Job Description

Job Title: Editorial Assistant
Location: London - Hybrid Working Model
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature advances discovery by publishing robust and insightful research and educational materials, supporting the development of new areas of knowledge, making ideas and information accessible around the world, and leading the way on open access. Within the Springer group, Macmillan Education is a global award-winning publisher of Language Learning and Curriculum titles around the world.
About the Brand
Nature Portfolio's high-quality journals and services across the life, physical, chemical and applied sciences help move science and society forward.
Nature Portfolio is home to the leading, international weekly journal of science, Nature - founded in 1869. It is also home to the Nature research and Nature Reviews journals, the leading open access multidisciplinary journal Nature Communications, and open access journals including Scientific Reports. Together, these journals publish some of the world's most significant scientific discoveries.
Online, nature.com provides over nine million unique visitors per month with content, including news and comment from the Nature journal, and the leading scientific jobs board, Nature Careers. As part of Springer Nature, Nature Portfolio also offers a range of researcher services, including online and in-person training. For more information, please visit nature.com and follow @NaturePortfolio.
About the Role
Nature is seeking to appoint an Editorial Assistant! In this role you will be managing the processing of manuscripts from submission to acceptance as well as supporting the standardization of workflows, improved efficiencies, data collection, and to support authors, editors, and reviewers.
This position is key to assisting the editors with manuscripts, and ensuring content is processed within suitable timeframes. The ideal candidate will be able to prioritize their workload and work to tight deadlines but will also ensure that tasks are performed with speed and accuracy.
In this role you will play an important role in managing an efficient editorial process and standardising workflows. The nature of the role is administrative and career development in a role such as this might see you develop through different levels of editorial administration and operational management. It should be noted that this role does not include writing or editing content. If appointed you will gain great insights into the scientific operational editorial and peer review processes.
Role Responsibilities
Managing the flow of manuscripts from submission to acceptance through the manuscript tracking system (MTS) - performing quality checks on manuscripts and ensuring all forms are collected and stored.
Providing MTS support for Authors, Reviewers and Editors - troubleshooting and assisting with system issues and escalating to the relevant teams if needed.
Liaising with Authors, Reviewers and Editors via email and telephone - ensuring your manner is always polite, professional and helpful
Maintaining correct information within the databases - updating person records within the MTS and ensuring manuscript information is correct
Assisting with editorial reports
Assisting with other ad hoc tasks associated with the editorial workflow of manuscripts
Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Essential
Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal.
Relationship building skills
Ability to work well within a team
Ability to meet daily deadlines.
Organisation and time management skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Excel and Google Suite
Desirable
Experience working in a fast-paced office environment is preferred
Educated to degree level or equivalent (desirable but not a requirement)
At Springer Nature, our mission is to be part of progress - and that begins with inclusion: of people, perspectives, and ideas. We believe that diverse perspectives drive progress, and we are committed to creating an environment where people and ideas can flourish. If you have any access needs related to disability, neurodivergence or a chronic condition, please contact us at EMEACareers@springernature.com so we can make all necessary accommodations.
For more information about career opportunities in Springer Nature please visit https://springernature.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/SpringerNatureCareers/
Job Posting End Date: 12-12-2025

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