Cambridge University Press & Assessment
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Job Title: Managing Editor, Journals, Academic
Salary: £26,600 - £30,000
Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)
Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)
We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.
We have an exciting opportunity to join the established, collaborative and dynamic Peer Review Administration (PRA) Team; the PRA Team is responsible for managing the peer review and article acquisition process for 30 journals across a range of subject areas, with this role responsible for a set portfolio of journals.
About The Role
Your focus will be managing the peer review process of a set portfolio of journals in a wide variety of STM/HSS subject areas.
The tasks are varied and typically will include:
- Standard administrative tasks related to a list of journals, including building and maintaining key stakeholder relations and collaboration.
- Researching and proposing innovative development and efficiencies.
- Working collaboratively and effectively with the PRA Team through best-practice sharing, discussion contribution.
- Expert point of contact: being the central point-of-contact for any queries related to any stage of manuscript processing from pre- to post- peer-review.
This position has been classified as a hybrid role, requiring the selected candidate to typically spend 40-60% of their time collaborating and connecting face-to-face at their dedicated location. Aside from our hybrid principles, other flexible working requests will be considered from the first day of employment, including other work arrangements should you require adjustments due to a disability or long-term health condition.
About You
This role is ideal for a superbly structured and well-organised individual with a passion for data management, accuracy, and excellent communication skills. The ideal candidate will seek to build on an existing understanding of academic journals publishing and progress their career. Working pro-actively and autonomously, ensuring smooth peer review processing, whilst continuing to provide efficiencies accordingly.
Essential Knowledge:
- Knowledge of submission platforms (preferably ScholarOne Manuscripts and Editorial Manager); talented in use of systems and software;
- Extensive knowledge of publishing workflows and processes including peer review.
- Proven skills in delivering training.
- IT skills with proficiency in Office 365.
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Essential Skills & Experience:
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with effective and professional communication.
- Strong organisation and time management skills.
If you meet the above minimum requirements, we encourage you to apply. Your application will be even stronger if you can also demonstrate the following desirable criteria:
- Process improvement and problem-solving skills, with the ability to implement effective solutions.
- Strong stakeholder management skills, including working with academic editors, editorial boards, reviewers and authors.
- Excellent prioritisation skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities whilst maintaining a high level of accuracy and customer service.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities while contributing positively to team objectives.
- Flexibility and adaptability in response to changing business needs, technologies and ways of working.
For a detailed job description, please refer to the link at the bottom of the advert on our careers site.
We are a Disability Confident (DC) employer that is committed to equality and inclusion ensuring our recruitment process is accessible to all. The DC scheme's Offer of an Interview commitment applies to applicants who opt in, and disclose a disability or a long-term health condition, and who best meet the minimum criteria for the role. In instances where interviewing all qualifying candidates is not practicable and/or appropriate, we prioritise those who best meet the minimum criteria, as we would for applicants who do not have a disability or long-term health condition.
Please note, Cambridge University Press & Assessment is unable to sponsor this role under the Skilled Worker Visa route as it does not meet the minimum skill requirements.
Rewards And Benefits
We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world-class, flexible rewards package, featuring family-friendly and planet-friendly benefits including:
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Group personal pension scheme
- Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
- Green travel schemes
Ready to pursue your potential? Apply now.
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We aim to support candidates by making our interview process clear and transparent. The closing date for all applications will be 11 October 2026. We will review applications on an ongoing basis, and shortlisted candidates can expect interviews to take place from 19 October 2026 onwards.
If you are shortlisted and progressed through the stages, you can expect:
- Virtual interview via MS Teams. You will be provided with a brief to complete a role related task which will need to be returned by email in advance of your interview.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process due to a disability or a long-term health condition, there will be an opportunity for you to inform us via the online application form. We will do our best to accommodate your needs.
Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.
We are committed to an equitable recruitment process. As such, applications must be submitted via our official online application procedure. Please refrain from sending your CV directly to our recruiters. If you experience technical difficulties or require additional support with submitting your online application, contact the Recruiter.
Why join us
Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You will belong to a collaborative team that is exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.
Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where it is safe to speak up, and where we learn continuously to improve together. We welcome applications from all candidates, regardless of demographic characteristics (age, disability, educational attainment, ethnicity, gender, marital status, neurodiversity, religion, sex, gender identity and sexual identity), cultural, or social class/background.
We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.
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