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Editorial Assistant

Wiley

EditorialFull TimeFrom £25k
Location
Oxford, UK
Posted
June 8, 2026

Job Description

Role overview

This is a 12-month fixed-term position. The Editorial Assistant is an entry-level role responsible for executing daily tasks for assigned journals and/or projects, meeting client expectations. You will play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of the editorial process, ensuring timely and high-quality support for editors, authors, and other stakeholders.

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues, and society at large.

Responsibilities

  • Provide support to the Managing Editor, Senior Managing Editor, and/or Client Manager through manuscript processing tasks, email-based tasks, or special projects.
  • Check in new papers submitted to assigned journals and verify formatting requirements.
  • Act as a liaison between journal editors and authors, reviewers, and other stakeholders.
  • Apply knowledge of the peer review process—from submission to acceptance—and utilize the submission system to perform manuscript processing.
  • Understand how assigned duties relate to others in the department and how the department integrates within the division and business unit.
  • Assist in training colleagues on assigned projects (no supervisory responsibilities).
  • Follow established guidelines for communication and demonstrate critical thinking skills in relation to assigned tasks.
  • Contribute to the team by providing high-quality customer service and meeting productivity goals and deadlines.
  • Assist with projects as directed by members of Editorial and Peer Review Services.
  • Communicate proactively and escalate issues appropriately with colleagues and managers.
  • Uphold high standards of professionalism and courtesy when working with colleagues and clients.

Qualifications

  • Ability to communicate in English, both written and verbal, to a professional standard.
  • Strong time management skills to manage a number of varied tasks and timelines effectively.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.
  • Prioritizes customer service through problem-solving, knowledgeable support, and professional and helpful communication at all times.
  • Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks within a time-driven, deadline-based environment.
  • Excellent organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • A Bachelor’s degree.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Comfortable with viewing articles describing or picturing graphic scientific content as part of our editorial work.

Application Information

  • When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.

Compensation and Benefits

  • Salary Range: 25,353 GBP to 31,384 GBP