Publishing Administrative Editor

Are you looking to begin your career in Publishing?

Would you like to deliver effective administration services that make an impact to our success?

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 of 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 by providing high-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. 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 remotely from home and our office in a flexible, hybrid style
• Working flexible hours – flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working for you

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
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Electric Vehicle Scheme
• Optional Dental Insurance
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 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 scheme via Perks at Work

About the Business

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’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.

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