Editorial Assistant for RGS-IBG Journals (part time, fixed term contract)
We are seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the publication of its academic journals.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop a greater understanding of the academic peer review and publishing process and provides an excellent opportunity to work with the academic community.
The role is ideally suited to someone with very strong organisational and communication skills and an understanding of and interest in contemporary academic geography.
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Closing date: 9.30am on 11 December.
Salary and contract details
This is a part time (0.4 FTE), six month fixed-term post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of six weeks.
The salary range for this post is £30,065-£31,740 per annum (pro rata to £12,026-£12,696 per annum) depending on experience and qualifications.
There are options for home working.
Benefits
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- For this role a 14-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
- Flexible working arrangements with home working possible.
- 25 days annual leave per annum plus public bank holidays for full time staff, pro rata to 10 days per annum.
- Society closure between Christmas and New Year, in addition to the basic annual leave allowance.
- Pension scheme - 3% employee, 7.5% employer.
- Group Life Assurance at four-times basic annual salary.
- Corporate eye care vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free 24-hour Employee Assistance helpline with available counselling support.
How to apply
The Society aims to be an equal opportunities employer. We strongly encourage applicants from those traditionally underrepresented in the geographical discipline.
To apply please email HR@rgs.org with a copy of your CV and a covering letter explaining your suitability for the post and how you fulfil the selection criteria, along with the monitoring form.
Applications must be received by 9.30am on 11 December. Interviews are planned to take place in the week commencing 15 December.
We thank, in advance, all candidates for applying and regret we are unable to write separately to those who are not selected for interview.
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