Editorial Assistant 12 Months FTC

Job title:

Editorial Assistant 12 Months FTC

Company

Sage Publications

Job description

Editorial Assistant – £29,000 – 12 months FTC – HybridJoin us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.About Sage:Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely.Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:

• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact

• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

• Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team:This role is within the Journals Editorial Department, which is a thriving team of highly productive people who are passionate about research. We are responsible for the management, development, and growth of a large portfolio of valuable, high-quality journals. We work closely with external editors, society partners and internal colleagues to drive the success and long-term sustainability of the programmeCould you be our new Editorial Assistant? Are you?

• Strong oral and written communication skills to support daily communications with internal and external contacts.

• Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills, ability to handle a dynamic and demanding workload efficiently.

• Good attention to detail and accuracy in researching, collating and reporting information and maintaining records.

Your new role:

• Accurately and punctually compile publishing reports for individual titles.

• Accurately maintain journal management records and databases ensuring all information relating to the department’s journals is up to date.

• Promptly carry out journal management activities as required, to support journal development initiatives in line with SAGE’s strategy.

• Promptly respond to queries from journal editorial teams, society publishing partners and authors to ensure we provide a high quality service. Liaise actively with colleagues across all necessary departments.

• Support Editors/Publisher in the drafting and sending of journal contracts and addenda, and ensure correct circulation following signature (following internal procedures) to assist in maintaining accurate records.

• Research new acquisition leads, maintain accurate database of acquisition leads, undertake background research for journal tenders/launches and support Editors/Publisher in the preparation of journal proposals to actively seek out new business opportunities in accordance with editorial growth strategies.

• Assist the Editor/ Publisher with planning and running meetings to ensure travel plans are in place (when necessary), including coordinating agendas and keeping all parties informed of meeting details. Take accurate minutes and ensure follow-up on actions.

• As required represent SAGE at necessary conferences, meetings and/or events to ensure the collation of information, the promotion of the journal portfolio and contribution to building SAGE brand.

• Handle discrete projects and journals-wide administration for the editorial department when required ensuring agreed parameters and deadlines are met for cross departmental activities

Overview of benefits:

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays full-time/pro-rated for part-time roles

• 2 additional ‘floating days’ of personal leave, in recognition that each of us has cultural, religious, or family commitments that fall at times when the company is not closed.

• Life assurance

• Income protection

• Access to Sage books and journal

• Hybrid working arrangements – In office 20% of contracted hours. We work flexibly and most staff can choose to work from home for up to 80% of their contracted hours.

Other benefits, which may change include:

• Sage lunches held weekly in the office

• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office

• Home working allowance

• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement

• Access to the Company doctor

If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact . We will respond to any requests for support in a timely manner. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.A cover letter is important to us, this offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position. Therefore, when applying for this role online, please upload your cover letter and CV as one document.Applications without a cover letter may regrettably not be reviewed.Diversity, Equity, and InclusionAt Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong. As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we’re open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.Closing date is 11th March 2025

Expected salary

Location

London

Job date

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 08:39:30 GMT

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