We are delighted to offer an opportunity for an Editorial Assistant to join our journals publishing team. You will work closely with a team of Publishers managing our STM journals programme at a time of substantial operational and strategic development. This entry-level position will provide a strong grounding in the principles and practice of scholarly journals publishing and lay an excellent foundation for a career in editorial journal management.
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
About the role
Working across a portfolio of 40-50 journals, you will support the editorial development of our STM journals portfolio by providing general administrative support to a friendly and collaborative team of Publishers in Cambridge and New York. Through a supportive and empowering culture, the team is responsible for delivering an efficient and high-quality publishing service for authors, readers and publishing partners.
The role includes
- Supporting colleagues in the preparation of publishing reports, financial statements, development plans, forecasts and tender documents
- Assisting with the delivery of standalone operational projects
- Conducting data analysis and research across a range of subject areas
About you
We are looking for an individual educated to degree level or equivalent, who has a demonstrable passion for academic publishing and knowledge of the function of peer-reviewed journals within it. This is a busy role, demanding good organisational and time-management skills, attention to detail and the ability to prioritise. Good IT skills, especially proficiency in MS Word and MS Excel, and good written and verbal communication skills are also essential. Previous office experience would be an advantage.
Rewards and benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Group personal pension scheme
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Green travel schemes
We are a hybrid working organisation, and we offer a range of flexible working options from day one. We expect most hybrid-working colleagues to spend 40-60% of their time at their dedicated office or location. We will also consider other work arrangements if you wish to work more flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
