Editorial Administrator

Do you have an interest within publishing or have an editorial background? Or do you have a background within a scientific environment?

Working for a fast-growing scientific company based North of the City, you will work across a portfolio of life-science journals. If you are an excellent communicator, with a strong customer services background and a willingness to learn, then our client will be eager to speak to you!

In return you will get 27 days holiday + bank holidays, a non-contributory pension (8% of salary), excellent onsite parking and public transport links. Hybrid working available (usually 2 days at home and 3 days in the office).

Duties & Responsibilities of the Editorial Administrator:

• Manage the receipt of manuscripts and progressing them through peer review using the manuscript tracking system.


• General administration including providing help and rapid response for system users (authors, referees, editors)


• Maintain efficient and rapid record keeping using the database


• Send out proofs to authors


• Ensure all accepted manuscripts and relevant files are passed on to appropriate departments in a timely manner


• Filing, archiving and prioritization of workload


• Cover for other members of the journal team as required


• Deal with author, referee, and editor telephone queries


• Provision of support for the Managing Editor, News & Views Editor and Reviews Editors will also be required


• Generate monthly journal statistics and transcription of interviews

What you will need to succeed as the Editorial Administrator:

• Good interpersonal and organisational skills


• Excellent written and verbal skills are essential


• Good team player and have enthusiasm, judgement, and integrity, together with a proactive approach and the willingness and ability to take initiative.


• Flexibility, and willingness to learn


• Ability to prioritise to meet deadlines

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please submit your CV.

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Alex for a chat on (phone number removed) or apply now.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Kameo Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy.