Job Description

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Salary - Salary Plan, 881,025.00 GBP Annual
Are you passionate about scientific publishing and eager to support cutting-edge research? Join the Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) as an Editorial Assistant in India! This is a fixed term contract for 4 months covering maternity leave.


We're seeking a detail-oriented, proactive individual who can thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to world-class scientific publications and engage with the academic community.


At the RSC, we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working. While this role is based at our India office, you'll have the option to work from home within India, with occasional travel as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Provide administrative support for external community engagement Assist in promoting our journal and book portfolio Maintain and develop journals' online presence in India via social media Support editorial and marketing initiatives Maintain Editorial and Advisory Board lists Develop and maintain good relationships and excellent channels of communication with existing and potential authors, referees, board members and customers in India. Undertake any other reasonable duties and projects as required by the Editorial Development Manager

Requirements:

A degree in science (chemical science preferred) Must be efficient and highly competent in the use of software packages associated with PCs. Good organisational and time-management skills are required, together with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines. Good communications skills and proven ability to work effectively as part of a team. Ability to make sound evidence-based judgements Previous experience in Scientific, Technical and Medical (STM) publishing would be an asset.
If you are interested in this role, please apply before the end of the closing date. When applying, you will need to provide an up-to-date CV and as a cover letter (in no more than 500 words) telling us about your relevant knowledge, skills and competencies and why you are applying for this role.

About the RSC

The RSC publishes over 55 world-leading journals, 1,500+ print books, and various online databases. Our international portfolio covers core chemical sciences and related fields, known for rigorous peer review and fast publication times. As a not-for-profit publisher, we reinvest surplus funds into the global scientific community.


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At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.


As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.


We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at jobs@rsc.org or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.


If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@rsc.org