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Senior Editor (12 Months Maternity Cover)
Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world?
Would you like to work on The Lancet’s Public Health?
Location: London
About our Team
At The Lancet Public Health, we are a collaborative and mission-driven editorial team committed to advancing global health through rigorous science and impactful storytelling. Our work spans a wide range of public health disciplines—from disease prevention and health promotion to healthcare systems and the social determinants of health. We combine editorial excellence with a deep understanding of public health policy to ensure that every article we publish informs practice, shapes policy, and drives meaningful change. As part of the broader Lancet family, we uphold the highest standards of research integrity, inclusivity, and scientific communication.
About the Role
As a Senior Editor at The Lancet Public Health, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the journal’s editorial direction and advancing its mission to improve health equity and population wellbeing worldwide. You will be responsible for managing peer review, commissioning high-impact content, and writing editorials that influence public health discourse. The role demands strong critical thinking, scientific judgment, and a passion for global health. You will collaborate closely with an international team of editors and researchers, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help uphold the journal’s reputation for editorial excellence, inclusivity, and scientific integrity.
In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we encourage applications from individuals who bring unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to the role.
Responsibilities
Requirements
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.