Deputy Editor, Journals

Royal Society of Chemistry; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific organization in Cambridge is seeking a Deputy Editor Journals to cover maternity leave. This vital role supports journal developments and community engagement. Applicants should have a good honours degree in science and previous STM publishing experience. Key responsibilities include commissioning articles and managing budgets within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• A degree in chemistry or related scientific field is essential.
• Experience in STM publishing is required.
• Strong communication, time-management, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement product development plans for journals.
• Commission articles through research and conference attendance.
• Maintain relationships with authors, referees, and customers.
• Manage journal budgets and supervise editorial staff.

Skills

Communication and interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Time-management

Education

Good honours degree in science

Previous experience in STM publishing

Job description

Overview

Circa :

Salary - Salary Plan 41867.50 GBP Annual

The Royal Society of Chemistry seeks a Deputy Editor Journals on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave.

This is a vital role to support the continuing development of our journals contributing to community engagement commissioning and achieving our ambitious growth targets. We are looking for an ambitious professional who wants to apply and develop their current knowledge and skills and further their career in STM publishing.

You will work closely with the Executive Editor to proactively contribute to the strategic development of the portfolio through commissioning and product development plans and by working closely with the Development Editor to implement these plans build lasting relationships with key stakeholders attend national and international conferences and deputise for the Executive Editor where required. You will also work closely with other teams across the organisation to ensure the successful delivery of the journal strategies and the wider Royal Society of Chemistrys Publishing strategy. You will also be expected to conduct national and international travel as part of this role.

Responsibilities

In addition to the above you will be :

• Developing and implementing product development plans to improve journal performance through effective Editorial policy commissioning and marketing plans
• Commissioning articles via desk based research and attendance at scientific conferences
• Contributing to the development of the Editorial and Advisory Boards and assisting the Executive Editor in the identification and recruitment of external Associate Editors
• Developing and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential authors referees and customers
• Monitoring the demands of market forces to inform journal developments
• Involved in preparing and managing journal budgets
• Supervising the Development Editor and Editorial Assistant working on the portfolio

Qualifications

We are looking for : Essential :

• A good honours degree in science (chemical science normally preferred)
• Previous experience in STM publishing
• Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to work well as a team
• Good organisational and time-management skills are required together with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines

Desirable :

• Knowledge of and passion for the chemical sciences
• Previous experience of commissioning and conference attendance

If you are interested please apply before the end of our closing date.

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As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme we endeavour where possible to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role who has a substantial physical / mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Vacancy : 1