Editorial Coordinator

Recruiter
ROYAL SOCIETY
Location
London (Central), London (Greater)
Salary
£28,800 per annum
Posted
14 Mar 2018
Closes
30 Mar 2018
Ref
2018-1154
Hours
Full time
Contract
Contract
Listing type
Job vacancy

The Royal Society is the independent scientific academy of the UK and the Commonwealth. Our aim is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and to encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity.

The primary objectives of The Royal Society’s publishing operation are to disseminate high-quality science, to make a positive contribution to the reputation of the Society and to generate a surplus to be used by the Society for the good of science. We are seeking an Editorial Co-ordinator to join our team on a fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Senior Publishing Editor, the Editorial Co-ordinator will ensure that high quality and relevant science is published in the Royal Society’s journals in order to meet these objectives and contribute to the development of the journals programme.

This maternity cover appointment will commence asap, until February 2019 (or earlier should the post-holder return).

Standard hours: 35 per week

The Editorial Coordinator's responsibilities include:

  • Ensuring sufficient approved content for each issue, on schedule to allow weekly publication.
  • Manage submission, peer review and post-acceptance process ensuring high quality and relevant science is published in the Society’s journals whilst maintaining high quality service levels.
  • Actively improve receipt to decision, and receipt to acceptance times.
  • Recruitment of peer review referees. In consultation with the senior publishing editor, identify appropriate scientific disciplines from which to solicit submissions.
  • Manage electronic editorial systems provide customer care, and support authors, referees and editors.
  • Manage post-acceptance process ensuring material of high integrity is supplied to the production department.
  • Contribute to the development of the content, workflow, processes and promotion of Society’s journals.
  • Support the senior publishing editor and publisher in ensuring that wider scientific, organisational and business objectives are achieved.
  • Contribute to efforts to market the journals published by the Royal Society.

In return, we offer flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive package of benefits including:

  • 30 days’ holiday (plus three nominated days)
  • Generous pension provision
  • Interest-free season ticket loan
  • Subsidised medical and dental insurance
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Employee Assistance Programme

To apply, please refer to our website. Applications close Friday 30 March.

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