Editorial Process Manager, Heliyon

Editorial Process Manager, Heliyon Are you passionate about science and interested in helping research reach a global audience?

Would you enjoy working in a collaborative international publishing environment where quality, integrity, and innovation are at the heart of everything you do?

Location:

London About our Team Our STMJ (Science, Technology, and Medical Journals) team publishes high-quality, peer-reviewed research that drives progress across scientific and medical disciplines. We collaborate closely with authors, editors, reviewers, and societies to ensure the integrity and impact of the published work. Through innovation in editorial workflows and publishing technology, we help global research communities discover, evaluate, and disseminate knowledge that advances science and improves lives.

About the Role We are seeking an Editorial Process Manager for Heliyon, an all-science, open access, Cell Press journal. Reporting to a Deputy Editorial Team Leader, you will coordinate the flow of new and revised manuscripts from submission through publication while supporting the quality, integrity, and efficiency of the editorial process. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with scientific literacy to begin or develop a career in scientific publishing within a global and collaborative team.

Responsibilities Assess newly submitted manuscripts and check them for ethical and scientific compliance, as well as completeness.

Review to-be-accepted manuscripts for adherence to our publishing and ethical standards.

Spot-check the performance of external academic editors and provide structured feedback to internal colleagues.

Support technical queries from external editors.

Contribute to the systematic chasing of pending tasks and the management of a backlog.

Assist in the editorial process as required as the journal evolves.

Requirements Have a BSc degree (or equivalent) in life, medical, social or physical sciences. Possess an enthusiastic proactive attitude, great analytical skill and the ability to pay close attention to  able to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and prioritize individually.

Have great interpersonal skills within an international  able to work equally well collaboratively or individually without continuous supervision in an ever-changing  PC proficient with expertise in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel).If you are interested in the role, please apply with a cover letter and CV.Work in a way that works for youWe promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation.

With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at home Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day Working with usWe are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for youAt Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

Long service awards

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