Deputy Manager

RELX INC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is seeking an in-house Deputy Editor to oversee the preparation of their new journal. Your responsibilities will include managing submissions, engaging with medical communities, and ensuring high-quality content. Ideal candidates will have an MD or PhD and substantial editorial experience in the biomedical field. This role promotes a hybrid work environment, offering flexibility and numerous employee benefits to support well-being and professional development.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Competitive pension scheme

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in a peer-reviewed STM journal.
• Ability to work to demanding deadlines.
• Proficiency in engaging with medical and research professionals.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Editor with publication decisions.
• Commission relevant content for the journal.
• Organise peer review for articles.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of biological and medical sciences

Education

MD or PhD or postgraduate higher degree

Substantial senior editorial experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

In‑house Deputy Editor

Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world? Would you like to be part of the founding team of The Lancet’s new journal? Location: London

About the Team

The Lancet Surgery & Anaesthesiology will be the latest addition to The Lancet’s family of world‑renowned medical journals committed to publishing the best science for better lives. The team will handle high quality research, reviews, and commentaries to drive thought leadership across all aspects of surgery & anaesthesiology. They will build solid relationships with research communities to ensure we offer exciting, interesting and thought‑provoking content.

About the Role

As an in‑house Deputy Editor you will assist the Editor‑in‑Chief in all aspects of the organisation and preparation of our online‑only hybrid journal. You will take ownership of submissions and peer review to ensure we publish high‑quality content and build international relationships with experts to disseminate and discuss practice‑changing results and policy from the field.

At The Lancet we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment and recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. We welcome applications from individuals who bring unique skills and perspectives to the role.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Editor with decisions on which new submissions should be considered for publication and help develop editorial strategy.
• Assist the Editor with timely production of 12 journal issues.
• Commission comment, review, and news content as necessary.
• Editorial writing.
• Organise peer review of research articles and reviews.
• Develop and maintain relationships with global surgery & anaesthesiology communities to attract high‑quality research for the journal.
• Attend conferences and events to represent the journal, identify suitable topics and authors, and keep up to date with current developments in medical research.

Requirements

• MD or PhD with postdoctoral experience in a relevant subject, or a postgraduate higher degree in a relevant discipline plus substantial senior editorial experience at a peer‑reviewed STM journal.
• Substantial knowledge of biological and medical sciences and broader social issues pertaining to surgery & anaesthesiology.
• Ability to engage and build relationships with external stakeholders, including medical and research professionals, internal teams, and media.
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to work efficiently to demanding press deadlines.
• Excellent command of the English language and the ability to write engagingly.
• Substantial experience working with editorial, production, marketing, communications, web, and other related teams to see content from submission through to publication.
• Proficiency with IT systems including MS Office.

Work‑style Flexibility

• Work remotely from home and at our office in a hybrid working style.
• Flexible hours – flex the times you work during the day.

Benefits

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days.
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits.
• Wellbeing programs.
• Life assurance.
• Competitive contributory pension scheme.
• Long‑service awards.
• Save As You Earn share option scheme.
• Travel season ticket loan.
• Maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children.
• RECARES days – time to support the charities and causes that matter to you.
• Employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer.
• Extensive learning and development resources.
• Employee discounts via Perks at Work.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This role is included in the pay bargaining unit represented by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).