Join our dynamic journals team!
Want to join the journals department of one of the most exciting, innovative open access publishers around? Then look no further, we're looking for a Journals Coordinator to join the UCL Press team!
For a full job description, and to apply: https://atsv7.wcn.co.uk/search_engine/jobs.cgi?SID=amNvZGU9MTg4MjAwMCZ2dF90ZW1wbGF0ZT05NjUmb3duZXI9NTA0MTE3OCZvd25lcnR5cGU9ZmFpciZicmFuZF9pZD0wJnBvc3RpbmdfY29kZT0yMjQ=
Reporting to the Journals Manager, the postholder will be responsible for overseeing the publication process on a designated list of journals, including acting as the main point of liaison with Editors-in-Chief on all day-to-day aspects of running their journals; ensuring academic articles are progressing smoothly through peer review via the submission system; and monitoring schedules so that articles and issues are published in a timely manner
The appointment will be on UCL Grade 6. The salary range will be £29,802 - £34,867 per annum; inclusive of London Allowance.
This role may in part be suitable for remote working. The role holder will be expected to work a minimum of 40% of their time on UCL’s Bloomsbury campus. The pattern of on-campus and remote working will be agreed with the role holder.
Candidates must...
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Have general academic journals publication experience
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Have a strong understanding of the full publication and peer review cycle
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Have good experience of using journal submission and peer review management systems.
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Be highly organised with a methodical and analytical approach to work
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Be able to manage own workload in order to meet deadlines while maintaining high standards.
For further information about the vacancy including the full job description and person specification about the vacancy and how to apply online, please go to http://www.ucl.ac.uk/hr/jobs/ and search for Reference Number 1882000.
Please note that only information contained in the application form will be considered by the shortlisting panel therefore covering letters and CVs are not required. For enquiries regarding the application process please contact library-jobs@ucl.ac.uk or telephone 020 7679 7977 quoting the job reference. Further information about UCL Library Services can be found on our website http://www.ucl.ac.uk/library/ .
Closing Date: 9th March 2022
Latest time for the submission of applications: 23:59
Interview Date: 23rd March 2022
We particularly welcome applications from black and minority ethnic candidates as they are under-represented within UCL at this level.