Administrator, PR ​/ Communications, Administrative​/Clerical

Location: Impington

Administrator
Full time - South, Cambridge
Hybrid -  3 days in the office, 2 from home

Are you an organised, proactive administrator? We’re recruiting an Administrator.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working collaboratively, thrives in a busy environment, and has a keen eye for detail.
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient administration of the journal peer‑review process. Working closely with editors, authors, and reviewers, you will help maintain a high standard of service and support across the entire editorial workflow.

Key responsibilities include:

Managing the receipt and progression of manuscripts through the peer‑review process using the Editorial Manager tracking system.
Providing prompt and helpful support to authors, referees, and editors.
Maintaining accurate records and database entries.
Sending proofs to authors and ensuring the timely handover of accepted manuscripts to other internal departments.
Handling filing, archiving, and workload prioritisation.
Providing cross‑journal support during staff absences to ensure consistent editorial administration across all five journals.
Assisting the Executive Editor and Reviews Editors, including generating monthly journal statistics and handling occasional transcription tasks.
Taking part in occasional projects that add variety to the role.

We’re looking for someone who is:

Experienced in an administration role or university degree
Skilled in Microsoft Excel and confident with general office software.
An excellent communicator, both written and verbal, with strong interpersonal skills.
Highly organised, reliable, and capable of managing multiple tasks at once.
A proactive team player who brings enthusiasm, good judgement, and integrity to their work.

If you are interested, please apply today