Job Description

Are you interested in science, medicine, editorial work, journalism, and public health?

Would you like to join The Lancet\xe2\x80\x99s journal\xe2\x80\x99s editorial team?

About our Team

The Lancet is part of our family of world-renowned medical journals committed to publishing leading science for better lives. We are a collaborative team handling a large volume of high-quality research submissions and thought leadership for our journals. We build solid relationships with our researchers to ensure we offer a personalised and exceptional publishing service.

About the Role

As an Editorial Assistant, you will support the editorial team in creating and producing high-quality content. Your main purpose will be to assist with research, fact-checking, proofreading, and formatting of articles and publications. You will also be responsible for managing the editorial calendar and providing administrative support to the team.

Responsibilities

• Assisting the Editors in tracking manuscripts from submission to publication
• Assisting with the maintenance of our databases
• Overseeing efficient and accurate filing and file retrieval
• Willing to help editors to work as efficiently as possible.
• Creating and producing Lancet metrics reports, and to refine and present results efficiently in Excel
• Assisting with the production and analysis of statistical data

Requirements

• Educated to degree level (2:1 minimum) or equivalent in a medical science related subject is essential. Previous administrative or publishing experience
• Have excellent English language skills, with sound communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently, but also be an excellent team player
• Have excellent organisational skills with a can-do approach to work and highly interested in medical publishing
• Have essential computer skills include familiarity with database management. Proficient in using Microsoft Office packages

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work

About Us

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world\xe2\x80\x99s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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Purposeful Work
When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.

Growing Every Day
Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.

Colleagues Who Care
You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.

Together, we create possibilities.
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Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: .

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