Senior Editor (12 Months Maternity Cover)

RELX; Barcelona; Presencial; EUR 40.000 - 70.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

A leading company in public health publishing seeks a Senior Editor for 'The Lancet Public Health.' In this role, you will manage peer reviews, write influential editorials, and enhance health equity. Ideal candidates will possess a strong grasp of public health, a PhD, and fluency in English, contributing to a team with diverse perspectives.

Servicios

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Access to a contributory pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Study assistance and sabbaticals

Formación

• Good knowledge of public health and medical sciences.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Responsabilidades

• Coordinating peer review of research papers.
• Commissioning high-impact content and writing editorials.
• Cultivating public health connections and suggesting new initiatives.

Conocimientos

Critical thinking

Scientific judgment

Excellent communication skills

Educación

PhD in a relevant subject

Descripción del empleo

As a Senior Editor at The Lancet Public Health, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the journal’s editorial direction and advancing its mission to improve health equity and population wellbeing worldwide. You will be responsible for managing peer review, commissioning high-impact content, and writing editorials that influence public health discourse. The role demands strong critical thinking, scientific judgment, and a passion for global health. You will collaborate closely with an international team of editors and researchers, contribute to strategic initiatives, and uphold the journal’s reputation for editorial excellence, inclusivity, and scientific integrity.

In our pursuit of excellence, we recognize the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We encourage applications from individuals who bring unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to the role to enhance the diversity of our editorial team.

Responsibilities

1. Coordinating peer review of research papers and negotiating revisions.
2. Reviewing comments and correspondence, and commissioning content to meet targets.
3. Writing editorials.
4. Cultivating public health connections, surveying literature, and identifying suitable authors.
5. Representing the journal at events, staying current in public health through conferences, and identifying topics and authors.
6. Sub-editing material from all sections of the journal to improve clarity and conform to style.
7. Suggesting and developing new initiatives for the journal.

Requirements

• A PhD (in a relevant subject) is desirable.
• Good knowledge of public health and medical sciences.
• Fluent in English (oral and written) with excellent communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance. Our offerings include wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals to support your immediate responsibilities and long-term goals.

Working flexible hours

You can flex your working hours to fit your productivity peaks.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with optional additional days.
• Health screening, eye care vouchers, and private medical benefits.
• Life assurance.
• Access to a contributory pension scheme.
• Save As You Earn share scheme.
• Travel season ticket loan.
• Electric Vehicle Scheme.
• Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Emergency care access for elderly and children.
• RECARES days for charity support.
• Employee resource groups with volunteering time.
• Learning and development resources.
• Employee discounts via Perks at Work.