Publishing Assistant

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About the Team

Our team works globally with Publishers, Journal Editors and external society stakeholders to coordinate logistics for editorial board meetings. We provide general administrative support for journal and portfolio needs to our customer base. We create and provide customized reporting and data for journal performance such as usage and citation, to discover new opportunities.

About the Role

In this role you will deliver a valuable service to our team by handling various journal administrative tasks on behalf of your publishers either based in London or Amsterdam. You will take ownership for coordinating off-site and on-line meetings for your publishers. You will have the opportunity to learn and develop analytical reporting through data collection, report creation, and identifying insights to contribute to our strategy.

**Responsibilities**:
- Coordinating logistics for off-site and on-line Editorial Board Meetings including invitations, booking locations and facilities for attendees. Ensuring a professional and seamless experience for all- Gathering data, information, and facts by using existing reports to build analyses for publishers to use in proposals, reports, editorial appointments and meetings- Contributing to Best Practice initiatives for operational procedures and workflow efficiency through collaborating with peers and internal teams- Taking ownership of interesting and varied administration tasks to support the publisher in the smooth running and success of our journals.- Manage various systems to ensure that data is up to date and accurate- Communicating confidently and widely to ensure that tasks are kept on track and any problems resolved

**Requirements**:
- Have great organizational and prioritising skills and be able to provide timely and consistent support to teams- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills and demonstrate an eye for detail- Be data literate and have an analytical mindset with skills to manage data and derive insights.- Be able to gather data for analysis from several sources and systems and present in a clear and readable format- Have excellent computer skills in Microsoft Office with proficiency in Excel and the ability to learn new systems- Enjoy collaborating with teams to deliver projects that help make a difference

Work in a way that works for you

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.- Working remotely from home and at our office in a hybrid working style- Working flexible hours - flexing the times you work in the day

Working with us

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.

Working for you

At Elsevier, we know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career, as this role is global, benefits may vary according to your location. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
- Health care plans and benefits- Modern Family Benefits, including maternity, paternity, adoption and surrogacy- Life assurance and accident policies- Comprehensive pension and retirement plans- Access to learning and development resources- Your recruiter will advise you on the benefits package for your location

About Us

A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.

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Purposeful Work

When you work with us, your work matters. You are part of an organization that nurtures your curiosity to stimulate innovation for the communities that we serve.

Growing Every Day

Like the communities we serve, you are on a constant path of discovery to shape your career and personal development.

Colleagues Who Care

You will be part of the Elsevier family. We will support your well-being and provide the flexibility you need to thrive at work and home.

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