Managing Editor, Journals - 6716

Cambridge University Press Ltd.; Cambridge; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading academic publishing organization in Cambridge is seeking a Managing Editor for Journals to oversee peer review processes for multiple journals. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be organized, and have knowledge of submission platforms. This full-time, hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a range of family-friendly benefits, including annual leave, a pension scheme, and private medical insurance. Apply by January 2, 2026 to join a collaborative team focused on innovative development and continuous growth.

Benefits

Group personal pension scheme

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance

Private medical insurance

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Knowledge of submission platforms and publishing workflows.
• Proven skills in delivering training and managing peer reviews.
• Proficiency in IT and data management.

Responsibilities

• Manage the peer review process for a portfolio of journals.
• Maintain key stakeholder relations and collaboration.
• Research and propose innovations and efficiencies.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Strong organisation and time management skills

Tools

ScholarOne Manuscripts

Editorial Manager

Office 365

Job description

Job Title: Managing Editor, Journals, Academic

Salary: £26,600 - £32,600

Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in the office)

Contract: Permanent, Full time (35 hours per week)

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world‑leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

We have an exciting opportunity to join the established, collaborative and dynamic Peer Review Administration (PRA) Team; the PRA Team is responsible for managing the peer review and article acquisition process for 30 journals across a range of subject areas, with this role responsible for a set portfolio of journals.

About the role

Your focus will be managing the peer review process of a set portfolio of journals in a wide variety of STM/HSS subject areas.

The tasks are varied and typically will include:

• Standard administrative tasks related to a list of journals, including building and maintaining key stakeholder relations and collaboration.
• Researching and proposing innovative development and efficiencies.
• Working collaboratively and effectively with the PRA Team through best‑practice sharing, discussion contribution.
• Expert point of contact: being the central point‑of‑contact for any queries related to any stage of manuscript processing from pre‑to‑post‑ peer‑review.

About you

This role is ideal for a superbly structured and well‑organised individual with a passion for data management, accuracy, and excellent communication skills.

The ideal candidate will seek to build on an existing understanding of academic journals publishing and progress their career.

Working pro‑actively and autonomously, ensuring smooth peer review processing, whilst continuing to provide efficiencies accordingly.

Essential Knowledge

• Knowledge of submission platforms (preferably ScholarOne Manuscripts and Editorial Manager); talented in use of systems and software; extensive knowledge of publishing workflows and processes including peer review.
• Proven skills in delivering training.
• IT skills with proficiency in Office 365.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with effective and professional communication.
• Strong organisation and time management skills.

Rewards and benefits

We will support you to be at your best in work and to live well outside of it. In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a world‑class, flexible rewards package, featuring family‑friendly and planet‑friendly benefits including:

• Group personal pension scheme
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Life assurance up to 4 x annual salary
• Private medical and Permanent Health Insurance
• Green travel schemes
• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

We also offer flexible and hybrid working options from day one. We will consider any work arrangements if you wish to work flexibly or require adjustments due to a disability.

Ready to pursue potential? Apply now.

We review applications on an ongoing basis, with a closing date for all applications being 2 January 2026 and interviews are scheduled to take place on 12 January 2026.

Please note that successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory background checks including DBS due to working in a regulated industry.

Why join us

Joining us is your opportunity to pursue potential. You'll belong to a collaborative team that's exploring new and better ways to serve students, teachers and researchers across the globe – for the benefit of individuals, society and the world. Sharing our mission will inspire your own growth, development and progress, in an environment which embraces difference, change and aspiration.

Cambridge University Press & Assessment is committed to being a place where anyone can enjoy a successful career, where everyone has a voice, and where we learn continuously to improve together. Ensuring that everyone feels they belong is essential to who we are, and to the contribution we make to society and our planet.

We believe better outcomes come through diversity of thought, background and approach. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and communities, actively seeking to employ people from a wide range of different communities.