Editorial Section Manager - Heliyon (A Cell Press All-Science journal)

RELX INC; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A global information and analytics provider in the UK is seeking an Editorial Section Manager for Heliyon. This role involves coordinating manuscript flow and ensuring compliance with publishing standards. Ideal candidates possess a BSc in relevant sciences and strong analytical skills. Perks include generous annual leave and health benefits while promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Health screening and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Competitive contributory pension scheme

Employee discounts scheme

Qualifications

• University graduates to start their career in scientific publishing.
• Ability to adapt to change and handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously.
• Willingness to work collaboratively and individually.

Responsibilities

• Review newly submitted manuscripts for compliance.
• Spot-check performance of external academic editors.
• Assist in the editorial process as the journal evolves.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

PC proficiency

Education

BSc degree in life, medical, social or physical sciences

Tools

Microsoft Office (Outlook and Excel)

Job description

Are you ready to contribute your expertise and passion to the innovative work happening in the Heylion team at Elsevier?

Will you take the next step in your career by joining a collaborative environment where your ideas help shape the future of science and healthcare?

About our Team:

Elsevier and the communities we support expand the possibilities of human progress. At Cell Press, a cornerstone of our STMJ division, we champion scientific discovery and innovation across the life sciences. Our team is dedicated to publishing transformative research that pushes the boundaries of knowledge and sparks new ideas. With a focus on quality, rigor, and collaboration, we work to foster a global community of researchers and thought leaders who are committed to shaping the future of science.

About the Role

We are seeking an Editorial Section Manager for Heliyon, an all-science, open access, Cell Press journal. This is an exciting opportunity for university graduates to start their career in scientific publishing. Reporting to a Deputy Editorial Team Leader, the Editorial Section Manager will be part of our editorial support teams in the United Kingdom, China and India with the primary responsibility of coordinating the flow of new and revised manuscripts from submission through publication. Scientific literacy in the life, medical, physical or social sciences is required for the role.

Responsibilities

• Review newly submitted manuscripts for ethical and scientific compliance and completeness.
• Review to-be-accepted manuscripts for adherence to our publishing and ethical standards.
• Spot‑check the performance of external academic editors and provide structured feedback to internal colleagues.
• Support technical queries from external editors.
• Contribute to the systematic chasing of pending tasks and the management of a backlog.
• Assist in the editorial process as required as the journal evolves.

Requirements

• Have a BSc degree (or equivalent) in life, medical, social or physical sciences.
• Possess an enthusiastic attitude, great analytical skill and the ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Be able to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and prioritize individually.
• Have great interpersonal skills within an international team.
• Be able to work equally well collaboratively or individually without continuous supervision in an ever‑changing environment.
• Be PC proficient with expertise in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel).

Work in a way that works for you:

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals.

Working for you:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

About the business

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. What you do every day will help advance science and healthcare to advance human progress.

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