Editorial Officer

Award-winning academic publisher, Open Library of Humanities, is seeking an outstanding Editorial Officer with excellent organisation and communication skills for a remote role this Summer. 

Join Birkbeck, University of London, and play a crucial role in managing and supporting the editorial processes across the Open Library of Humanities' extensive portfolio of academic journals.

As Editorial Officer you'll receive a salary of £34,346 rising to £38,443 per year, with remote working and flexible core hours from 9 am to 5 pm. The position is fixed-term for 18 months, providing an opportunity to contribute specialist expertise to Birkbeck's academic community.

As Editorial Officer you will undertake editorial duties and help oversee editorial processes across the academic journals published by the Open Library of Humanities (OLH) including: 

• Liaising with external journals, editors, authors, and peer reviewers and communicating with journal editorial teams and resolving queries as needed,
• Solving day-to-day publishing workflow issues or referring editors on for further editorial or technical expertise,
• Regular contact with external suppliers for typesetting and production services,
• Copyediting and proofreading duties for the OLH journal,
• Editorial and outreach assistance as required, and ensuring internal records are kept up to date.

The ideal Editorial Officer will:

• Be highly productive and motivated with demonstrable knowledge of academic conventions and editorial processes,
• Have a strong background in academic writing in the humanities,
• Have the ability to use, or learn to use, journal content management systems, and to work collaboratively and supportively as part of a team,
• Be expected to be an independent worker with outstanding problem-solving skills and a strong record of professional communications - ideally with a completed PhD in a humanities subject,
• Have strong and proven communication skills, and the ability to converse professionally with everyone that you encounter in this role.

If you have experience or interest in roles such as Editorial Assistant, Publishing Coordinator, Journal Manager, Academic Editor, or Content Specialist, this Editorial Officer position could be a perfect fit for you.

The Open Library of Humanities (OLH) is an award-winning publisher of humanities scholarship based at Birkbeck, University of London. We publish 33 open-access journals and are funded by more than 345 libraries worldwide, who have joined us in our mission to make scholarly publishing fairer, more accessible, and rigorously preserved for the digital future.

If you are passionate about open access publishing and have the skills and experience required for the Editorial Officer role, we would love to hear from you.

Salary and benefits

£34,346 rising to £38,443 per annum, Grade 5 of the College's London Pay Scale which includes a consolidated London Weighting Allowance. 

Benefits of working at Birkbeck: a competitive salary and pension scheme, 31 days paid leave, flexible working arrangements, generous benefits in the HE sector, and being located in the heart of Bloomsbury, Euston, London.

Terms and Conditions 

Fixed-term 18-month contract, Full-time (35 hours a week). This is a hybrid role, working remotely. Please submit a CV and statement for consideration. Closing date: Sunday 8 June 2025, interview dates: Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 June 2025. 

Enquiries

If you would like to know more about the role, please contact Dr Rose Harris-Birtill, Editorial Director, on r.harris-birtill@bbk.ac.uk.

If you have difficulty using the recruitment portal, please contact jobs@bbk.ac.uk.

Advert information