Editorial Process Lead for Scientific Journals

RELX International; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Elsevier is seeking an Editorial Process Specialist in Oxford to oversee editorial workflows and coordinate peer review for assigned journals. You will ensure compliance with publishing standards and ethical guidelines, support authors, reviewers, and editors, and monitor submissions through to decision.

You will work with editors and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, develop knowledge of editorial systems, and contribute to journal development and the publication of

Qualifications

• Demonstrate strong administrative and organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.
• Manage multiple priorities and adapt quickly to changing circumstances.
• Take ownership of problems, identify solutions, and implement them independently.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with authors, reviewers, editors, and cross-functional teams.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver editorial projects and initiatives on schedule.
• Generate clear, accurate reports and analyses data.
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, learn new systems quickly, and show curiosity about emerging technologies.
• Attach cover letter in application submission.

Responsibilities

• Deliver editorial and administrative services for journals, conducting compliance checks in accordance with journal specifications and Elsevier publication policies, including ethical standards.
• Monitor the editorial process from submission to decision and manage submission timelines (activities include reporting, reminders, and email communication).
• Communicate with the journal community-authors, reviewers, and editors-in a professional, responsive manner.
• Communicate with cross-functional teams, including Publisher, Journal Manager, and Journal and Editor Services colleagues on journal operational and publication matters.
• Provide support and troubleshooting for submission system users.
• Identify and implement approved workflow optimizations and configuration changes for journal development and to support Elsevier initiatives.
• Generate journal and ad-hoc reports for editors and publishers (for board meetings, performance tracking, and strategic planning).
• Provide continuity cover for journals in the absence of colleagues or when additional support is required.

Skills

Administrative skills

Multitasking

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Reporting and analytics

Microsoft Office

Submission systems

Tools

Submission systems

Job description

Elsevier is seeking an Editorial Process Specialist in Oxford to oversee editorial workflows and coordinate peer review for assigned journals. You will ensure compliance with publishing standards and ethical guidelines, support authors, reviewers, and editors, and monitor submissions through to decision.

You will work with editors and cross-functional teams to implement process improvements, develop knowledge of editorial systems, and contribute to journal development and the publication of