Editorial Coordinator - Medical Sector

Job Advert: Editorial Coordinator

Location: Hybrid or Remote
Salary: £30,000 - £33,000, depending on experience

A leading organisation is seeking an enthusiastic and detail-oriented Editorial Coordinator to join its growing Editorial & Publishing Team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with publishing experience to support the strategic development of a reputable journal portfolio while working in a dynamic, mission-driven environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping the content and growth of six specialist journals, working closely with the Publisher, internal teams, editors, authors, and reviewers to deliver high-quality content and ensure efficient editorial workflows.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the implementation and improvement of editorial workflows and systems.
• Liaise with editors, authors, and reviewers to support peer review and production processes.
• Contribute to journal growth through commissioning, editor recruitment, and content development.
• Manage editorial tasks including permissions, rights management, and database maintenance.
• Engage with editors and authors through calls, email communication, and outreach initiatives.
• Assist with journal strategy execution, tracking submission pipelines and processing metrics.
• Attend academic conferences (occasionally, including international travel).
• Support marketing efforts with newsletter content, press releases, and social media materials.
• Help coordinate author video recordings and special content features.

Requirements

Essential:

• 1-2 years' experience in publishing (preferably STM or open access).
• Strong communication and organisation skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with solid grammar and proofreading abilities.
• Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities effectively.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools.

Desirable:

• Degree in biology, health sciences, or a related field.
• Experience using editorial management systems.
• Understanding of rights and permissions, and publishing ethics.
• Comfortable working with physicians and academics.
• Some copywriting experience for marketing and promotional materials.

Please note that we will only contact those candidates that we assess as suitable for the positions we have currently available based on their experience, training, and skills. If we do not have anything suitable, we will not keep your CV for more than 30 days.

As an equal opportunity employer, Bucks and Berks Recruitment is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.