Editorial Assistant – Full Time

BSAVA; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous employer pension 7-10%

25 days holiday plus 1 day per 5 years

Hybrid working

Private medical insurance including sp

Life assurance three times salary

Health and wellbeing support

Training and development

Enhanced family leave

Legal helpline

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work

Social activities

Job summary

BSAVA is seeking an Editorial Assistant to join our Publications team and work across the editorial and production process, including project administration, manuscript and proof checks, permissions management and liaison with authors, editors 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 with hybrid working (up to two days per week at home) and a 37.5-hour week, offering a salary of

Qualifications

• Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills.
• Organised with the ability to manage own workload and meet deadlines.
• Experience in publishing, copy-editing or proofreading is an advantage.
• Good MS Office skills and the ability to collaborate with authors, editors and freelancers.

Responsibilities

• Support publications through editorial and production stages.
• Provide project administration and manage permissions and project information.
• Check manuscripts and proofs and liaise with authors, editors and freelance suppliers.
• Assist with coordinating the publications process as a stepping stone into publishing.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Organisational skills

Ability to manage workload

Teamwork

Education

Degree in life or health sciences (advantage)

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.