The job: One of the UK's leading international academic, educational and professional publishers is looking for an experienced Assistant Editor to work with their STM journals editorial team, who will also be responsible for managing a small list of STM journals. Reporting to the Journals Editor, the successful candidate will be involved in supporting and assisting the team across a wide range of activities, including preparation of budgets, reports and other documentation, liaising with production, marketing, web and customer services teams, ensuring effective information flow is maintained, and coordinating and attending conferences.

The person: Educated to degree level, candidates should ideally have journals editorial experience, preferably within the STM subject areas, plus a good understanding of the journals management processes. The person appointed will need basic finance skills, plus sound project management and organisational abilities. Good analytical skills, to assist the editorial team in the research and acquisition of new titles, good computer skills, effective communication and confident presentation skills, and a positive approach to team-working, are all important requirements for this busy, proactive post.

Salary: Up to £23k pa [depending on experience], plus attractive benefits

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