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Job Description
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The Royal Society of Chemistry has an exciting opportunity for a Commissioning Editor to join our Books team in a dynamic fast moving publishing environment as a maternity cover.
At the RSC we embrace flexibility and offer hybrid working which means our teams come together when they need to collaborate.
Although this role is contractually based at our Cambridge office you will be able to work from home within the UK with the expectation that you will attend the office as needed for your role.
As Commissioning Editor you will work within our Books Commissioning team on books from concept through to publication. You will commission book titles in the chemical sciences specifically on the biochemistry and medicinal chemistry portfolio in accordance with our strategic plans working closely with authors editors and reviewers assess projects for publication and ensure that these are marketed effectively to end users.
In this role it is expected that you will attend the office an adhoc basis. If you need flexible working arrangements please outline this in your application.
The Royal Society of Chemistry is the UKs professional body for chemical scientists and the worlds leading chemistry community. We are a prestigious notforprofit publishing and knowledge business educating future generations of scientists for the benefit of science and humanity.
We are looking for:
- Experience of commissioning and acquiring content.
- A good honours degree in science (chemical science normally preferred) or relevant STM publishing experience is essential.
- Excellent communication negotiation and interpersonal skills and proven ability to work in a team.
- Previous experience of working with academics and/or members of the scientific community
- Good organizational skills with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision and be responsible for own workload.
- Willingness to travel nationally and internationally.
- Postgraduate experience and/or practical experience in STM publishing is desirable.
Please be aware that the interviews will be conducted during the week commencing with 19th May.
The Royal Society of Chemistry offers excellentbenefitsand a great work environment.
At the RSC we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates.
As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme we endeavour where possible to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out daytoday tasks.
We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format please contact the Recruitment Team at or onand we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place.
If you are interested in this role please apply by the end of our closing date. When applying you will need to provide an uptodate CV and a supporting statement (no more than 500 words) indicating how your skills/ expertise match the competencies outlined in the Job Description.
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