Overview
Publishing & Information Assistant Jobs in London, England, United Kingdom at Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
Title: Publishing & Information Assistant
Company: Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS)
Location: London, England, United Kingdom
The application page will give you a single ‘Upload your CV’ option. Please use this CV upload option to upload a single document that includes both a Cover letter and a CV within a single document. Please use the Cover letter to outline how your skills, experience and knowledge meets the essential criteria of the role *
Job Purpose
The purpose of the Publishing and Information Assistant is to provide editorial and administrative support to ensure the smooth running of the Veterinary Evidence Journal and to support library and information service operations and projects. This position is vital to ensure the regular publication of scientific articles to a high standard and the timely delivery of evidence-based resources to library users.
Key Responsibilities
Editorial and publishing process:
Respond to and process pre-submission queries about potential new articles and ensure internal records are updated accurately
Assist with selected tasks in the journal’s editorial process, including technical checks on submissions, managing the peer review process, and keeping authors informed about the status of their papers
Assist with copyediting, typesetting, and publishing accepted papers
Working with the Assistant Editor, ensure the journal meets its publishing targets by providing regular updates and by communicating with Associate Editors, peer reviewers, and authors as needed
Support the commissioning and publication of Audio Summaries and other content for post-publication dissemination.
Library And Information Services
Assist with the publication process of inFOCUS, RCVS Knowledge’s journal watch
Assist with the administration and delivery of library services
If you are interested in applying for this job, please make sure you meet the following requirements as listed below.
General
Build and maintain relationships with authors, reviewers, editors, and other collaborators
Assist with the implementation and development of new systems, processes, and initiatives
Help organise and take minutes at meetings
Provide project support to other teams within RCVS Knowledge
Other duties as required and commensurate with the post but not described above
Skills, Aptitudes, And Motivations
Strong attention to detail across all aspects of work
Excellent written English, and good editing and proofreading skills
Ability to work to deadlines
Good IT skills (MS Office, email, internet)
Customer service oriented
Team player with ability to work independently
Ability to communicate respectfully and tactfully
Interest in scientific publishing and evidence
Required
Education and/or experience
Educated to degree level or equivalent
Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills, with a strong customer focus
Desired
Knowledge of peer review and journal publishing processes
Knowledge of library or information services
Experience in working with scientific or technical content
Experience in website content management
Experience in working via email with a range of professionals
The application page will give you a single ‘Upload your CV’ option. Please use this CV upload option to upload a single document that includes both a Cover letter and a CV within a single document. Please use the Cover letter to outline how your skills, experience and knowledge meets the essential criteria of the role *
RCVS Knowledge’s mission is to advance the quality of veterinary care for the benefit of animals, the public, and society. We are the charity partner of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (RCVS), and provide tools, resources and education to the professions. to head to our website.
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