Editorial Assistant

Job Title: Editorial Assistant

Location: London (Hybrid Working Model)

Application Deadline: Wednesday 9th October 2024

About Springer Nature Group

Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.

About the Role

We are searching for an Editorial Assistant based in our London office! In this role you will manage the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance, support on the standardization of workflows, improve efficiencies, collate data and support authors, editors, and reviewers.

You will play a crucial role in assisting the editors with manuscripts, and ensuring content is processed within suitable timeframes. You will be able to prioritize your workload and work to tight deadlines but will also ensure that tasks are performed with speed and accuracy. The nature of the role is administrative and career development in a role such as this might see you develop through different levels of editorial administration and operational management.  This role does not include writing or editing content. If appointed, you will gain great insights into the scientific operational editorial and peer review process and how it works.

If you are looking to start your career in a fast-paced publishing environment this could be the role for you!

Role Responsibilities

• Manage the flow of manuscripts from submission to acceptance through the manuscript tracking system (MTS); perform quality checks on manuscripts and ensure all required legal paperwork is collected and stored.
• Provide support for Authors, Reviewers and Editors; troubleshoot and assist with system issues and escalate to the relevant teams as required.
• Maintain correct information within the databases; update and merge person records within the MTS and ensure manuscript information is correct.
• Assist with editorial reports and other ad hoc tasks associated with the editorial workflow.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google suite
• Database management
• Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
• Ability to follow instructions and adhere carefully to established procedures
• Prioritisation and time management skills
• Ability to be efficient and work independently when required
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills and ability to make take initiative
• Attention to detail

Desirable

• Experience working in a fast-paced office environment.

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.

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Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch either by phone on +44 (0)207 014 4020 or by email [email protected] so we can make any necessary arrangements.

At Springer Nature we value the diversity of our teams. We recognize the many benefits of a diverse workforce with equitable opportunities for everyone. We strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.

Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion 

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