Assistant Editor page is loaded## Assistant Editorlocations: Londontime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: May 8, 2026 (21 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR105916Job Title: Assistant Editor Location: London – Hybrid Working ModelApplication Deadline:Wednesday 8th May 2026About Springer NatureSpringer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and @SpringerNature. 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For more information, please visit and follow .About the RoleAs an Assistant Editor, in this role you will be managing the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance as well as supporting the standardization of workflows, improved efficiencies, data collection, and to support authors, editors, and reviewers.This position is key to assisting the editors with manuscripts, and ensuring content is processed within suitable timeframes. You will be able to prioritise your workload and work to tight deadlines but will also ensure that tasks are performed with speed and accuracy.You will play an important part in managing an efficient editorial process and standardising workflows. 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. It should be noted that this role does not include writing or editing content. If appointed you will gain great insights into the scientific operational editorial and peer review processes.Role Responsibilities* Work with Editors to ensure Authors are supported to meet the publishing needs of the journals, and authors can adhere to editorial policy and compliance* Responsible for managing journal pipelines, by processing manuscripts from submission through to final decision* Support Editors throughout the process, creating excellent working relationships* Act as a point of contact for authors throughout the manuscript journal, building relationships and trust in our processes, striving to improve author satisfaction* Collaborate and build rapport with Journal editorial staff for continuous improvement/updates and new initiatives in the process* Handle email correspondence between the various parties involved in the publication process; (Authors, Reviewers, Editors, Guest editors, Readers, etc. for the assigned manuscript)* Mentor and support new team members* Provide inputs on improving the process to reduce TAT and manage pipeline at various stages of the editorial processExperience, Skills & QualificationsEssential* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.* Relationship building skills* Ability to work well within a team* Ability to meet daily deadlines.* Organisation and time management skills* Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Google Suite* Ability to problem solve* Customer service skillsDesirable* Experience working in a fast-paced office environment* Bachelors degree or equivalent relevant experience.Springer Nature Skills associated with this Job Profile include:SN-Action-Oriented, SN-Adaptability, SN-Collaboration, SN-Decision Quality, SN-Editorial Skills, SN-Interpersonal Awareness, SN-Manuscript Assessment, SN-Process Optimization, SN-Publishing Workflows & Systems, SN-Resourcefulness, SN-Writing SkillsAt Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress – and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. 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