Senior Assistant Editor

Senior Assistant Editor

Do you have an exceptional eye for accuracy and detail?

Would you like to be part of a team that edits research for a leading medical journal?

Location:

London

The Lancet journals are a family of world‑renowned medical journals committed to publishing the best science for better lives. We are a large collaborative team handling high‑quality research post‑acceptance for 20 Lancet titles. We liaise closely with our in‑house editorial teams and academic authors to provide a personalised and exceptional publishing service.

As a Senior Assistant Editor, you will provide a detailed scientific copyedit of cutting‑edge research papers. After comprehensive in‑house training to hone your skills, you will ensure that studies are fully and accurately reported and that our language is clear and accessible to our international readership. You will play a key role in the post‑acceptance peer‑review process across all Lancet journals to successfully deliver and publish articles in a timely manner.

• Editing research articles along with opinion pieces and review content for a broad range of scientific and medical disciplines
• Overseeing the accurate reporting of research according to our guidelines and ensuring all quality control measures are met
• Liaising with other editors, authors, and production teams to perfect papers for publication
• Collaborating with colleagues to improve internal policies and processes
• Mentoring and guiding new Assistant Editors to help develop their skills and knowledge in research publishing

• Have a BSc in biological or related science or demonstrate equivalent experience or knowledge
• Demonstrate editorial experience at a Science, Technology, or Medical journal
• Have excellent spelling, grammar, and clarity in written English
• Enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver on‑time weekly deadlines
• Be able to communicate and negotiate constructively with members of the medical profession, the media, and colleagues
• Have good IT skills and proficiency in Microsoft Word

Permanent and fixed‑term positions are available.

If you are interested in the role, please apply with a cover letter and CV.

• Working in a hybrid way from both the office and at home
• Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs
• Life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel Season ticket loan
• Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RE CARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
• Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
• Access to extensive learning and development resources
• Access to employee discounts via Perks at Work
  This role is included in the pay bargaining unit represented by the National Union of Journalists (NUJ).

At the Lancet we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment. In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we welcome applications from individuals who bring unique skills and perspectives to the role.

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long‑term goals.

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to help you succeed. Here, you will find an inclusive, agile, collaborative, innovative and fun environment, where everyone has a part to play. Regardless of the team you join, we promote a diverse environment with co‑workers who are passionate about what they do, and how they do it.

We are committed to providing a fair and accessible hiring process. If you have a disability or other need that requires accommodation or adjustment, please let us know by completing our Applicant Request Support Form or please contact 1‑855‑833‑5120.

We are an equal opportunity employer: qualified applicants are considered for and treated during employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, disability status, protected veteran status, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.