Publications Assistant job vacancy
Job details
The closing date for applications is 23:59 on 28 July 2025. First stage interviews are due to take place on 1 August 2025, final stage interviews dates will be confirmed at shortlist interview.
| Salary | £19,095 per annum (pro rata of £31,824 FTE), with pay progression up to £21,861 per annum (pro rata of £36,435 FTE) within two years employment, plus excellent benefits |
| Location | Central London with flexible working |
| Hours | Part-time/21 hours per week |
| Contractual status | Permanent |
This is a varied and rewarding role supporting the smooth running of our flagship print and digital publications – including our scientific journals, relaunched member magazine and a wide range of guidance, resources and reports.
You’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative content team, working closely with colleagues across the organisation and external partners including publishers, editors and contributors. From coordinating journal meetings and liaising with editorial boards, to proofing new content and preparing communications for members, no two days will be the same.
What you’ll do:
You’ll provide administrative, communications and editorial support across all our publishing activity, including:
- Leading the day-to-day administration of our scientific journals and supporting editors, publishers and board members.
- Coordinating key publishing schedules and meetings, following up actions and maintaining accurate records.
- Supporting the production and promotion of our member magazine, liaising with contributors and clinical advisors.
- Copy-editing and proofreading content, ensuring consistency with our house style and brand guidelines.
- Uploading and maintaining key publications on our website, including clinical guidance and audit content.
- Supporting our member engagement activity, including Fellowship ceremonies
- Providing administrative support, including developing a presentation bank for senior internal stakeholders.
What you’ll need:
- Experience in or knowledge of publishing or content production – whether in an academic, scientific or commercial environment.
- Strong copywriting, proofreading and editing skills, with excellent attention to detail across multiple formats.
- Confident communicator with the ability to work with editors, suppliers and internal teams with professionalism.
- Familiarity with web publishing, content management systems and, ideally, tools such as InDesign and databases for analysis or reporting.
- Organised and proactive, with experience juggling multiple priorities, coordinating meetings, and keeping projects on track.
- An interest in the wider publishing landscape and a keen eye for spotting issues before they arise.
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How to apply
To find out more about any of the vacancies advertised, please download the candidate pack for the post you are interested in. Complete the diversity monitoring form and send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] by the stated closing date, explaining concisely how you match the requirements of the role.
Alternatively, you can send your application by post to arrive by the closing date. Please address your application to:
HR Manager
The Royal College of Radiologists
63 Lincoln's Inn Fields
London
WC2A 3JW
All applications will be acknowledged, but if you have not heard from us again within a fortnight of the closing date, please assume that you have not been shortlisted for interview on this occasion. Unfortunately we are unable to respond to general enquiries about employment opportunities. Each vacancy is advertised on this website as well as through other recruitment methods.
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