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Job title: Commissioning Editor: Future Medicine

Company name: Future Science Group  

Job location: London, England, United Kingdom

 

The Editorial team at Future Science Group (FSG) is seeking a self-starter with a strong work ethic for the role of Commissioning Editor, with responsibility for titles within its STM academic journal portfolio.

 

Founded in 2001, FSG is a progressive publisher focused on breakthrough medical, biotechnological and scientific research. The company’s aim is to serve the advancement of clinical practice and drug research by enhancing the efficiency of communication among clinicians, researchers and decision-makers, and by providing innovative solutions to their information needs. It achieves this via its core business of subscription and open access journals, alongside specialist knowledge networks and content hubs.

 

Are you a science graduate who is keen to establish a career in STM publishing? Could you apply your enthusiasm and scientific background in a fast-paced editorial environment? FSG is now seeking a Commissioning Editor to play an important role in the running of our journal portfolio, which includes medical and pharmaceutical science titles.

 

The key responsibilities will include:

· Managing submissions to the journals in a timely manner, maintaining a high editorial and scientific standard

· Defining future journal content by commissioning topical articles in response to emerging trends

· Keeping up-to-date with the latest scientific advances across various subject areas

· Overseeing and implementing editorial processes to ensure all published content (commissioned and unsolicited) is of a high standard

· Building and leveraging relationships with expert authors, journal communities and subject experts

· Managing the journal social media accounts

· Working with the Editors in the Digital team on digital products of relevance to your journals

 

Applicants should possess a graduate qualification in biomedical science, life sciences, or a related field. The ideal candidate would demonstrate a strong attention to detail, excellent organisation and computer literacy skills, and have a proven understanding of the importance of scheduling and the ability to work to strict deadlines.

 

This is an ideal role to begin a career in STM publishing, with full training given to the successful candidate.

 

There will be opportunities for the successful candidate to develop quickly and assume responsibility for, and have a real impact on, the content and future direction of our journals.

 

This position is based in our North London offices, conveniently located close to Finchley Central tube station.

 

If you are interested in applying, please send your CV and cover letter stating your salary expectations to Sankeetha Nadarajah (s.nadarajah@future-science.com).

 

Future Science Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applications from a diverse range of candidates.

Position: Assistant Section Editor, BMJ Knowledge Centre

Contract: Full-time; Permanent 

Starting salary: £47,569 per annum

Location: Remote / London

Note: There may be a requirement to go into the office 1-2 days per week once lockdown measures are completely lifted

 

BMJ Knowledge Centre has an exciting opportunity for two Assistant Section Editors to join a talented and friendly team. These are new roles and the successful candidates will work on BMJ Best Practice, our award-winning online clinical decision support tool for doctors and other healthcare professionals. Best Practice provides the latest evidence-based information to underpin diagnosis and treatment decisions across more than 1,000 medical conditions and symptom presentations.

Responsibilities

 

• You will be involved in commissioning, updating and editing Best Practice clinical content to ensure it remains safe, accurate and consistent with latest evidence and clinical guidelines.
• You will liaise with external clinician authors and peer reviewers to ensure appropriate quality assurance of new and updated content. 
• You will reshape content to bring it in line with our style guide and make it compelling and digestible for our target audiences.
• You will work with our multimedia team to contribute to the production of video content, infographics etc.
• You may be required to deputise for a Section Editor, curating content across one or more specialist clinical areas.

 

Key skills

• Ability to work independently, editing clinical content and checking it against primary and secondary sources (guidelines, journal articles etc), making judgements on complex clinical and editorial issues.
• The confidence and credibility to liaise with external clinical experts, posing questions and seeking answers to highly specific queries to ensure the content is clinically accurate. 
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to new digital systems.
• Strong editing and writing skills, demonstrating flawless English and clarity of thought.
• An understanding of the principles of critical appraisal / evidence-based medicine is important; formal skills and experience in this area would be an advantage.
• Highly motivated and organised self-starter, able to deliver under pressure to tight deadlines.

 

Qualifications

• Essential: A degree in a clinical or biomedical subject 
• Highly desirable: A postgraduate degree or specialist qualification in any one of Medicine / Pharmacy / Nursing / Journalism / Science Communication
• You might come from a clinical or a medical editing background. You will need either:
  • Proven experience of researching, writing and editing complex medical or scientific information for a demanding audience of healthcare professionals
    OR
  • Extensive experience as a practising clinician (doctor/pharmacist/nurse), ideally with an educational element to your role

Why should you apply?

 

BMJ is a global healthcare knowledge provider with a vision for a healthier world. We share knowledge and expertise to improve healthcare outcomes. 

 

You may know us as the publisher of one of the world’s most cited general medical journals, The BMJ. We also publish over 70 specialty journals, many of which are the most influential titles in their field. 

 

We also offer digital professional development courses and clinical decision support tools to help medical institutions and clinicians tackle today’s most critical healthcare challenges.

 

Evidence underpins everything we do – it’s what makes us one of the world’s most trusted knowledge providers. And the figures speak for themselves. More than 50 million users from over 150 countries access our websites every year.

 

BMJ is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the British Medical Association (BMA), with nearly 500 employees worldwide. Our head office is located within the Grade II listed BMA House in Euston, London, with more offices in China, India, North America, and Wales. 

 

At BMJ we take equal opportunities very seriously, diversity and inclusion are more than just words, they are an organizational priority. We are building a culture where everyone feels able to bring their full, authentic selves to work. We encourage applications from under-represented groups and we are a Disability Confident Committed employer.

 

You will be able to join any of our employee-led networks focussing on: Gender, Cultural Diversity, Sexual Orientation, Mental Health and Wellbeing, Parents and Carers and Age. 

 

We offer flexible work arrangements to all our employees.

 

Those who come to work with us are assured of a rewarding career in an increasingly global company. In return, we offer a great place to work with a wide range of benefits, including: 

 

• Twenty-five days holiday entitlement plus bank holidays, a BMA Day the opportunity to gain more holiday entitlement through long service employment
• Additional days’ leave for moving house, volunteering or getting married 
• Onsite gym, fitness classes and subsidised canteen and cafeteria
• Double matching employer pension contribution, up to 12%
• Multiple discounts [from major stores] through MyReward employee benefits platform. 
• Season ticket loan, gym membership and cycle to work scheme 
• Seven x salary life assurance cover
• Regular social events, diversity and inclusion groups, and charity fundraising initiatives to get involved in

https://www.bmj.com/careers/job/133971/assistant-section-editor/

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• Communications Coordinator, The Lancet journals

  • Full Time/London Wall (home-based currently)
  • Department of Marketing & Communications
  • Reporting to Head of Media & Communications

  Working across the whole communications team, you will play a vital role supporting the team in delivering The Lancet journals’ communications strategy. This role has a strong focus on supporting our website communications and is a fantastic opportunity to gain early experience in a communications role spanning digital, social and press. You will work closely with all members of the communications team, the wider Marketing & Communications Department, Editorial teams, Product Manager and online publishing team. You will have a keen interest in science/health/medical research and be looking to start your career in communications/science communication. You will join a dedicated team of communications professionals, committed to increasing the visibility and impact of the world-leading research published in the Lancet journals.

  Key responsibilities include:

  Website updates:

  • Act as the key contact person for editors to coordinate daily updates across thelancet.com including individual journal homepages
  • Prepare images and multimedia for use on thelancet.com
  • Coordinate content for resource centres on thelancet.com
  • Work closely with our Product Manager and editors to develop new web pages
  • Identify opportunities to improve current web pages, using data to drive decisions
  • Produce regular analysis and reports of web-related activities
  • Identify opportunities for homepage features, curating key content to highlight, in collaboration with the Marketing and Communications team and Editorial
  • Ensure adherence to good practice for text and images on thelancet.com, including image sourcing

  Press & social media support:

  • Support the comms team by producing ad-hoc press and social media reports, and monitoring shared inboxes
  • Support the press office by coordinating external press releases, and contributing to the schedule of external press activities
  • Occasional social media support for campaigns or events
  • Work with editors to produce branded social media cards

  Communications support:

  • Support the team as required as part of wider communications campaigns or events

  Key skills and experience required:

  This role would be suited to someone starting off their career in communications/science communications. You will need to be:

  • Able to work across a broad team.
  • Balance competing priorities.
  • Be highly organised.
  • Have a keen eye for detail.
  • Work collaboratively.
  • Be motivated to work in a communications role.
  • Demonstrate a keen interest in science, medical research and global health.

  To apply for this position, please submit your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you are interested in this role, why you want to work at The Lancet, and how you meet the key skills and experience required for the role.  

https://relx.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ElsevierJobs/job/London/Communications-Coordinator--The-Lancet-journals_R17546

Location

Within five hours of the UK time zone. We may have co-working opportunities in some locations. 

We are unable to provide sponsorship for work permits. 

 

Start date

As soon as possible

 

Apply here:

 https://cezanneondemand.intervieweb.it/europeanclimate/jobs/climate_science_and_land_communications_senior_associate_strategic_communications_13356/en/

 

Job Purpose

We're the charity who look after and bring to life 2,000 miles of waterways across Wales and England, because we believe that life is better by water. Every role across the Trust plays its part in transforming our canals and rivers into spaces where local people want to spend time and feel better, bringing wellbeing benefits to millions.

Through the Trust’s two learning programmes, Explorers for primary schools and STEM for secondary, we support the work of schools and colleges in developing character, resilience and wellbeing in children and young people.

We are currently recruiting for a STEM Leader to join us on a 2-year fixed term contract. The role is to plan and deliver a STEM learning programme in London, including recruiting, managing, and developing a team of new education volunteers, identifying local community needs and working with schools to inspire children and young people to take part. We wish to positively change the perception of STEM careers and encourage children and young people to benefit from pursuing careers in the sector. 

Most of our office based colleagues continue to work from home currently.  The role holder will be required to attend Regional Trust office regularly, however will have the opportunity to work from home.  Regular travel across the region to support & deliver to our 32 boroughs and their many communities is required.   Click on the link to find out more about out London & South East Team & Work

How we make a difference

Knowledge, Skills/Qualifications & Experience

About the role

Reporting to the London & South East Community Engagement Manager, this role will initially focus on forming relationships within the STEM community in London. Then working together, deliver a programme of activities which enriches lives through learning and employer engagement. A key challenge will be understanding how to develop the programme to overcome aspirational barriers to participation within the STEM subjects and careers (due to gender, ethnicity, geographic location, household income) so that children and young people become aware of the breadth of opportunities available to them.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and implement rewarding volunteering opportunities to deliver our learning programmes, ensuring volunteers are safely recruited, trained, and supported to ensure an inspirational experience for children, young people, and families. Plan programmes for volunteer training, mentoring and celebration to ensure increasing skill levels, confidence, and motivation within the team.
• Work with partners, colleagues, and community organisations to ensure safe and quality learning which is responsive to place at locations suitable for our target audience (children, young people, schools, FE colleges and universities) and the STEM agenda.
• Collect and collate data relating to child and community engagement KPIs and dissemination of results including feedback to the organisation and our volunteers.
• Ensure that diversity and inclusion are integrated into all aspects of Trust life and promote inclusion by challenging behaviour, practices, actions, or decisions that are counter to the objectives of the Trust’s policies and values.
• Developing a mentoring programme for a new team of young volunteers, to ensure a volunteering programme beneficial to the volunteers and participating students.
• Establishing relationships with schools, colleges, local communities, and STEM organisations – working to understand local-specific needs and developing programme delivery to meet those needs.
• Project managing the STEM programme on a local level – understanding local scope, aims and delivery.
• Practical delivery of the STEM education programme via school workshops, virtual sessions and STEM and educational events.  

Click here for more information and how to apply 

Are you a science graduate who is keen to establish or further a career in STM publishing? Could you apply your enthusiasm and scientific background in a fast-paced editorial environment? Future Science Group (FSG) is seeking a Content Marketing Editor to play an important role in the running of FSG’s digital content hubs.  

 

Founded in 2001, FSG is a progressive scientific publisher, curating trusted online, print and in-person resources to serve the scientific and medical communities. Although our foundation is in cutting-edge, peer-reviewed scientific journals, we have expanded over the years to publish digital/virtual hubs and run events, as well as offering creative services and publishing solutions. 

 

Reporting to a Senior Editor, the holder of this role will be responsible for devising and delivering editorial, marketing and client campaigns, as well as content production for FSG’s digital hubs, including BioTechniques, Infectious Diseases Hub and RegMedNet.  

 

The role holder will support the Senior Editors, Head of Marketing and Publishers and use editorial and marketing skills to grow the hubs’ membership of scientists and clinicians, increase engagement and execute client projects to meet and exceed client’s expectation.  

 

Key responsibilities will include:  

·         Content production and commissioning for our digital hubs – for example, written articles, videos, eBooks 

·         Copywriting for marketing campaigns – for example, emails to be sent to our audience of scientists and clinicians, and social media posts 

·         Management and implementation of marketing and advertising campaigns, including social media management and email production 

·         Establishing and maintaining effective stakeholder relationships with key contacts in the field, as well as internal staff, in order to see campaigns and projects through from inception to publication   

·         Working with the entire Digital team to share best practice in content and community management, audience engagement and sharing ideas for development and problem-solving 

This position is based in our North London offices, located close to Finchley Central tube station. The role will be office-based once restrictions permit.  

 

Candidate requirements 

Essential: 

·         A Bachelor's qualification in the life sciences, chemistry, pharmaceutical science or a related field at a 2:1 standard or above 

·         A high level of attention to detail, excellent organisation and time-management, an ability to work in a fast-paced environment, strong communication skills, and a keenness to build a knowledge of publishing and scientific communications 

Desirable: 

·         Experience (work-based or voluntary) or a post-graduate qualification in scientific communication, marketing or similar 

·         Proficient in the use of Hubspot  

Full training will be given to the successful candidate. There will be ample opportunities for the successful candidate to develop quickly and assume responsibility for the content and future direction of our digital resources. 

 

Salary 

·         Dependent on experience 

 

Recruitment process 

·         Closing date for applications: 11.59pm, Sunday 11^th April 

·         Assessment task sent to longlisted candidates – the final batch of assessments will be sent in the week commencing 12^th April 2021 

·         Shortlisted candidates invited to an interview (via Zoom) – interviews likely to take place no later than the week commencing 19^th April 2021 

·         Early applications are encouraged  

 

Future Science Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applications from a diverse range of candidates. 

 

To apply, please submit a CV with cover letter explaining your interest in the role and salary expectations to the Senior Editor, Abi Sawyer (asawyer@biotechniques.com). 

Posted: 08/03/2021 16:13 Salary: £30,759 gross per annum Location: UK Level: Administration (UK)	Deadline: 29/03/2021 23:59 Hours: 35.00 Benefits: UK benefits Job Type: Fixed Term
Malaria Consortium is recruiting for a Senior Publications Officer to join our team in London, UK. This position is adoption leave cover on a 12 months fixed Term contract.  Sitting within the External Relations (ER) team, the Senior Publications Officer is responsible for supporting and managing high quality publication activities to increase Malaria Consortium’s profile and communicate its evidence, learning and programmatic achievements. This is a critical editorial and publishing role in the organisation, requiring outstanding grammar and writing skills, excellent organisation, strong interpersonal skills, and an ability to communicate technical content to a variety of audiences via both print and digital channels. The successful candidate will have: Degree in journalism, publishing or similar field, or equivalent work experience Substantial experience in a similar role, with a track record of managing publications from concept to dissemination Demonstrable experience and confidence communicating technical content (i.e. quantitative and qualitative research findings) to a range of audiences (including non-technical stakeholders), distilling it into simple and accessible language and messages Prior experience and strong interest in editorial processes, in-house publications production, and multichannel publications dissemination Good understanding of communications, social media and marketing principles for engaging external audiences Knowledge of global health issues, especially malaria and other communicable disease control, prevention and treatment mechanisms.

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The Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis seeks to appoint an enthusiastic Data Scientist to provide statistical programming and data science support to researchers within the Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis.   

Specifically, your role will involve assessing data quality, preparing datasets for researchers and supporting systems to share data and analysis methodology within the Centre for Epidemiology and beyond. You will have the opportunity to dedicate a proportion of your time to one of these areas that is of particular interest to you (e.g. open science).  

You will also provide practical data analytics support to research staff working with a range of data sources including complex mHealth and eHealth data. You should have experience of or be willing to learn new programming languages, platforms and methodologies including machine learning and text analytics.     

More Information & How to Apply >>>>>  

https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/internal/displayjob.aspx?jobid=19275 

About us 

At the Centre for Epidemiology Versus Arthritis, we develop and deliver the highest quality epidemiological research by taking the best of our long-standing heritage, latest research innovations and new digital technologies. Our mission is to improve the lives of people living with musculoskeletal conditions by leading the change in research methodology and clinical practice. 

More about our Centre here: https://www.cfe.manchester.ac.uk/  

Head of Engineering, Communication & Marketing Services 
Westminster, London

If you are self-motivated, driven and have a background in engineering and communications, this is an exceptional opportunity to influence the voice, image and reach of a prestigious organisation with an outstanding reputation.

About Us

With over 115,000 members in 140 countries, the Institution of Mechanical Engineers (IMechE) has been at the heart of the mechanical engineering profession since 1847.

We strive to improve the world through engineering by developing engineers, promoting engineering, informing opinion and encouraging innovation.

We are currently looking for a Head of Engineering, Communication & Marketing Services to lead this key business area.  

The Role

As the Head of Engineering, Communication & Marketing Services, you will ensure that engineering remains at the heart of everything we do. 

Joining an established team, you will work closely with our CEO, business units and Technical Strategy Board, as well as member groups to build our influence and credibility in the engineering and educational sector. You will deliver compelling, evidence-based policy and member engagement programmes that benefit the professional engineering community. 

You will take ownership of the brand as well as all communications channels, including Professional Engineering (PE) Magazine, our website and social media, as well as public affairs and media relations, making this the great opportunity in which to make a real impact. 

Some of your duties will include: 

- Acting as a spokesperson for the Institution on engineering issues 
- Establishing a transparent engagement framework to grow our committed and diverse volunteer base 
- Managing our brand, including the promotion of the Institution, our membership and position as a subject matter expert  
- Developing and delivering the digital marketing strategy
- Managing our flagship publication – Professional Engineer, as well as sourcing commercial partnership opportunities

About You 

To be considered as the Head of Engineering, Communication & Marketing Services, you will need: 

- A degree (or equivalent) in engineering
- To be a registered professional engineer (or have significant similar experience)
- An understanding of the professional engineering agenda
- Significant experience in brand management and marketing communications 
- Experience of using customer research and data-driven user insights to develop new marketing and communication services and improve existing services
- Proven experience of completing significant and large-scale projects to time, cost, and quality
- Excellent people and relationship management skills with the ability to influence, advice, manage and coach others
- Strong IT skills
- To be an innovative self-starter with excellent problem-solving abilities

Other organisations may call this role Head of Engineering Policy, Senior Engineering Programme Manager, Senior Engineering Policy Manager, Head of Engineering Policy and Membership, or Head of Engineering Membership Services. 

The Benefits 

- Competitive salary 
- 28 days’ holiday per annum plus Bank Holidays
- An extra day off for your birthday
- Benefits including stakeholder pension scheme, life assurance and private health cover
- Continuous training and career development
- A range of wellbeing benefits to encourage a healthy work-life balance

This is an exciting opportunity to lead an integral function in our organisation and ensure that our Institution continues to be a champion, advocate and source of expertise for the engineering community.

You will have the chance to create a high-performing team and spearhead the engineering and communications aspects of our business plan and strategic vision. 

We offer the ideal environment in which to challenge yourself and make a difference. We reward innovation, encourage a healthy work-life balance and invest in our employees’ continuing professional development. After all, when you are at your best, so are we.

This role will have some home working options – however, you will be primarily based at our HQ in Westminster, so will need to live within a commutable distance of this location.

Thank you for your interest in this post. We look forward to receiving your application.

Webrecruit and the Institution of Mechanical Engineers are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. 

URL for applications is: https://app.webrecruit.co/JobSeeker/ApplyOnline?jobid=60338&boardid=3182

 

Closing date is 19/02/2021

Marketing Executive – Brightline Diagnostics

Brightline DX is a joint venture formed by two highly innovative UK companies, Stream Bio and Chelsea Technologies, to combine novel technologies and create a unique platform that can be applied to a wide range of diagnostic targets.

We are looking for a talented and highly motivated marketing executive to work on this exciting new venture.

Core aspects of the role

• Create relevant, informative and compelling new content, including infographics, web content, application notes, case studies and brochures.
• Research and create engaging and authoritative articles and blogs.
• Website and social media management
• Write press releases and liaise with journalists and industry publications.
• Support and maintain technical literature such as datasheets.
• Develop and manage integrated marketing campaigns across all industry sectors.
• Design adverts and manage online advertising campaigns.
• Liaise with external contacts such as marketing agencies, clients, sector partners and suppliers.
• Organise domestic and international exhibitions.

Skills and experience

• Marketing (or related) degree, or equivalent experience, combined with a passion for life sciences & technology
• Proven experience of marketing in a scientific field, preferably biological sciences or medical diagnostics industry experience
• Experience of using Adobe software including InDesign and understanding of commercial print processes
• Website management and maintenance – WordPress experience desirable
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and excellent proof-reading skills
• Security Clearance – Candidates must be suitable for SC security clearance via MoD’s Defence Vetting

NO AGENCIES PLEASE

How to apply

Please apply by sending a copy of your CV and a covering letter,  detailing how you meet the above criteria, to ekeegan@chelsea.co.uk using the subject line MARKETING EXECUTIVE  APPLICATION plus your name. Please include details of salary expectation.

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