About us The Microbiology Society is a membership charity for scientists interested in microbes, their effects, and their practical uses. It has a worldwide membership based in universities, industry, hospitals, research institutes, schools, and other organisations. Our members have a unique depth and breadth of knowledge about the discipline. The Society’s role is to help unlock and harness the potential of that knowledge. Our commitment to anyone who studies microbes is “whoever you are, wherever you are, we will amplify your voice”. Read more about our mission and values at microbiologysociety.org. “We are interested in every candidate who is eligible to work in the United Kingdom. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.” About you We are seeking a Publishing Operations Advisor to work across Scientific Programmes theme to act as a point of escalation for the Publishing Operation Editors across the portfolio and is responsible as liaison for key vendor relationships. The postholder also supports as an essential point of contact for microbiologists in academia, industry, and clinical environments in their roles as authors, reviewers, and members of our Editorial Boards. This role will contribute to and support the Publishing Operations Lead and Head of Scientific Programmes in the delivery of all Council’s strategic objectives and particularly in relation to the Society’s long-term sustainability by increasing efficiency as well as ensuring that our central services reflect the Society’s values. The successful candidate will have experience in journal publishing operations, including peer review and production, the ability to communicate with internal and external stakeholders at different levels and have working knowledge of manuscript tracking and proofing software systems. Please find attached the job description for the role: Microbiology Society Publishing Operations Advisor Job Description Please note that the organisation operates a hybrid working policy. For more information about the Society, please visit our website. Our generous benefits package includes; • Flexible working hours • Highly competitive salaries with an annual cost of living increase • 23 days holiday eight bank holidays and three additional days over the Christmas break • 10% employer pension contribution • Life insurance including free (health and wellbeing) employee support services • Enhanced maternity pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid maternity leave and 13 weeks of statutory maternity pay • Enhanced Adoption pay to include 26 weeks of fully paid adoption leave and 13 weeks of statutory adoption pay • Season Ticket Loan Scheme • Cycle to Work Scheme • £50 contribution towards eye care To Apply Please attach your CV and Cover Letter. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Closing date: 17 th March 2025 It is important that you DO NOT include your Personal Information i.e. name and contact details in your CV or Cover Letter. This is because the Microbiology Society is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We value, promote, and seek diversity. The Society also takes the security of your data seriously. It has internal policies and controls in place to ensure that your data is not lost, accidentally destroyed, misused, or disclosed, and is not accessed except by our employees in the proper performance of their duties. Please note that due to limited resources, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted therefore, if you do not hear from us within two weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.