Editorial Assistant
The RGS-IBG publish five peer-reviewed geography journals, four of which are managed by the RGS-IBG Managing Editor: Transactions of the Institute of British Geographers (TIBG), The Geographical Journal, Area, and Geo: Geography and Environment. The Society also publishes an open-access Book Series with LSE Press, the blog Geography Directions and a series of guides and advice on publishing.
The editorial assistant will report to the Managing Editor of Academic Publications, providing support for this suite of publications.
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 and interest in contemporary academic geography.
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Closing date: 12 noon on 23 November.
Salary and contract details
This is a permanent, full-time post subject to successful completion of a probationary period of three months.
The salary range for this post is £31,200- £32,930 per annum depending on experience and qualifications.
The post is based in Kensington, London.
Benefits
There are a range of benefits at the Society which include the following:
- 35-hour working week with core working hours between 10.00am and 4.00pm.
- Flexible working arrangements are available with a mix of office based and home working.
- 25 days annual leave per annum, pro rata, plus public bank holidays.
- 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. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. The Society is unable to offer work visa sponsorships.
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 12noon on 23 November 2026.
Interviews are planned to take place on 2 or 3 December 2026.
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