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Editorial Assistant - 6 month contract - Ref 3006

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Wiley

Location: Oxford

Deadline for application: 26 July 2012

Editorial Assistant - Part Time 30 Hours per week (6 month maternity cover)

Description

  • This Maternity cover Editorial Assistant role will provide editorial and administrative support to the Senior Commissioning Editor and Associate Publishing Director working on one of Wiley Medical Book lists.
  • The role of the Editorial Assistant   will include the issuing and management of author/editor contracts, creation and upkeep of new book records and the management of proposal peer review process.
  • Furthermore the Editorial Assistant   will be required to obtaining sales history for existing books and handle queries from both existing and potential author/editors.
  • In addition the Editorial Assistant   will organise conference calls, meetings and travel arrangements as well as other general administration duties.

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Selection criteria

  • Previous administrative experience within a busy office environment is essential for this role, as is experience of working with customers and liaising with clients.
  • A basic understanding of publishing would be advantage as would experience within academic or professional publishing. 
  • The role requires use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Word, a good working knowledge of all these system is essential.
  • The Editorial Assistant will be required to manage their own workload, prioritise work and work independently.  
  • A good standard of written and spoken English is essential to this role.
  • Degree or equivalent qualification or relevant equivalent experience is also a requirement.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • Performance Related Incentive Scheme
  • Defined contribution pension scheme
  • Attractive Company Benefits including 25 days holiday,  50% staff discount,  support towards professional  qualifications , employee assistance programme

Other

  • Should have the right to live and work within the UK
  • This role will include occasional attendance at conferences, author meetings or focus groups away from the Oxford office. 

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