At a Glance
- Tasks: Ensure accuracy and timely delivery of journal content while coordinating with authors and freelancers.
- Company: The Royal Society, a prestigious UK academy for science with a rich history.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, and the chance to contribute to impactful scientific communication.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Join a legacy of excellence in science publishing and make a difference in scholarly communication.
- Qualifications: Strong attention to detail and experience in editing or publishing.
The predicted salary is between 35726 - 35726 £ per year.
The Royal Society is the UK’s national academy for science. Its purpose is to recognise, promote and support excellence in science, and encourage the development and use of science for the benefit of humanity. Scholarly communication has been central to the Society’s mission since it launched the world’s first scientific journal, Philosophical Transactions, in 1665. Researchers who have published in the journals of The Royal Society include Isaac Newton, Robert Hooke, Benjamin Franklin, Caroline Herschel, Charles Darwin, Michael Faraday, Dorothy Hodgkin, James Clerk Maxwell, Albert Einstein, Kathleen Lonsdale, Alan Turing and Stephen Hawking.
The Publishing section publishes a portfolio of 11 prestigious journals, which disseminate high quality research worldwide and generate a positive financial return for The Royal Society. The Society is committed to making all of its journals Open Access on sustainable models.
The Production Editor plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, consistency, and timely delivery of journal content. This position involves coordinating with authors, freelancers and vendors to oversee the copyediting, typesetting, proofreading and final quality checks of manuscripts. The Production Editor ensures that all content follows in-house style guidelines and industry standards. They are also responsible for adhering to production schedules, resolving content or formatting issues, and supporting continuous improvements in workflow efficiency and quality control.
Reports to: Production Manager
Line manages: none
Location: Carlton House Terrace, London, SW1Y 5AG plus hybrid working
Hours: Full time, 35 hours a week
Contract: 10 month fixed-term maternity cover
Pay band: C
Salary: £35,726 per annum
The application closing date is 29 June 2026 at 23:59. Interviews will be held on 9 July 2026.
Production Editor - Fixed-term, Maternity Cover employer: ROYAL SOCIETY
The Royal Society is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to the legacy of scientific excellence in a collaborative and innovative environment. With a commitment to professional development and a supportive work culture, employees benefit from flexible hybrid working arrangements and the chance to engage with leading researchers in the field. Located in the heart of London, the Society not only values scholarly communication but also fosters a sense of purpose in advancing science for the benefit of humanity.
