About the Role
As a Publishing Administrative Editor, you will have the opportunity to take ownership of the efficient operations of our editorial office. You will be part of our busy journal team ensuring the successful publication of leading scientific journals. You will deliver editorial and administrative services to Editors, Authors and Reviewers by providing high-quality customer service.
Responsibilities
1. Delivering editorial administration services to editors, authors and reviewers to ensure journal needs and service level agreements are met
2. Managing the editorial, submission and review process efficiently to reduce the lead time from submission to approval
3. Generating journal and ad-hoc reports for editors and publishers for board meetings and strategic planning
4. Identifying and implementing changes to workflow and configuration to optimize the performance of journals, release initiatives and publishing policies
5. Providing support and troubleshooting advice to editors, reviewers, authors and teams for our submission system
6. Communicating with our journal community, publishers and cross-functional teams to provide updates and advice for submission and publication queries
Requirements
7. Have excellent administration skills and a real eye for detail and accuracy
8. Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to engage and build relationships
9. Be able to take ownership of problems and implement solutions
10. Enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver successful projects and initiatives that make a difference
11. Show good data analysis skills and the ability to create and generate reports
12. Have great computer skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems
13. Have excellent organisation skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities
14. Be a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and a customer-focused approach
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
15. Working remotely from home and our office in a flexible, hybrid style
16. Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer
17. Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
18. Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
19. Wellbeing programs
20. Life assurance
21. Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
22. Save As You Earn share option scheme
23. Travel Season ticket loan
24. Electric Vehicle Scheme
25. Optional Dental Insurance
26. Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
27. Employee Assistance Programme
28. Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
29. RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
30. Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
31. Access to extensive learning and development resources
32. Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work