Submissions Editor

Job Overview

Are you ready to make an impact?

Are you up to date with the latest research trends in the world of structural engineering? Do you want to make a real impact on your peers by helping to ensure that only the highest-quality research is published in one of the industry’s leading academic journals?

The Role

We are seeking a fast-paced, self-motivated individual with a recent academic background to join our dynamic editorial team responsible for the publication of Structures – the Research Journal of the Institution of Structural Engineers.

In this role, you will be responsible for the critical assessment of new manuscript submissions to the journal, ensuring only those that meet agreed quality standards and guidelines progress to full peer-review. Using your subject expertise and critical-thinking skills, you will play a key part in the decision-making process for the initial stages of manuscript handling and provide timely, well-reasoned responses to any challenges presented by authors.

Structures aims to publish internationally leading research across the full breadth of structural engineering. Published by Elsevier on behalf of the Institution of Structural Engineers, the journal has a current Impact Factor of 4.3, placing it in the top quartile of journals in the civil and structural engineering field.

Requirements for Shortlisting

To be shortlisted for this post, you must:

• Have a deep understanding of STM journal processes, gained from a demonstrable track record of publishing in, or reviewing for, relevant Clarivate-indexed journals.

• Have a current understanding of the latest research developments in the structural/civil engineering field.

• Be educated to PhD level in structural/civil engineering or a related discipline.

• Experience using manuscript-processing systems would be advantageous.

About The Institution of Structural Engineers

Alongside the interests and challenges of the role, we understand candidates also want to know about the mission and values of the organisation they might be joining.

The Institution of Structural Engineers is a charity and the professional body for structural engineers. We have a global membership who have designed many of the world’s iconic structures as well as many of the buildings and bridges we take almost for granted in our daily lives.

• Public Benefit: Creating safer structures for the benefit of the public is at the heart of our remit and this includes environmental sustainability.

• Climate Action: Structural engineers and the Institution are central to the debate on the impact construction has on natural resources and climate change.

• Inclusion: We are passionate about inclusion and work hard to help those with talent, irrespective of background, to develop themselves professionally.

• Global Support: We have members who work to support the world’s most vulnerable communities, especially those living in places prone to natural hazards such as earthquakes and extreme flooding.

If working as part of a staff team of about 80 people and alongside many of our members to address these issues appeals to you, then we would love to hear from you.

What We Can Offer You

• 25 days paid annual leave (pro-rata) (rising with service) plus bank holidays and flexi leave

• Opportunities for pay progression

• A pension scheme with up to 9% employer contributions

• Life Insurance & Private Medical Insurance

• Permanent Health Insurance & Health Cash Plan

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Season Ticket Loan & Cycle to Work Scheme

• Continuous Professional Development

• Volunteering days

Working Conditions & Additional Information

Environment: We are based on the edge of the city; our office is bright, modern and designed for collaborative working. We are an inclusive and friendly workforce. We operate a hybrid working model with a minimum in-office attendance requirement.

Application Process:

• For more information including a full job description and candidate privacy policy, visit our website.

• If you require any reasonable adjustments to enable you to complete your application, please contact HR@Istructe.org as soon as possible.

• We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. We urge candidates to apply as soon as possible.

Eligibility & Diversity:

• Visa Sponsorship: The Institution does not hold a visa sponsor licence; therefore, applicants who do not have the right to work in the UK cannot be considered.

• Equal Opportunities: The Institution strives to have a diverse and inclusive workforce, where we can all be ourselves. Applicants will not be excluded on the grounds of sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, maternity, race, marital status, disability, age, religion and belief or sexual orientation.

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