Editorial Assistant
About the Role
Our client has an exciting opportunity for a well-organised graduate to join their editorial team as Editorial Assistant, to support the Managing Editor and editorial staff in delivering a high-quality journal in a timely manner.
Our client It is recognized as the leading peer-reviewed journal on imaging within the field of obstetrics and gynecology, publishing important research from all parts of the world. UOG has an impressive Impact Factor of 6.3, with more than 6 million article downloads each year. It is published monthly and features an international authorship and a fully electronic manuscript submission and review process.
Key Responsibilities
The successful candidate will assist in the editorial processes of the Journal, including editing and copyediting articles accepted for publication and proofreading typeset proofs, and will support the administration and peer-review processes. This Editorial Assistant position is unique in that, rather than being admin-focused, it offers the opportunity to the candidate to develop their editorial skills with view to undertaking additional editing and proofreading responsibilities as they progress in their role.
Requirements
They are seeking candidates with a strong scientific background, an excellent command of written English, a keen eye for detail and interests in research methodology and academic publishing.
Essential:
* Minimum of 2:1 undergraduate degree in biological or biomedical sciences
* Familiarity with academic literature
* Familiarity with commonly used statistical methodology
* Accuracy and exceptional attention to detail
* Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines
Desirable:
* Master’s degree in biological or biomedical sciences
* Familiarity with academic publishing
* Experience in communicating with academics
Please read the job description to find out more about the position and person specification.
Candidates must have the right to work in the UK, as they are unable to sponsor work visas.
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full time, 5 days/37.5 hours per week (core hours 10am-3pm)
Salary: £25,500–£28,500 per annum dependent on experience, plus benefits.
Location: The role is based from, 122 Freston Road, London, W10 6TR. A hybrid working system is in place and the job holder will be expected to work from the office for a minimum of 2 days each week. Due to the nature of the role, the job holder may be required to work from the office more than 2 days a week.
Benefits include:
* 25 days’ annual leave per annum plus eight Bank/Public holidays (pro rata basis for part timers), rising by 1 day per year for every complete year of service, up to an additional 5 days, together with 3 additional days over Christmas and New Year.
* 4% (matched) employer pension, rising to 6% on successful completion of probation.
* Employee Assistance Program.
* Season ticket loan scheme.
* Death in Service
About Them
They are a highly respected professional membership organisation operating across 140 countries and comprised primarily of clinicians who are ultrasound experts in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology. The Society includes obstetricians and gynecologists, trainees, medical doctors, scientists, sonographers, midwives and other health professionals who work to advance women’s health and wellbeing globally. Their mission is to improve women’s health through the provision, advancement and dissemination of the highest quality education, standards and research information around ultrasound in obstetrics and gynecology. This is achieved through education and training, programmatic initiatives and advocacy.
They are an equal opportunities employer and are proud to employ a workforce that reflects the diverse communities they serve. They welcome applications from all suitably qualified people from all backgrounds.
Please submit your application, CV and cover letter as soon as possible; they reserve the right to close any adverts before the closing date of Sunday 26 October. Interviews may be organised before the closing date.
Regrettably, they are not able to provide feedback to those candidates who are not shortlisted, as it simply would not be manageable to do so.
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