Publications Assistant

Royal Society for Public Health

Hours
35 hours per week

About the Organisation

Royal Society for Public Health (RSPH) is the world’s longest-established public health organisation. Based in central London, but working across the UK, we are a public health charity with more than 6,000 members, all of whom work to improve and protect the public’s health. Our activities include qualifications, digital learning, publishing, accreditation, innovation, policy, and campaigning work. Find out more about us. Our Educational Services and Events Team is in a period of rapid growth and is looking for a proactive and enthusiastic individual with an interest in education and events to join us.

About the role

Reporting to the Managing Editor, you will be a key player in the Membership & Educational Services team and support the production of the Royal Society for Public Health’s three academic publications. The successful candidate will learn all facets of online publishing whilst working alongside our experienced team of editors, full training is provided. Excellent organisation and communication skills is essential.

Our publications team is experiencing a period of high-volume submissions, and we are looking for a highly organised, proactive, and enthusiastic individual with an interest in publishing to join us during this exciting phase. A large part of the role will focus on administering articles submitted for publication; experience in this field would be an advantage. This is a great opportunity to join an organisation committed to supporting the health and well-being of its employees.

Responsibilities

Provide Administrative Support:

• Administer the progress of journal article submissions using online peer review systems, including inviting reviewers, sending reviewer reminders, and notifying authors of editorial decisions
• Promptly respond to queries from authors and other stakeholders to ensure we provide a high-quality service.
• Monitor and report on turnaround times, peer review standards, and author/editor survey results as required.
• Assess cases of plagiarism and duplication using online detection software.
• Proofread material ready for publication, ensuring excellent attention to detail, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Help manage journal social media communications.
• Take minutes for journal meetings, circulate, and follow up on actions.
• Write short news and RSPH diary content for publication in Perspectives in Public Health.
• Support department-wide initiatives and projects, including administration duties within the team.
• Training will be provided on a variety of publication systems, including manuscript systems Editorial Manager and Manuscript Central.

Skills, Competencies & Experience

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Familiarity with and interest in scientific and public health issues
• High standard of communication, including written, verbal, and  listening skills
• Good writer with the ability to research topics and produce good written work
• Capacity to proofread scientific articles
• Well organised and able to work on their own initiative
• Ability to liaise with authors and other senior health professionals with tact, diplomacy, and confidence
• Excellent standard of IT skills
• Ability to manage a varied workload, prioritising and meeting deadlines
• Ability to work accurately with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work in a team setting and provide support to colleagues
• An interest in public health and wellbeing

Desirable:

• Work experience in a similar role
• Familiarity with medical and scientific terminology
• Familiarity with academic publishing processes
• Experience in writing articles
• Familiarity with and an interest in public health issues

Required Qualifications

• High standard of education, and educated to a degree or equivalent level

Compensation & Benefits

• 25 days of Annual leave
• Agile working structure
• Pension contributions
• BUPA Cash plan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Membership of the Royal Society for Public Health
• Access to public health knowledge and skills training courses, and qualifications
• Organisational commitment to supporting the health and well-being of our employees
• Welcoming and friendly team of colleagues, and an active Health Champions programme

Working locations

• Hybrid model, working in the London office and remotely

How to apply

• Please send an email to  Natalia Camicia, Managing Editor, at [email protected] with a CV maximum 2 pages, and a cover letter by Monday, 16th June 2025 at 5 pm

Interviews

• Only Selected candidates will be called for an interview.

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