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Job Description
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Support authors, reviewers and editors with the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance
Ensure journal requirements are met by performing quality checks and obtaining required forms.
Manage the flow of manuscripts from submission to acceptance through the manuscript tracking system (MTS); perform quality checks on manuscripts and ensure all required legal paperwork is collected and stored.
Provide support for Authors, Reviewers and Editors; troubleshoot and assist with system issues and escalate to the relevant teams as required .
Maintain correct information within the databases; update and merge person records within the MTS and ensure manuscript information is correct.
Assist with editorial reports and other ad hoc tasks associated with the editorial workflow.
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal
Strong interpersonal skills and customer service skills
Ability to follow instructions and procedures
Prioritisation skills
Organisation and multitasking skills
Ability to meet multiple simultaneous deadlines efficiently
Attention to detail
Ability to work well in a team and independently when required
Problem solving
Experience using Microsoft Office and Google suites;
Database management experience
Ability to work proactively
Educated to degree level or equivalent, desirable but not a requirement
Job Title: Editorial Assistant
Location: Kings Cross, London – Hybrid Working
Application Deadline: Tuesday 10 th June 2025
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature opens the doors to discovery for researchers, educators, clinicians and other professionals. Every day, around the globe, our imprints, books, journals, platforms and technology solutions reach millions of people. For over 175 years our brands and imprints have been a trusted source of knowledge to these communities and today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood and used by our communities – enabling them to improve outcomes, make progress, and benefit the generations that follow.
About The Brand
Nature Portfolio is a flagship portfolio of journals, products and services including Nature and the Nature-branded journals, dedicated to serving the scientific community. Visit nature.com and follow @Nature / @NaturePortfolio
About The Role
Nature Research is hiring for an Editorial Assistant ! In this role you will manage the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance . Y ou will support the standardisation of workflows, improve efficiencies , data collection, and will support authors, editors and reviewers.
As an Editorial Assistant , y ou will play an integral part in assisting the internal and external editorial teams with ensuring manuscripts are processed within suitable timeframes and with the overall smooth operation of our editorial process .
This administrative role offers a unique opportunity for career development, with potential growth through various levels of editorial administration and operational management. While this position does not involve writing or editing content, it provides invaluable insights into the scientific editorial and peer review processes
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At Springer Nature, we value the diversity of our teams and work to build an inclusive culture, where people are treated fairly and can bring their differences to work and thrive. We empower our colleagues and value their diverse perspectives as we strive to attract, nurture and develop the very best talent.
Springer Nature was awarded Diversity Team of the Year at the 2022 British Diversity Awards. Find out more about our DEI work here https://group.springernature.com/gp/group/taking-responsibility/diversity-equity-inclusion
If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us so we can make all necessary accommodation . Springer Nature is a Disability Confident Committed Employer and we encourage applications from candidates with disabilities. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty and wish to submit your application in an alternative format or would like to discuss reasonable adjustments during the application and interview process, please get in touch either by phone on +44 (0)207 014 4020 or by email SpringerNatureUKCareers@springernature.com so we can make any necessary arrangements.
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