Science Editor [ Bath BA2 9AP]

SelectScience; Bath; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific publishing company in Bath is seeking a Science Editor to deliver an editorial strategy aimed at global scientific engagement. The role involves creating various content formats and managing communications for sales. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and have at least two years of experience. A passion for science and digital publishing is essential, with opportunities for hybrid working and excellent benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits package

Up to 10% performance bonus

25 days holiday + BH

Hybrid working

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of business experience, ideally in publishing.
• Understanding of laboratory technology, topics, and trends.
• Strong resilience and stress management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver an editorial strategy for growing scientific engagement.
• Create a diverse range of content, including news, articles, and webinars.
• Manage marketing activities for membership and engagement.

Skills

Scientific qualification in Life Science, Analytical Science, Biomedical Science

Science writing and content production

Excellent communication

Strong organization and planning skills

Social media marketing, especially LinkedIn

Education

Degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, or Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Science Editor Bath BA2 9AP

About Us

At SelectScience® we are accelerating science by connecting scientific communities with trusted solutions. We produce and publish high-quality digital content and deliver content marketing solutions, whilst also informing scientists about the best products and technologies in their field through the power of peer‑to‑peer recommendation and reviews.

We are an essential resource for laboratory scientists and clinicians to help promote their products, with an expert team to make this happen. Our Headquarters is near Bath and Bristol, and we are an established brand with 25 years of experience as the leader in online scientific publishing.

We support hybrid working here at SelectScience, with up to 2‑days a week in our Corston office (for this reason we are only considering candidates based in the UK, and close proximity to Corston, Bath).

The Role - Scope

An exciting opportunity to deliver an editorial strategy aimed at growing global scientific engagement. The role involves creating diverse content—news, articles, videos, webinars—and managing communications to support sales and sponsorships. Candidates must have a degree in Life Sciences, Biomedical Science, or Analytical Chemistry, with at least two years of business experience, ideally in publishing. Strong communication, creativity, and organizational skills are essential. The position includes occasional international travel and offers excellent benefits. A passion for science, digital publishing, and improving global health is key to success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing and delivering an editorial / marketing plan to grow scientist and clinician membership and engagement, to enable sales and sponsorship opportunities
• Increasing industry awareness of SelectScience and develop a network of scientist, society and manufacturer contacts
• Developing and managing content and communications (original news stories, expert articles, video interviews, product reviews, buying guides, webinars, email newswires, show reports and others)
• Managing marketing activities for increasing membership and engagement
• Attend international conferences and exhibitions, visit institutes and science organizations, support sales visits to sponsors.

Experience & Qualifications

Essential

• Scientific qualification – e.g. Life Science, Analytical Science, Biomedical Science or similar (to at least degree level).
• Science writing and / or content production
• Understanding of laboratory technology, topics and trends.
• Understanding of the importance of professional social platforms such as LinkedIn to network and build personal and professional brand.
• Strong resilience and stress management skills
• Excellent communication
• Above average organization and planning skills

Desirable

• Previously worked for a scientific publisher
• PhD
• Experience communicating with online audiences.
• Proven success of attracting users to content.
• Experience in commercial publishing
• Ability to influence and collaborate with others.
• Experience generating user generated content and developing partnerships with external clients
• Product marketing or marketing experience and / or content production.
• Strong existing LinkedIn profile in the clinical science field

A few reasons why you will love this job

• Great potential for professional growth and development
• Hybrid working, a competitive salary, and a comprehensive benefits package, including contributory pension, private medical insurance, up to 10% performance bonus (100% discretionary, and subject to company performance)
• Friendly and fun culture
• 25 days holiday + BH

Our team has an infectious drive for success, to exceed goals and customer expectations. The SelectScience culture promotes creativity, exquisite service, kindness, fun and energy. SelectScience is winner of The Queen’s Award 2021 for Enterprise : International Trade.