United Kingdom onlyAre you passionate about scientific publishing?
Are you an experienced Leader who enjoys supporting a dynamic team?
About our Team
Heliyon, an all-science, open access journal that is part of the Cell Press family, seeks a Deputy Editorial Team Leader for a growing team in our Life Science division.
About the Role
This role involves recruiting, training, and managing an editorial team, supporting a scientific journal, and assisting the Editorial Team Leader. It offers skill development, collaboration, and exposure to the scientific community, along with potential career growth through various learning and development opportunities.
Responsibilities
Managing, recruiting and developing a team of Editorial Section Managers within the Life Science division
Being highly proficient, independent and up-to-date in the work that Editorial Section Managers perform. Helping to ensure manuscripts are moving quickly through the editorial system
Championing and leading key projects in the journal. Such as overseeing Heliyon’s correction process and improving our training and onboarding processes
Helping the team to support absences and balance workloads
Supporting the academic editors and internal staff in the editorial process. Being a point of contact for resolving queries of the team
Supporting the Editorial Team Leader in the management of the division
Requirements
Have a scientific background
Have existing management and (open access) publishing experience
Be enthusiastic, analytical and have exceptional attention to detail
Have excellent English language skills with a focus on building great relationships
Show creativity, have a willingness to experiment, and a desire to improve
Be able to adapt to manage an internal team, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously and treat people professionally. Work equally well collaboratively or independently in a deadline-oriented environment
Be technically savvy and must be PC proficient with expertise working in Microsoft Office 365 suite (particularly Outlook and Excel)
How to Apply
Please attach a copy of your CV and a cover letter outlining your reasons for interest in the position.
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. 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 flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
- Working remotely from home and at our office in a hybrid working style
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.
At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Health care plans and benefits
Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy
Life assurance and accident policies
Comprehensive pension and retirement plans
Access to learning and development resources
Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
Elsevier is an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form: https://forms.office.com/r/eVgFxjLmAK , or please contact 1-855-833-5120.
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