Editorial Coordinator, part-time, maternity cover

Our client is a highly prestigious professional membership body based in Essex - they are currently recruiting for a part-time Editorial Coordinator to join their Communications team focused on editorial administration across ScholarOne peer review systems to deliver their book and journal publications - this will be covering an initial 9 month maternity leave period. This will be a hybrid role, ideally working in the office in Essex 3 days' a week, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

The Editorial Coordinator will be responsible for all operational aspects of their book and journal publications, including the editorial and peer review process, administration, governance, marketing and publication impact.

The successful candidate will have a interest in the humanities or social sciences, with an interest in professional or academic publishing. This role requires super high standards of accuracy and organisation, as well as superb interpersonal and communication skills. Experience in ScholarOne would be an advantage, but is not essential.

Our client offers fantastic benefits including a salary from £27,000 pro rata; 25 days holiday pro rata; generous pension scheme; flexible working hours and Perkbox benefits! They have gorgeous offices with an on-site car park, and good public transport links. ** Inspired Search & Selection are a publishing recruitment specialist who operate an Equal Opportunities policy. We treat all employees and job applicants fairly and equally regardless of their sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion, age, disability or union membership status.