Editorial Assistant - Plants, People, Planet

Licensed sponsor Lancaster Posted 1 day ago

We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive colleague to join The New Phytologist Foundation Central Office team as an Editorial Assistant.

You will provide administrative support in the publication of the journal Foundation’s journals, with particular focus on Plants, People, Planet. This diverse role will allow the role holder to be involved in the peer review and production of the journals published by The New Phytologist. Foundation.

This role may suit a recent graduate or someone seeking to commence a career in publishing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plant science, excellent English language skills, good organizational skills and a flair for teamwork and collaboration.

This is a full-time indefinite position. The role holder will be based in the New Phytologist Foundation Central Office at the University of Lancaster and will be expected to follow the University’s policy on Agile Working, which expects staff to work on campus more often than not and with a minimum attendance of 2 full days’ a week in the office.

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Lancaster

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1 day ago

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SOC 3412 · Authors, writers and translators

Going rate

£36,100 a year (£18.51/h)

Visa route

On the Temporary Shortage List (certificates issued before 31 December 2026)

Visa salary

£41,700 · new entrants £33,400

Typical UK pay

£39,459 median full-time

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