Managing Editor (M/F/d)

Cambridge University Press & Assessment; Kingston; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher in the UK is seeking a Managing Editor to oversee the peer review process for a portfolio of journals. This permanent full-time role offers a hybrid work arrangement, requiring at least two days a week in the office. The successful candidate will manage article acquisition and editorial workflows while collaborating with authors and reviewers. The salary ranges from £26,600 to £32,600. Join a dynamic team and contribute to the world of academic publishing.

Responsibilities

• Manage the peer review process for assigned journals.
• Oversee article acquisition and editorial workflow.
• Collaborate with authors and reviewers to ensure quality.

Job description

Job Title

Managing Editor (M/F/d)

Details

• Posting date: 2025-12-17T01:00:00
• Location: Kingston, Cambridgeshire, UK
• Postal code: CB23 2
• Region: Any
• Employer: Apply4U
• Application close date: 2026-01-14T01:00:00

Job Description

Job Title: Managing Editor, Journals, Academic

• Salary: £26,600 - £32,600
• Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)
• Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge. We have an exciting opportunity to join the established, collaborative and dynamic Peer Review Administration (PRA) Team; the PRA Team is responsible for managing the peer review and article acquisition process for 30 journals across a range of subject areas, with this role responsible for a set portfolio of journals.

About the role

Your focus will be managing the peer review...