Editorial Administrator

Do you have an interest within publishing or have an editorial background? Or do you have a background within a scientific environment?

Working for a fast-growing scientific company based North of the City, you will work across a portfolio of life-science journals. If you are an excellent communicator, with a strong administrative background and a willingness to learn, then this could be the role for you!

In return you will get 27 days holiday + bank holidays, a non-contributory pension (8% of salary), excellent onsite parking and public transport links. Hybrid working available (usually 2 days at home and 3 days in the office).

Duties & Responsibilities of the Editorial Administrator:

• Manage the receipt of manuscripts and progressing them through peer review using the manuscript tracking system.
• General administration including providing help and rapid response for system users (authors, referees, editors)
• Maintain efficient and rapid record keeping using the database
• Send out proofs to authors
• Ensure all accepted manuscripts and relevant files are passed on to appropriate departments in a timely manner
• Filing, archiving and prioritization of workload
• Cover for other members of the journal team as required
• Deal with author, referee, and editor telephone queries
• Provision of support for the Managing Editor, News & Views Editor and Reviews Editors will also be required
• Generate monthly journal statistics and transcription of interviews

What you will need to succeed as the Editorial Administrator:

• Good interpersonal and organisational skills
• Excellent written and verbal skills are essential
• Good team player and have enthusiasm, judgement, and integrity, together with a proactive approach and the willingness and ability to take initiative.
• Flexibility, and willingness to learn
• Ability to prioritise to meet deadlines

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Alex for a chat or apply now.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Kameo Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.