consistent and robust.
Role Responsibilities:
Proactive communications delivery
Deliver communications plans and campaigns that showcase Springer Nature’s work on research integrity
Identify stories, draft content (press releases, blogs, statements, briefing materials) and support their execution across channels
Support senior stakeholders to develop thought leadership content and external positioning
Contribute to campaigns aligned with wider Corporate Affairs priorities
Issues management
Advising on and supporting the handling of complex or sensitive issues relating to published content and investigations
Work with legal, RIG and editorial colleagues to ensure communications are accurate, evidence-based and risk-aware
Draft and coordinate responses to research integrity issues, including media enquiries and public-facing statements
Monitor developments and contribute to issues tracking and preparedness
Media and stakeholder engagement
Support media relations activity, including pitching stories and responding to journalist queries
Build and maintain relationships with relevant media and stakeholders
Work closely with regional communications teams to ensure aligned global responses
Stakeholder coordination
Work day-to-day with colleagues across RIG, editorial, legal and Corporate Affairs
Ensure communications are aligned, timely and reflect agreed messaging
Provide practical communications advice to stakeholders on projects and announcements
Operational delivery
Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring delivery to tight deadlines
Contribute to planning, reporting and evaluation of communications activity
Support team processes including monitoring, reporting and content tracking
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
Strong experience in external communications, PR or corporate affairs
Proven ability to deliver high-quality written materials at pace (media materials, statements, briefings)
Experience supporting issues or crisis communications
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
Confident working with a range of stakeholders across a complex organisation
Desirable
Knowledge of academic publishing and research integrity
Experience of working in a global organisation or with regional teams
Detail-oriented with strong judgement and a focus on accuracy
Calm and reliable in high-pressure situations
Collaborative, proactive and solution-focused
Able to translate complex issues into clear, accessible communications
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Skills Required
- Strong experience in external communications, PR or corporate affairs
- Proven ability to deliver high-quality written materials at pace (media materials, statements, briefings)
- Experience supporting issues or crisis communications
- Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities
- Confident working with a range of stakeholders across a complex organisation
- Knowledge of academic publishing and research integrity
- Experience of working in a global organisation or with regional teams
- Detail-oriented with strong judgement and a focus on accuracy
- Calm and reliable in high-pressure situations
- Collaborative, proactive and solution-focused
- Able to translate complex issues into clear, accessible communications
What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights. Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations. Global key facts: Established for over 180 years Nearly 10,000 colleagues 200 offices in 45 countries on all continents World’s largest academic book publisher Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles Key brands and imprints: Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people. Nature Springer BMC Palgrave Macmillan Apress Macmillan Education Scientific American Springer Healthcare Springer Medizin Research Square J.B. Metzler BSL Adis
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