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Springer Nature

Administrator - Journals and Editorial Communications team

Based – London (initially working remotely)

Permanent position

Closing date – Monday 5th July 2021

Springer Nature is the world’s largest academic book publisher, publisher of the world’s highest impact journals and a pioneer in the field of open research. The company employs almost 10,000 staff in over 50 countries and has a turnover of approximately EUR 1.6 billion. Springer Nature was formed in 2015 through the merger of Nature Publishing Group, Palgrave Macmillan, Macmillan Education and Springer Science and Business Media.

Our Journals and Editorial Communications team is now looking for an Administrator to join the team in a permanent role. This would be a great opportunity for someone who would relish supporting a busy and friendly international team in communicating some of the most important global scientific research.

Based in our London office (but working from home whilst COVID-19 restrictions are in place), you will be responsible for providing administrative support to a fast-paced global press team handling the promotion of published content and reputation management for Springer Nature’s journals.

We’re looking for an individual that is diligent, efficient and organised and keen to work in a fast moving, ever-changing global company. You will be ready and able to proactively support a high performing team that works hard to increase public understanding of new scientific findings including research on COVID-19, climate change and space science.

Responsibilities

Provide administrative support to the Journals and Editorial Communications team on a routine and ad hoc basis to include:
Uploading files and data to the press site and public facing websites
Generating pro forma emails to authors and their institutions to notify them of upcoming scientific papers in our journals
Monitoring publication schedules and collating and distributing lists of upcoming papers to the press team
Contributing to media coverage monitoring activities
Responding to enquiries from authors, institutional press officers and journalists
General administrative tasks, including support for the Communications Director, as and when required
Ensure that the press team operates seamlessly and that all requests are dealt with in an efficient, professional manner.

Requirements - experience, skills and qualifications

Strong administrative skills and keen attention to detail
Strong interpersonal skills in person, online and on the telephone
Strong writing, editing and proofreading ability
Proficiency in MS Office applications and experience with databases
Proven administrative experience
Experience supporting a team within a fast-paced office environment

Once hired, the on-boarding and induction plan will take place remotely. All our teams are working remotely, so although the role is based from our London campus, the role holder will be expected to work on this basis until we return to offices.

At Springer Nature we value and celebrate the diversity of our people. We recognise the many benefits of a diverse workforce and strive for an inclusive workplace that empowers all our colleagues to thrive. Our search for the best talent fully encompasses and embraces these values and principles.