About our Team

We are seeking an Editorial Section Manager for Heliyon, an all-science, open access, Cell Press journal. This is a fantastic opportunity for a university graduate to start their career in scientific publishing. You will be working within a global team of diverse, dynamic individuals with a range of scientific expertise.

About the Role

As part of our editorial support teams, your primary responsibility is managing one or more of our scientific sections. You will be developing its respective editorial teams and coordinating new and revised manuscripts from submission through publication. You will be in consistent contact with scientific editors, authors, and editorial referees.

Responsibilities

Ensuring the smooth operation of sections within the journal through collaboration with our international scientific editors.
Developing the editorial teams of the journal and building relationships with the scientific editors of Heliyon.
Managing a high volume of internal and external e-mail correspondence, providing exceptional customer service to authors, reviewers, and staff.
Guiding manuscripts through an online database from initial submission through to final editorial decision.
Performing technical and administrative checks on manuscripts for compliance with the journal’s standard.
Monitoring the peer review process with a goal of obtaining timely feedback from editors and reviewers.
Collaborating with colleagues across the business on projects to improve Heliyon.

Requirements

Have an undergraduate degree in a medical, life, physical or social science.
Have exceptional communication in written and spoken English.
Be enthusiastic, have great analytical skills and the ability to pay close attention to detail.
Have the ability to adapt to change, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and to prioritize.
Have great interpersonal skills within an international team.
Be able to work equally well collaboratively or without continuous supervision in a changeable environment.
Be PC proficient with expertise in Microsoft Office (particularly Outlook and Excel).

Work in a way that works for you

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

Working remotely from home and our office in a flexible hybrid pattern
Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day

How to apply

Please submit a cover letter specifically detailing your key skills, experience and your interest in the opportunity along with your CV.

Working with us

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co-workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the UK benefits we are delighted to offer:

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life assurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Long service awards
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work

Editorial Section Manager (Cell Press/ Heliyon) London 2023