Salary: £26,707 to £30,378 Full Time, Indefinite
Closing Date: Sunday 29 November 2026
Interview Date: Tuesday 15 December 2026
Reference: 1105-26
We are seeking an enthusiastic and proactive colleague to join The New Phytologist Foundation Central Office team as an Editorial Assistant.
You will provide administrative support in the publication of the Foundation’s journals, with particular focus on Plants, People, Planet. This diverse role will allow the role holder to be involved in the peer review and production of the journals published by The New Phytologist Foundation.
This role may suit a recent graduate or someone seeking to commence a career in publishing. The ideal candidate will have a passion for plant science, excellent English language skills, good organizational skills and a flair for teamwork and collaboration.
This is a full-time indefinite position. The role holder will be based in The New Phytologist Foundation's Central Office at the University of Lancaster and will be expected to follow the University’s policy on Agile Working, which expects staff to work on campus more often than not and with a minimum attendance of two full days a week in the office.
Informal enquiries can be directed to the Executive Editor, Sarah Lennon.