Editorial Assistant – Full Time

BSAVA; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension contributions 7–10%

25 days holiday + BHs

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance incl. dental

Life assurance

Health & wellbeing support

Training & development

Enhanced family leave

Legal helpline

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work

Social events

Job summary

BSAVA in the United Kingdom is seeking an Editorial Assistant to join the Publications team on a full-time, hybrid basis. You will support publications through editing, production, manuscript checks, permissions, and liaising with authors, editors and freelance suppliers. This is an ideal entry path into publishing.

The role emphasises attention to detail, organisation, teamwork, and initiative, with training and development opportunities and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and organisational abilities.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.
• Ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Desirable: degree in life or health sciences.
• Experience in publishing, copy-editing or proofreading is advantageous.
• Good MS Office skills and collaborative mindset.

Responsibilities

• Support publications through all stages of editorial and production.
• Handle project administration, manuscript checks and proofs.
• Manage permissions and project information; liaise with authors, editors and freelance suppliers.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Workload management

Initiative

Teamwork

Flexibility

Microsoft Office

Education

Degree in life or health sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Editorial Assistant: Full-time
Salary: £28,178 per annum
Location: Hybrid working for up to two days per week at home
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.

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.

The person we’re looking for will have:

• 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.

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

• 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.

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.

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