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This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for an interesting and varied editorial role to be part of an experienced publications team.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with demonstrable experience in an academic publishing role. 

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Product Development, the Assistant Editor will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the journal but will also work closely with the rest of the publications team, providing additional support across the portfolio.

Core duties will include:

• Managing a timely and fair peer review process for a successful international journal
• Supporting content acquisition plans for the journal
• Dealing with enquiries from authors, reviewers and editors
• Maintaining accurate records of manuscript progress from submission to final acceptance or rejection
• Contributing ideas for journal development and improvements to processes to Managing Editor and Editors
• Providing regular reports to Editors and Managing Editor on all aspects of manuscript processing
• Liaising with the publisher’s production department to ensure publication runs smoothly
• Assisting in ongoing journal marketing and promotion via online campaigns, printed publicity and social media channels
• Updating journal web pages to highlight new journal content
• Developing and managing the journal blog in collaboration with the Blog Associate Editor
• Attending the BES annual conference and any other external relevant meetings as required

This list is not exhaustive, and employees may be asked to carry out other duties appropriate to their role and level, in line with business needs.

For more information and to apply, please follow the link to our website and complete the application page.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 9:00am

Interview: Thursday 22nd October