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Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd



Editorial Administrator

Cambridge, United Kingdom, GB - Research

Full-time Editorial Administrator



I am currently recruiting for an organisation which publishes outstanding research within the scientific sector, who are currently seeking applications for the role of full-time Editorial Administrator.



Reporting to the Executive Editor, Editorial Administrators are responsible for the administration of the Journal peer-review system, and are required to ensure that the Journal administrative procedures are as efficient as possible and meet the needs of authors, referees and editors.



The main day-to-day tasks will be receipt of manuscripts and progressing them through peer review using the Bench>Press manuscript tracking system. General administration will include providing help and rapid response for Bench>Press users (authors, referees, editors), efficient and rapid record keeping using the database, sending out proofs to authors, ensuring all accepted manuscripts and relevant files are passed on to appropriate departments in a timely manner, filing, archiving and prioritization of workload, together with support and cover for other members of the team as required, and dealing with author, referee and editor telephone queries.



The Editorial Administrator will also be expected to contribute to the daily administration of the Journal by providing support to the Journal team and helping to ensure adequate administrative cover during staff absence/shortages. Provision of support for the Editor-in-Chief, Executive Editor and Reviews Editor will also be required, including generation of monthly Journal statistics.



The successful applicant will have previous experience of working in an office environment (ideally in a publishing or scientific environment) and be able to demonstrate experience of working with databases, email, internet, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.



Good interpersonal and organisational skills and excellent written and verbal skills are essential. You will also need to demonstrate that you are a good team player and have enthusiasm, judgement and integrity, together with a proactive approach and the willingness and ability to take initiative.



This permanent position represents an excellent opportunity for a competent administrator and offers a competitive salary and benefits. The position is full time, and is based in the Cambridge offices.



Applicants should send a CV along with a covering letter that clearly states their current position and salary expectations, relevant experience and why they are enthusiastic about the post.

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£18000.00 - £21000.00 per annum



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