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Circa: Salary - Salary Plan, 41,867.50 GBP Annual The Royal Society of Chemistry seeks a Deputy Editor, Journals, on a temporary basis to cover maternity leave. This is a vital role to support the continuing development of our journals contributing to community engagement, commissioning and achieving our ambitious growth targets. We are looking for an ambitious professional who wants to apply and develop their current knowledge and skills, and further their career in STM publishing. You will work closely with the Executive Editor to proactively contribute to the strategic development of the portfolio, through commissioning and product development plans and by working closely with the Development Editor to implement these plans, build lasting relationships with key stakeholders, attend national and international conferences, and deputise for the Executive Editor where required. You will also work closely with other teams across the organisation to ensure the successful delivery of the journal strategies and the wider Royal Society of Chemistry's Publishing strategy. You will also be expected to conduct national and international travel as part of this role. In addition to the above, you will be: Developing and implementing product development plans to improve journal performance through effective Editorial policy, commissioning and marketing plans Commissioning articles, via desk based research and attendance at scientific conferences Contributing to the development of the Editorial and Advisory Boards and assisting the Executive Editor in the identification and recruitment of external Associate Editors Developing and maintaining good relationships with existing and potential authors, referees and customers Monitoring the demands of market forces to inform journal developments Involved in preparing and managing journal budgets Supervising the Development Editor and Editorial Assistant working on the portfolio We are looking for: Essential: A good honours degree in science (chemical science normally preferred) Previous experience in STM publishing Well-developed communication and interpersonal skills Proven ability to work well as a team Good organisational and time-management skills are required together with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines Desirable: Knowledge of and passion for the chemical sciences Previous experience of commissioning and conference attendance If you are interested, please apply before the end of our closing date. Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. 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 day-to-day 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 jobs@rsc.org or on +44 (0) 1223 432229 and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place. If you have any questions, please contact us at jobs@rsc.org Being part of the Royal Society of Chemistry is to be at the heart of a dedicated, forward-thinking and passionate collection of people. You’ll find opportunities to work in publishing, membership, sales, marketing, communications, technology and finance, community outreach, and many others. Everything we do, no matter the area, is to support a global scientific community. The groups we work with are exceptionally diverse – from teachers, scientists and academics, librarians and corporates to politicians and the public. If you share our passion and would like to join us, please submit an application for an opportunity you are interested in. You will also be able to keep track of your progress in the selection process and new postings here. Thank you for your interest in joining the Royal Society of Chemistry! We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer