Editorial Assistant - 0512-26

Role overview

Lancaster University’s Lancaster Environment Centre is hiring an Editorial Assistant to join the New Phytologist Central Office team for a fixed 14-month assignment covering parental leave. The post is centred on administrative support for the publication of the New Phytologist Foundation’s journal portfolio, with a particular emphasis on New Phytologist.

This position offers exposure to the production workflow behind the Foundation’s journals and would suit someone who enjoys plant science, communicates confidently in English, works well with others, and stays organised in a busy editorial environment.

Key details

Location: Bailrigg, Lancaster, UK. Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 for the full-time fixed-term post. Reference number: 0512-26. Closing date: Saturday 11 July 2026. Interview date: To be confirmed.

Employment information

This is a full-time, fixed-term role for 14 months. Unless an advert states otherwise, Lancaster University roles are based in the UK.

Additional information

Prospective applicants are encouraged to review the job description and person specification for further details. Lancaster University highlights its employee benefits, support networks, and family-friendly workplace facilities, and states its commitment to good employment practice, wellbeing, diversity, equality of opportunity, and inclusive recruitment for people of all ages, religions, gender identities or expressions, races, disabilities, and sexual orientations.