Job Description

Publishing Administrative Editor

Would you enjoy providing editorial administrative support to a busy publishing team?

Would you enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver a quality service to our journal community?

About our Team

Our team works with Editors, Authors, Reviewers and colleagues to manage the end-to-end editorial publication process. We ensure timely and high-quality delivery of our content, delighting our customers every step of the way. We\'re truly a global team, with colleagues across the world.

About the Role

As a Publishing Administrative Editor, you will have the opportunity to take ownership for the efficient operations of our editorial office. You will be part of our busy journal team ensuring the successful publication of leading scientific journals. You will deliver editorial and administrative services to Editors, Authors and Reviewers through providing high-level, quality customer service.

Responsibilities

Delivering editorial administration services to editors, authors and reviewers to ensure journal needs and service level agreements are met

Managing the editorial, submission and review process efficiently to reduce the lead-time from submission to approval

Generating journal and ad-hoc reports for editors and publishers for board meetings and strategic planning

Identifying and implementing changes to workflow and configuration to optimize the performance of journals, release initiatives and publishing policies

Providing support and troubleshooting advice to editors, reviewers, authors and teams for our submission system

Communicating with our journal community, publishers and cross-functional teams to provide updates and advice for submission and publication queries

Requirements

Have excellent administration skills and a real eye for detail and accuracy

Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and an ability to engage and build relationships

Be able to take ownership of problems and implement solutions

Enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver successful projects and initiatives that make a difference

Show good data analysis skills and the ability to create and generate reports

Have great computer skills in Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems

Have excellent organisation skills and the ability to multi-task and adapt to changing priorities

Be a motivated self-starter with a positive attitude and a customer-focused approach

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

Long service awards

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

Access to extensive learning and development resources

Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work

About Us

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world\xe2\x80\x99s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

Join Us

Are you ready to help us progress science and health? Our technology leads to innovation, so join a forward-thinking digital business that is tackling world-scale challenges and align your ambitions with our passion for driving global knowledge-sharing.



Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: .

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