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Library (LSE Press)
Publishing Officer
Salary from £37,197 to £44,802 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £48,168 pa inclusive of London allowance
LSE Press publishes high quality, open access research in the social sciences. Through rigorous peer-review and the use of innovative digital approaches we promote the widest possible engagement with social science research. Based in the Library of the London School of Economics, LSE Press work with authors to develop and launch publications that reflect the LSE founding purpose and mission.
We are seeking a Publishing Officer to provide editorial support for the Editor in Chief and to coordinate the production of LSE Press publications. The role holder will work closely with the LSE Press Editor in Chief, Prof. Patrick Dunleavy and the LSE Press Team (currently Library Director, Head of Digital Scholarship and Innovation, Scholarly Communications and Research Support Manager). The role provides the opportunity to support both book and journal publishing as LSE Press enters a period of sustained growth.
The main duties of the post include:
· Working with the LSE Press Team on the commission and development of new book publishing projects across the full range of social sciences
· Editing book manuscripts in close consultation with the Editor in Chief and authors and editors.
· Manage copyright, IPR and legal issues relating to LSE Press publications and provide advice to authors.
· Promote the visibility of LSE Press publications via social media, blogs, indexing services etc.
· Work with the LSE Press Team to develop policies, guidance and workflows to support the development of a high-quality service
Candidates should have:
- Knowledge of social sciences research in the UK and internationally
- Demonstrable experience of working in academic publishing and developing publication projects
- A strong understanding and experience of open access publishing
- Knowledge of the workflows, technical processes and IT applications used in academic publishing
We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave and excellent training and development opportunities.
For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.
To apply for this post, please go to www.lse.ac.uk/LSEJobs. If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email Helen Porter h.porter@lse.ac.uk and Patrick Dunleavy P.Dunleavy@lse.ac.uk
The closing date for receipt of applications is 20 March 2022 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.