Editorial Administrator Springer Healthcare

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Editorial Administrator (Springer Healthcare)Chester (Please note, own transport required, not on public transport route)PermanentClosing date: May 25th 2021Springer Healthcare is a full service agency and leading publisher of medical educational products for the healthcare community, and forms part of Springer Nature, one of the worlds leading global scientific and medical publishers. Were looking for an Editorial Administrator in the Tattenhall (Chester) office to work as part of the Adis Journal Publishing team, who are responsible for publishing a portfolio of clinical journals. The successful candidate will be providing crucial scientific administrative support to the publishing team in order to ensure the successful and timely online publication of journals published by Adis Rapid+. There may be opportunities for personal development and for progression into a range of different areas of journal publishing in the future.Main Duties Provide scientific administrative support to Adis Rapid+ journal team and help them to manage the publication of journal articles Coordinate projects with internal departments and external authors/clients, and managing article workflow Support team in a range of additional administrative tasks including financial support, contact databases, marketing, and researching clients/opportunities to develop the business further Assist in coordinating peer review procedures for articles submitted to the journals and provide support to the Editorial staff, authors and reviewers Research and allocate appropriate peer reviewers for manuscripts (in terms of subject area and according to reviewers agreed availability) Provide comprehensive administrative support for the journal team, referees and authors/clients Assist Editors with any marketing requirements they may have such as email campaigns, researching new client contacts and maintaining the current client contact databasePerson SpecificationEssential Biomedical/biological degree or postgrad degree, or equivalent experience Keen interest in scientific publishing and a desire to progress within this field Ability to handle multiple projects, prioritise effectively and meet strict deadlines Excellent oral and written communication skills Exceptional attention to detail Diplomacy along with effective negotiation and problem-solving skills High level of computer literacy Ability to proactively and calmly identify and address problems quickly Adaptable to change and willing to take on new and different responsibilities as they ariseTo apply: please submit your CV and covering letter, expressing interest in the role and your salary expectations. Closing date: May 25th 2021At Springer Nature we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognise the many benefits of a diverse workforce and strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.Visit the Springer Nature Editorial and Publishing website at editorial-and-publishing-jobs for more information about our Research E&P career opportunities.