Editorial Assistant - 4997

Cambridge University Press; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading academic publisher as a member of the Peer Review Administration Team, where you'll manage the peer review process for STM journals. The role involves administrative tasks, stakeholder engagement, and the opportunity to enhance your understanding of academic publishing while working in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Benefits

Discretionary annual bonus

Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance

Annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven ability to deliver training.
• Knowledge of publishing workflows including peer review.
• Well-organized and passionate about data management and communication.

Responsibilities

• Manage the peer review process for a portfolio of journals in STM fields.
• Perform administrative tasks related to journals and build stakeholder relations.
• Act as the central point of contact for manuscript processing queries.

Skills

Communication

Data Management

Organizational Skills

Time Management

Proficiency in Office Software

Tools

ScholarOne Manuscripts

Editorial Manager

Job description

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Location: Cambridge/Hybrid

Contract: Full Time/Permanent

Do you have a passion for data management, accuracy, and excellent communication skills?

Are you looking to build on your existing understanding of academic journals publishing and progress your career?

If you answered yes to the above, we would love to hear from you. We have an exciting opportunity to join the established, collaborative, and dynamic Peer Review Administration (PRA) Team. The PRA Team manages the peer review and article acquisition process for journals across various subject areas.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organization, and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

About the role

Your focus will be managing the peer review process for a portfolio of journals in STM (Science, Technology, and Medicine) fields.

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

1. Performing administrative tasks related to a list of journals, including building and maintaining stakeholder relations.
2. Researching and proposing innovative developments and efficiencies.
3. Collaborating effectively with the PRA Team through sharing best practices and discussions.
4. Acting as the central point of contact for queries at any stage of manuscript processing.

About you

You are well-organized, passionate about data management, accuracy, and communication. You aim to enhance your understanding of academic publishing and advance your career.

Success in this role requires proactive and autonomous work to ensure smooth peer review processing and ongoing efficiencies.

• Knowledge of submission platforms (preferably ScholarOne Manuscripts and Editorial Manager), familiarity with publishing workflows including peer review.
• Proven ability to deliver training.
• Proficiency in Office software and IT skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Rewards and benefits

We support your well-being and professional growth with a competitive salary and a flexible rewards package, including:

• Discretionary annual bonus
• Life assurance up to X times annual salary
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Annual leave plus bank holidays

Our hybrid working model offers flexible options from day one, expecting most colleagues to spend a certain percentage of their time at their designated office. We also consider other flexible arrangements and adjustments for disabilities.

Application process

Apply now to pursue your potential. We review applications continuously, with a closing date on Friday, 9th September, and interviews scheduled for the week commencing Monday, 2nd October.

Please note, successful applicants will undergo background checks, including DBS, due to industry regulations. Cambridge University Press & Assessment cannot sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.

Joining us means being part of a collaborative team committed to serving learners worldwide and fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and continuous improvement. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and communities, believing that diversity enhances outcomes.