The British Educational Research Association (BERA) is offering an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to join our office team as a Journals Development Officer.
You will work with the Association’s office staff, Publications Committee, editorial teams and boards, and external publishing partner to support the publication of our four highly regarded academic journals: British Educational Research Journal (BERJ), British Journal of Educational Technology (BJET), Review of Education and The Curriculum Journal.
This is a permanent, part-time position (0.4 to 0.5 full-time equivalent – between 2 and 2.5 days a week) reporting to the BERA Publications Manager.
About BERA
BERA is the largest UK-wide educational research organisation. With almost 3,000 members, it is a member-led organisation dedicated to supporting educational researchers and promoting high-quality research in education. It seeks to enhance the field of study, the growth of public knowledge and critical understanding, and the application of findings for the improvement of educational policy and practice. Further information can be found at www.bera.ac.uk.
Key responsibilities
This post plays a key role in fulfilling BERA’s strategic priorities by supporting the success and development of our journals portfolio. It involves building excellent relationships with the journal editors, publishing partner and other stakeholders to:
* Support the development and implementation of strategic initiatives for the BERA journals portfolio in line with the broader BERA Strategic Plan and priorities for individual journals.
* Assist the BERA journal editors to develop and engage with their editorial boards.
* Support the promotion of the BERA journals.
* Handle day-to-day and ad hoc administration tasks related to the BERA journals portfolio.
Read the full job description and person specification on our website at: https://www.bera.ac.uk/opportunity/bera-journals-development-officer
Working arrangements, salary & benefits
* Contract: Permanent, part-time (0.4 to 0.5 full-time equivalent [FTE] – between 2 and 2.5 days a week).
* Comprehensive benefits package: Including 28 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays and additional office closure days (calculated pro rata), 10% employers’ pension contribution, training opportunities and employee assistance programmes.
* Flexible working: Working patterns and arrangements will be discussed as part of the interview process, including options to work remotely for the right candidate.
How to apply
Submit the following documents to jobs@bera.ac.uk by 5pm on Wednesday 6 May 2026:
* covering letter detailing your suitability for the role and how you meet the requirements in the person specification (maximum 1 page)
* equal opportunities monitoring form.
Please read the full job description and person specification on our website before applying.
We are unable to consider applications without a covering letter. We are not accepting applications through LinkedIn Easy Apply.
For more information or to discuss the position before applying, emailpublications@bera.ac.uk.
Timetable
* Closing date for applications: 6 May 2026
* First interviews (held virtually): Week commencing 18 May 2026
* Second interviews (held at the BERA office in London): 2 June 2026/9 June 2026
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