Assistant Editor - Soil Ecology and Ecosystems

Role: Assistant Editor (Officer band)

Salary: £35,000

Contract: Permanent

Location: London, Hybrid

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October - 9:00am

Interview: Thursday 22nd October

We are seeking someone to assist the BES in publishing a brand new journal in the society’s world-renowned portfolio.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for an interesting and varied editorial role to be part of an experienced publications team.

The ideal candidate will be an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with demonstrable experience in an academic publishing role.

Full requirements can be found below.

Key responsibilities

Reporting to the Head of Product Development, the Assistant Editor will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of the journal but will also work closely with the rest of the publications team, providing additional support across the portfolio.

Core duties will include:

• Managing a timely and fair peer review process for a successful international journal
• Supporting content