Editorial Assistant (Part Time, Fixed Term)
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Authors, writers and translators
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
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£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Fixed-term: The funds for this post are available until 31 May 2029 in the first instance.
The Cambridge Journal of Anthropology, based at the Department of Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge, wishes to appoint an Editorial Assistant to join a busy and friendly administration team. The fixed-term, part-time role is for 4 hours per week, from August 2026 until 31 May 2029, due to limited funding.
The Editorial Assistant will coordinate administrative support for the Cambridge Journal of Anthropology. They will ensure smooth and effective support for the production process of the journal as well as liaising with key stakeholders as necessary including the Editors of the journal, authors, peer reviewers and the journal publisher. They will provide general administrative support for the journal, including for meetings and finance processing, as well as coordinating the support needed for outreach, publicity, communications and events relating to the journal.
The role holder should have experience of administration and a degree in a relevant discipline, be organised and be able to show a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. As the key contact for queries relating to the Journal it is essential the role holder has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to use social media and promotional channels as well as experience of publishing software is desirable.
Further information may be found in the Further Particulars document linked below.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 5 April 2026.
It is anticipated the interviews will take place in the week commencing 13 April.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Enquiries about the application process should be directed to the HSPS Faculty HR Team (hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk). Informal enquiries may be addressed to to Dr Liana Chua (lclc2@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference JF49164 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to
The Cambridge Journal of Anthropology, based at the Department of Social Anthropology, University of Cambridge, wishes to appoint an Editorial Assistant to join a busy and friendly administration team. The fixed-term, part-time role is for 4 hours per week, from August 2026 until 31 May 2029, due to limited funding.
The Editorial Assistant will coordinate administrative support for the Cambridge Journal of Anthropology. They will ensure smooth and effective support for the production process of the journal as well as liaising with key stakeholders as necessary including the Editors of the journal, authors, peer reviewers and the journal publisher. They will provide general administrative support for the journal, including for meetings and finance processing, as well as coordinating the support needed for outreach, publicity, communications and events relating to the journal.
The role holder should have experience of administration and a degree in a relevant discipline, be organised and be able to show a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. As the key contact for queries relating to the Journal it is essential the role holder has excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to use social media and promotional channels as well as experience of publishing software is desirable.
Further information may be found in the Further Particulars document linked below.
The closing date for applications is Sunday 5 April 2026.
It is anticipated the interviews will take place in the week commencing 13 April.
We particularly welcome applications from candidates with a BAME background for this vacancy as they are currently under-represented at this level in our department.
Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.
Enquiries about the application process should be directed to the HSPS Faculty HR Team (hr@hsps.cam.ac.uk). Informal enquiries may be addressed to to Dr Liana Chua (lclc2@cam.ac.uk).
Please quote reference JF49164 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.
The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.
The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to
live and work in the UK.