Editorial Assistant

Are you looking for a challenging role which enables you to work within an editorial team? Do you have excellent attention to detail and strong IT skills?

As a member of the International Medieval Bibliography (IMB) team you will produce and edit bibliographic records relating to publications on Medieval Studies, working closely with the IMB Director and Project Editor. 

You will have a broad, multidisciplinary knowledge of the European Middle Ages (300-1500). You will have good proofreading skills and will be able to assimilate, copy and edit information quickly and accurately.

What we offer in return

•   26 days holiday plus approx.16 Bank Holidays/days that the University is closed by custom (including Christmas) – That’s 42 days a year!
•   Generous pension scheme options plus life assurance
•   Health and Wellbeing: Discounted staff membership options at The Edge, our state-of-the-art Campus gym, with a pool, sauna, climbing wall, cycle circuit, and sports halls.
•   Personal Development: Access to courses run by our Organisational Development & Professional Learning team.
•   Access to on-site childcare, shopping discounts and travel schemes are also available.

And much more!

Please note that due to Home Office visa requirements, this role is not suitable for first-time Skilled Worker visa applicants.  Information on other visa options is available at: https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas

Interviews will take place on Thursday 12^th September. Successful candidates will be required to attend the interviews in person at the IMB office, University of Leeds. 

To explore the post further or for any queries you may have, please contact: 

Professor Alan Murray, IMB Editorial Director, Email: A.V.Murray@leeds.ac.uk 

Or

Dr Melanie Brunner, IMB Project Editor, Email: M.Brunner@leeds.ac.uk 

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