Editorial Administrator - Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - Oxford University Press

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We have been a leading figure in publishing for more than 500 years.

We have always been a forward-looking organization, maximizing the technology for the day, but the digital revolution is bringing enormous change, fast.

That same spirit of adventure and entrepreneurialism is critical to our future success.

In a fast changing publishing landscape, OUP welcomes the inquisitive, the inventive, and the ambitious; people who challenge the conventional, and pioneer the possible.

We believe that the skills you bring to OUP are just a starting point.

We want you to have the opportunity to expand your abilities, and innovate and develop in areas which both interest you, and support your aspirations.


ABOUT THE ROLE
This is a fully remote part time position working 17.5 hours per week.


We have an exciting opportunity to start or progress your career in academic publishing, as we are recruiting for a part time (17.5h per week) Editorial Administrator for the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology (ESHRE) journals.

You will be responsible for the day-to-day administration and support of our Editorial Office, publishing four society owned, leading academic journals.


Other duties will include:

  • Ensure the smooth running of the peer review process by monitoring manuscript progress through ScholarOne submission system, sending reminders as necessary and alerting colleagues to potential problems.
  • Organise weekly Editorial Office meetings, including producing an agenda and writing up minutes.
  • Provide inhouse data analytical support for twiceyearly Editorial Office reports for Society Publication Committee meetings, as well as adhoc projects (e.g. to aid selection of new Associate Editors), thus supporting the Editors in maximising the four journals' quality and standing in their respective academic fields.
  • Liaise with external service providers, suppliers and contractors to ensure most costeffective utilisation of services and supplies.
  • Process Editorial Office invoices via proprietary OUP purchasing system using requisitions and purchase orders, as appropriate.
  • Ensure editorial lists (Editors, Deputy Editors, Associate Editors & former Associate Editors) for all journals are systematically updated and relevant parties are informed of any changes.
  • Collaborate with freelance editorial staff colleague to create effective handover notes to ensure an outstanding experience for customers and clients during the peer review process.
  • Offer general administrative support to the Editorial Office and responding to ad hoc requests from Managing Editor team.
This is a fully remote position based in the UK.


ABOUT YOU


If you are an experienced Administrator wanting to start or progress your career in a part-time publishing role, this could to the job for you Medical/Biological/Scientific experience is highly desirable but not essential for this position.


  • Experience of using manuscript submissions systems is beneficial
  • Familiarity with publishing or academia is a preference
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Excellent time management and prioritisation skills
  • High level IT skills, including MS Word & Excel

BENEFITS
We care about work/life balance here at OUP.

With this in mind we offer 25 days' holiday that rises with service, plus bank holidays and Christmas closure (3-days) and a 35-hour working week.

We are open to discussing flexibility in respect to working patterns, dependent on role. We also have a great variety of active employee networks and societies.


We help make your money go further by contributing to your pension up to 12%, offering loans and savings schemes through our partnership with Salary Finance, in addition to travel to work schemes and access to a wide range of local discounts.

Please see our Rewards and Recognition page for more information.


QUERIES

  • Division:Academic
  • Department:Journals Cambridge
Closing Date:30 April 2024- Salary:Dependent on skills and experience- Location:ESHRE Journals - Cambridge- Postcode:CB23 8BA- Full Time /

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