Job Title: Peer Review Assistant

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Location: London and Southeast

Salary: Details on application

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A leading international publisher of journals, books and electronic media for academic, educational and professional markets is looking for a Peer Review Assistant to join their Journal Editorial Department in their central London office. Working as a Peer Review Assistant your main responsibilities will include: liaising closely with journal editorial and production departments; attend meetings with external and internal journal editors to demo and advise on client web based online submission system in person and via WebEx; you will additionally support the rollout of new site builds including requirement gathering, tracking and maintaining their implementation status reports; manage and adhere to agreed implementation timelines and reports regularly on the project progress. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of web based online submission and peer review systems. Prior experience in a similar role at another academic publisher or as an administrative assistant on a journal using an online system is desirable but not essential as training will be provided. You will demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills, ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team and will have an interest in academic publishing and new online publishing technologies. The job may require attendance at weekend conferences or meetings both within the UK and overseas so the ability to travel internationally is essential.
For a full description of the role, please send your CV with a brief paragraph outlining your relevant skills. Contact: Anjali
E: a.bhardwaj@inspiredselection.com Closing Date: ASAP Early applications may be prioritised.