Editorial Assistant — Veterinary Publications (Hybrid)

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

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