Bazian are recruiting

May 28th 2013

***Please note that the closing date for applications has now passed ***

Part time Editorial Assistant

Purpose of the appointment: The Editorial Assistant works closely with the Information Services Manager, the Information team and the Health Research team to manage the Evidence-based Journals and to provide document supply for other projects as necessary. Versatility is expected as documents will need to be sourced from a range of libraries and online resources, and ad-hoc tasks will be requested from time to time.

Key accountabilities

1. Manage the day-to-day running of the Evidence-based Journals

To liaise, mostly by email, with academic editors, expert commentators and publishers
To liaise with the client and attend project and contract review meetings
To find and commission commentators and peer reviewers
To proofread and edit expert commentaries
To maintain and update content management databases and spreadsheets, including the use of the software ScholarOne

2. Manage document supply for the whole of Bazian

To source and collect full texts of required articles, both from online sources and from regular (once or twice a week) visits to libraries and repositories (e.g. The British Library, The Royal Society of Medicine)
To maintain and update bibliographic software, including the use of the software Reference Manager

3. Other administrative duties

To provide administrative assistance for other evidence products at Bazian
To provide general administrative and editorial support to the Information Services Manager and the wider Bazian team as necessary

Duration: 12 months initially, with the possibility for renewal. There is a one month probationary period.

Salary range: £22-25k (pro-rata)

Location: Bazian Offices, currently at 10 Fitzroy Square and moving to Canary Wharf at the beginning of July 2013

Hours of work: 4 days per week

Closing date: 21st June

Click to see a full job description and download an application form.

To apply, please send a completed application form and CV to: Urmila Bhatt, urmila.bhatt@bazian.com

You must have the right to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.

Bazian is an Economist Group business. The Economist Group values diversity. We are committed to equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for all our employees. We welcome applicants regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religious beliefs, disability, sexual orientation or age.