Editorial Administrator

Are you enthusiastic, motivated and ready to make an impact in the publishing world? A well-established publishing company in Cambridge is looking to hire a switched-on Editorial Administrator to work across their portfolio of journals. Reporting to the Executive Editor, the Editorial Administrator will be responsible for the administration of the journal peer review system and to ensure that the journal administrative procedures are efficient and meet the needs of authors, referees and editors.

This is a full-time position offering a hybrid working option.
Key responsibilities will include:Receipt of manuscripts and progressing them through peer review using a manuscript tracking system. General administration including, providing assistance and rapid response to authors, referees, and editors. Efficient record keeping using the database. Sending out proof to authors, ensuring all accepted manuscripts and relevant files are passed on to appropriate departments. Contribute to the daily administration of the journal by providing support to the journal team.

Support the Executive Editor and Reviews Editors. This is an exciting opportunity within a well-established publishing company in which you will support the team with a wide range of editorial activities.

The successful person will have some proven experience of working in an office environment and experience in a publishing company would be an added bonus but is not essential. You should be able to demonstrate experience of working with Microsoft Excel. Strong interpersonal and organisational skills, plus great written and verbal skills are essential. You should be a team player, take a proactive approach and have the ability to take initiative.

This exiting position offers an excellent opportunity to progress in a collaborative working environment and offers a competitive salary and benefits.

For further information please send your CV and a short cover note to