Content and Editorial Assistant - Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom - ROYAL SOCIETY OF CHEMISTRY

Description

The Royal Society of Chemistry have an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join our Education Platforms, Publishing and Products team on a permanent basis.

Our Education Platforms, Publishing and Products team collaborates to provide valuable resources and support for educators and students in schools, colleges and universities, ensuring access to engaging and relevant chemistry education from primary school onwards.

As Editorial Assistant, you'll provide crucial support to our Education in Chemistry magazine and teaching resources.

Providing editorial and project support to the Resources and Editorial teams, including liaison with freelance and internal contributors, editing and proofreading of both print and online content, uploading to our CMS.

Arranging meetings for staff, members and visitors, including organising appropriate facilities, sending invitations, monitoring attendance and minute taking.
Supporting financial processes and budget management by raising and tracking electronic purchase orders and processing expenses.
Arranging contracts with contributors and contractors.

At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working, which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate.

This role is contractually based at our Cambridge office, you will be able to work from home within the UK with the expectation that you will attend the office 2 days per week.

If you need flexible working arrangements, please outline this in your application.
Excellent written English and communication skills.
Some experience of proofreading, editing or digital content management.
Strong interest in science education and outreach, along with some knowledge of UK and Irish education systems.

With over 175 years of heritage, the RSC is a non-profit organization dedicated to shaping the future of science education globally.

Committed to nurturing scientists, maintaining high standards, and fostering collaboration, we partner with industry and academia while advising governments on policy.

In the UK, we are the leading non-governmental funder of chemistry education, advocating for inclusive, high-quality learning experiences.

Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge.

As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information.