Project Coordinator (Journal Manager) - Fixed Term Contract (10-12 months)

Elsevier Limited Company; Exeter; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publisher is seeking a Project Coordinator (Journal Manager) for a fixed-term contract in Exeter. This role involves managing the publication process of academic journals, optimizing workflows, and building relationships with global stakeholders. Ideal candidates possess excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to independent work, with support offered to develop necessary competencies.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Remote working opportunities

Wellbeing initiatives

Shared parental leave

Study assistance

Sabbaticals

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills essential for managing relationships.
• Ability to learn systems and resolve technical queries.
• Comfortably work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of academic journals.
• Manage end-to-end publication processes and workflows.
• Build relationships with global stakeholders.
• Monitor processes to ensure deadlines are met.

Skills

Excellent written communication

Excellent verbal communication

Independent work

Stakeholder relationship management

Technical issue explanation

Job description

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Project Coordinator (Journal Manager) - Fixed Term Contract (10-12 months), Exeter

Location: Exeter, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: f8ae1533718c

Job Views: 4

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

About the Role

As a Journal Manager, you will oversee the daily operations of your portfolio of academic journals. Your responsibilities include managing the end-to-end publication process, optimizing workflows, and becoming an expert in the systems used, without needing a scientific background.

You will build relationships with global stakeholders through emails and virtual calls, including society partners, editors, authors, reviewers, and internal teams.

Training and mentoring will be provided to support your success. If you have transferable skills relevant to this role, we want to hear from you.

Responsibilities

• Become the operational expert for your journals to provide exceptional service to stakeholders.
• Support and collaborate with key contacts like societies, editors, publishers, and internal teams.
• Maintain strong relationships through trust and reliability.
• Monitor editorial and production processes, ensuring deadlines are met.
• Use data reporting to identify trends and improve processes for efficiency.

Requirements

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to build stakeholder relationships.
• Ability to learn new systems and explain technical issues clearly.
• Comfortable working independently and driving results remotely.
• Availability to work in Exeter office one day per week.

How To Apply

Include a cover letter explaining your interest and suitability for the role. This is a required part of your application.

Work in a way that works for you

We support a healthy work/life balance with flexible hours, remote working, and various wellbeing initiatives. Our organization values long-term employment, with an average service length of 9 years, and offers benefits like shared parental leave, study assistance, and sabbaticals.