Publishing Assistant

Job   Title: Publishing Assistant

Locatio n: London, Hybrid

Full Time, Permanent

Application Deadline:  Friday 25th September 2026

About Springer Nature

Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are   a pioneer   in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit   about.springernature.com   and follow @SpringerNature.

At Springer Nature, we  recognise  that  great talent  develops through many different paths. We encourage applications from individuals with strong transferable skills, provided they are supported by relevant experience that shows how those skills have been successfully applied in practice. Our hiring approach balances skills, experience, and potential to ensure each role is fulfilled with both   short term   effectiveness and   long term   growth in mind.

About The Brand

Springer is a leading global scientific,   technical   and medical portfolio, providing researchers in academia, scientific   institutions   and corporate R&D departments with quality content through innovative information,   products   and services. Springer has one of the strongest STM and HSS eBook collections and archives, as well as a comprehensive range of hybrid and   open access   journals. Springer is part of Springer Nature, a global publisher of robust and insightful science, supporting the development of new areas of research and making ideas and knowledge accessible around the world. As part of Springer Nature, Springer sits alongside other trusted brands like Nature Portfolio,   BMC   and Palgrave Macmillan. Visit springer.com and follow @SpringerNature.

About the Role

Our team of seven publishers   is responsible for   a portfolio of over 50 English-language scientific journals in the fields of genetics, biophysics,   bioengineering   and biotechnology. The Publishing Assistant provides a vital role in supporting the internal publishing team by handling a variety of non-strategic matters.

As well as providing core support to the in-house team, the role involves building excellent working relationships with external Editors as well as with other internal teams such as production, journal editorial   office   and other supporting teams .

The successful candidate must be flexible, able to prioritize,   organize   and coordinate work assignments, and able to   determine   the most efficient way to   accomplish   each task.

Role Responsibilities:

- Handle non-strategic matters to   maintain   scholarly journals: prepare new agreements, update internal systems, request payments, and   maintain   other journal records.

- Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations.   Request annual journal reports and   monitor   schedule .

- Handle general enquiries from within Springer and from external partners, esp. external   editors   and authors

- Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and other internal department deadlines.

- Respond to routine enquiries from customer services

- Working with internal databases and other software to track projects across a portfolio of journals

Experience, Skills & Qualifications:

Essential

- Ability to work autonomously and responsibly

- Very strong   computer skills   required , particularly in MS 365 applications, such as Word, Excel,   PowerPoint   and Teams

- Ability and interest to learn company-specific systems and workflows

- Laser focused attention to detail;   exhibiting   strong organizational and analytical skills are   a must

- Excellent written and oral communication skills

- Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment

Desirable

- Degree in biological or clinical science (or similar)

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Job Posting End Date:
26-09-2026