Editorial Assistant

British Small Animal Veterinary Association; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension 7–10%

Holiday 25–28 days + bank holidays

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Training & development

Family leave

Legal helpline

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work

Job summary

BSAVA is seeking an Editorial Assistant to join our Publications team and help manage our internationally renowned veterinary publications. You will support publications through editorial and production stages, including project administration, manuscript and proof checking, permissions management, and coordinating with authors, editors and freelance suppliers.

This is an excellent entry point into a publishing career, with a full-time 37.5-hour week in a hybrid setup, reporting to the Head of

Qualifications

• No publishing experience required.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• MS Office proficiency and ability to work with colleagues, authors and editors.

Responsibilities

• Support publications through different stages of the editorial and production process.
• Handle project administration and manage permissions and project information.
• Check manuscripts and proofs and liaise with authors, editors and freelance suppliers.
• Liaise with authors, editors, colleagues and freelance suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Workload management

Teamwork

Education

Degree in life or health sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Hybrid working for up to two days per week at home
Salary: £28,178 per annum
Hours: Full time – 37.5 hours per week
Closing date: 21st October 2026. This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly.

The Role

We're looking for an Editorial Assistant to join our Publications team and work on our internationally renowned veterinary publications. You'll support publications through different stages of the editorial and production process, including project administration, checking manuscripts and proofs, managing permissions and project information, and liaising with authors, editors, colleagues and freelance suppliers.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to take their first step into a publishing career.

This is a full-time role, working 37.5 hours per week within the Publications team, reporting to the Headof Publishing.

Skills and Experience

You don't need previous publishing experience to apply. We're looking for someone with excellent attention to detail, strong communication and organisational skills, and the ability to manage their own workload effectively.

Experience of publishing, copy-editing or proofreading would be an advantage, as would a degree in life or health sciences. Good Microsoft Office skills and confidence working with a range of colleagues, authors and editors would also be beneficial.

What We're Looking For

• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• The ability to organise and manage your own workload effectively and meet deadlines
• The ability to work proactively, using your own initiative to accomplish a variety of tasks
• A flexible approach to work
• High attention to detail
• The ability to work effectively within a team

About the BSAVA

The British Small Animal Veterinary Association is a leading professional membership organisation supporting more than 10,000 veterinary professionals in the UK and beyond. We provide industry-leading publications, education and CPD, fund small animal research and represent the profession on issues that matter to the veterinary community. Our aim is to give veterinary professionals the knowledge, resources and community they need to thrive and deliver exceptional care.

We are also committed to sustainability and supporting our wider communities, including through paid volunteering leave.

Our mission: To champion the profession by providing veterinary professionals with the knowledge, resources, and community that empower them to deliver exceptional care, sustain fulfilling careers, and achieve the best outcomes for animals and owners.

Our vision: A world where the small-animal veterinary profession and professionals can thrive.
If you share our commitment to quality, collaboration and supporting the veterinary community, and enjoy taking ownership of your work, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Generous employer pension contributions starting at 7% and increasing up to 10% with length of service
• Holiday entitlement starting at 25 days per year, plus bank holidays, and increases by one day per year up to a maximum of 28 days. Additionally, employees receive one extra day for every five years of service
• Hybrid working and a comprehensive Flexible Working Policy
• Access to private medical insurance including dental and optical cover after 12 months' service
• Life assurance providing cover at three times your annual salary
• Health and wellbeing support, including a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, enhanced sick pay and occupational health support
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Enhanced family leave
• A free legal helpline, offering access to specialist lawyers for advice on a range of legal matters
• Free onsite parking and Cycle to Work scheme
• Regular social activities and events

BSAVA is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from a diverse range of suitably qualified candidates.

You may have experience in the following: Editorial Coordinator, Publishing Assistant, Editorial Administrator, Junior Editor, Proofreading Assistant, Copy Editor, Editorial Support Officer, Production Assistant, Publications Assistant, Editorial Coordinator Trainee, Graduate Editorial Assistant, Manuscripts Coordinator etc.

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