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Do you have an interest within publishing or have an editorial background?

Have you got strong attention to detail?

Working for a fast-growing scientific company-based north of Cambridge, you will provide administrative support across a portfolio of life-science journals. If you are an excellent communicator, with an administrative background and a willingness to learn, then this could be the role for you!

In return you will get 27 days holiday + bank holidays, a non-contributory pension (8% of salary), excellent onsite parking and public transport links. Hybrid working available (usually 2 days at home and 3 days in the office).

Duties & Responsibilities of the Editorial Administrator:

* Manage the receipt of manuscripts and progress them through using the manuscript tracking system.

* Carry out administrative duties to authors, referees and editors.

* Send out proofs to authors

* Ensure all accepted manuscripts and relevant files are passed on to appropriate departments in a timely manner

* Maintain efficient and rapid record keeping using the database

* Filing, archiving and prioritising workload

* Cover for other members of the journal team as required

* Manage all telephone queries on behalf of the author, referee, and editor

* Generate monthly journal statistics and transcription of interviews

What you will need to succeed as the Editorial Administrator:

* Previous editorial / publishing background would be advantageous

* Excellent written and verbal communication are essential

* Strong team player with enthusiasm and integrity, together with a proactive approach and the willingness and ability to use own initiative.

* Ability to prioritise to meet deadlines

If you are interested in finding out more about this position, please contact Freddy for a chat on (phone number removed) or apply now.

If you have not received a response within 3-5 working days, unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful. Kameo Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency for this permanent vacancy