Editorial Assistant, Peer Review Management

Editorial Assistant, Peer Review Management – 12 month fixed-term contract - £29,000 with an increase to £31,100 on successful completion of probation period.

Join us and be part of a mission-driven, independent publisher. You’ll work with a diverse group of people who share a passion for empowering researchers, educators, and institutions to shape the future.

About Sage:

Sage is a global academic publisher of books, journals, and library resources with a growing range of technologies to enable discovery, access, and engagement. Believing that research and education are critical in shaping society, Sara Miller McCune founded Sage in 1965. Today, we are controlled by a group of trustees charged with maintaining our independence and mission indefinitely. 

Our guaranteed independence means we’re free to:

• Do more – supporting an equitable academic future, furthering disciplines that drive social change, and helping social and behavioural science make an impact
• Work together – building lasting relationships, championing diverse perspectives, and co-creating resources to transform teaching and learning

• Think long-term – experimenting, taking risks, and investing in new ideas

About our Team:

Be an integral part of the Global Peer Review team, partnering with a passionate and goal-oriented cohort dedicated to pushing forward academic research. Our team plays a crucial role in ensuring that our journals are delivered to the highest standards of peer review by working closely with our strategic and distributed team.

Could you be our new Editorial Assistant ? Are you?

• Interested in a career in academic publishing and demonstrate an understanding of its challenges and opportunities
• Able to digest large amounts of new and sophisticated information swiftly.
• An outstanding organiser with the ability to prioritise and show initiative to lead multiple tasks effectively.
• An effective communicator who can build and maintain relationships with collaborators.
• A confident user of online systems and tools, with a proactive approach to learning new platforms and adapting to evolving technologies.
• Experienced with ScholarOne or similar systems? Whilst desirable, it is not crucial as training will be provided.

Your new role:

• Use peer review systems to coordinate the progress of submissions.
• Deliver timely, high-quality service by responding to enquiries from authors and collaborators.
• Oversee turnaround times, assess standards, and report on survey results.
• Collaborate with Guest Editors to ensure timely publication of special issues.
• Assist Editors, Associate Editors, and reviewers with training and support.
• Check for plagiarism and duplication using software.
• Contribute to projects and initiatives within the department.

Overview of benefits:

• 25 days holiday excluding bank holidays full-time/pro-rated for part-time roles
• 2 additional ’floating days’ of personal leave, in recognition that each of us has cultural, religious, or family commitments that fall at times when the company is not closed.
• Life assurance and income protection
• Access to Sage books and journals
• Tuition scheme and support for pursuing professional qualifications
• Hybrid working arrangements - 2 days per week in the London office.
• Variety of snacks and beverages available in the office
• Home working allowance
• Travel insurance
• Healthy lifestyle reimbursement
• Access to the Company doctor
• Access to Company loans (season ticket loan, rental deposit loan, cycle loan)
• Anniversary trip

If you have a disability and need any support during the application process, please contact [email protected] . Please note we do not accept applications via email unless a reasonable adjustment has been agreed.

A cover letter is important to us but is not essential for your application. It offers the hiring manager valuable insights into how your skill set aligns with the role, what unique contributions you can bring to the team and why you are interested in this position.

Closing date for applications: Monday 8th September 2025

To ensure we can give each application the attention it deserves, we may consider bringing the closing date forward if we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible to ensure it is considered.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Sage we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team that is representative of all sections of society and to sustaining a culture that celebrates difference, encourages authenticity, and creates a deep sense of belonging. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex or gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief as creating value through diversity is what makes us strong.  As a business and as an organisation with an increasingly agile workforce, we're open to flexible working arrangements where appropriate.