Portland Press Limited – the wholly‑owned subsidiary of the Biochemical Society – is seeking a Non‑Executive Director to join its Board.
The current Board is a dynamic forum comprising a mix of Biochemical Society Trustees and specialist Non‑Executive Directors.
This is a pivotal time for the organisation as it capitalises on links between Portland Press and the Society and continues to navigate open science and changes across the wider academic publishing landscape. Publishing is key to the research dissemination goals of the Group and vital to the financial viability of the Society.
We are looking for individuals who are excited about contributing to the Group’s endeavours over the coming three‑year period.
Qualifications
- Demonstrable recent experience in evolving scholarly publishing and content services to meet the changing needs of researchers across the globe.
- Deep knowledge of making business‑model changes and sculpting/structuring new commercial offerings.
- Awareness of research‑funder policy shifts, with ideas about how to navigate these changes.
Responsibilities
In addition to the above, you should meet the eligibility requirements for company directors, be able to commit the time necessary to fulfil the duties of the role, and understand the associated legal responsibilities.
This role offers a remuneration package of £7,500 per annum and will require the quarterly review of reporting in line with attendance at four board meetings per year.
It is intended that interviews will take place by the end of June 2026. The role will commence from January 2027 onwards, with a preceding period of shadowing (from September 2026).
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
The Society is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit. We offer a range of family‑friendly, inclusive employment policies to support staff from different backgrounds.
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