Publishing Assistant: Journal Coordination & Support (Hybrid)

Springer Nature; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Springer Nature in London is seeking a Publishing Assistant to support a portfolio of journals within a collaborative publishing team. The role emphasizes handling non-strategic tasks, maintaining journal records, and coordinating internal workflows with editors and authors.

The ideal candidate will be autonomous, detail-oriented, and proficient in MS 365 tools, with strong communication skills and the ability to work across diverse teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to work autonomously and responsibly.
• Very strong computer skills, particularly MS 365 applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Ability and interest to learn company-specific systems and workflows.
• Laser-focused attention to detail; strong organizational and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Flexibility to work in a multi-cultural environment.

Responsibilities

• Handle non-strategic matters that maintain scholarly journals: prepare new agreements, update internal systems, request payments, and maintain journal records.
• Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations; request annual journal reports and monitor schedule.
• Handle general enquiries from within Springer and from external partners, especially external editors and authors.
• Develop working relationships with colleagues across departments to coordinate production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and deadlines.
• Respond to routine enquiries from customer services.
• Work with internal databases and other software to track projects across journals.

Skills

Autonomy

Attention to detail

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Multicultural collaboration

Education

Biological or clinical science degree

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

MS Teams

Job description

Springer Nature in London is seeking a Publishing Assistant to support a portfolio of journals within a collaborative publishing team. The role emphasizes handling non-strategic tasks, maintaining journal records, and coordinating internal workflows with editors and authors.

The ideal candidate will be autonomous, detail-oriented, and proficient in MS 365 tools, with strong communication skills and the ability to work across diverse teams.