Job Title: Publishing Assistant
Location: London, Hybrid
Full Time, Permanent
Application Deadline: Friday 25th September 2026
About Springer Nature
Springer Nature is one of the leading publishers of research in the world. We publish the largest number of journals and books and are a pioneer in open research. Through our leading brands, trusted for more than 180 years, we provide technology-enabled products, platforms and services that help researchers to uncover new ideas and share their discoveries, health professionals to stay at the forefront of medical science, and educators to advance learning. We are proud to be part of progress, working together with the communities we serve to share knowledge and bring greater understanding to the world. For more information, please visit about.springernature.com and follow @SpringerNature.
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About The Brand
Springer is a leading global scientific, technical and medical portfolio, providing researchers in academia, scientific institutions and corporate R&D departments with quality content through innovative information, products and services. Springer has one of the strongest STM and HSS eBook collections and archives, as well as a comprehensive range of hybrid and open access journals. Springer is part of Springer Nature, a global publisher of robust and insightful science, supporting the development of new areas of research and making ideas and knowledge accessible around the world. As part of Springer Nature, Springer sits alongside other trusted brands like Nature Portfolio, BMC and Palgrave Macmillan. Visit springer.com and follow @SpringerNature.
About the Role
Our team of seven publishers is responsible for a portfolio of over 50 English-language scientific journals in the fields of genetics, biophysics, bioengineering and biotechnology. The Publishing Assistant provides a vital role in supporting the internal publishing team by handling a variety of non-strategic matters.
As well as providing core support to the in-house team, the role involves building excellent working relationships with external Editors as well as with other internal teams such as production, journal editorial office and other supporting teams.
The successful candidate must be flexible, able to prioritize, organize and coordinate work assignments, and able to determine the most efficient way to accomplish each task.
Role Responsibilities:
Handle non-strategic matters to maintain scholarly journals: prepare new agreements, update internal systems, request payments, and maintain other journal records.
Prepare materials for team reports, conferences, and board meetings, including assistance with PowerPoint presentations. Request annual journal reports and monitor schedule.
Handle general enquiries from within Springer and from external partners, esp. external editors and authors
Develop strong working relationships with colleagues across all departments to coordinate ongoing production, editorial office, marketing, conferences, and other internal department deadlines.
Respond to routine enquiries from customer services
Working with internal databases and other software to track projects across a portfolio of journals
Experience, Skills & Qualifications:
Essential
Ability to work autonomously and responsibly
Very strong computer skills required, particularly in MS 365 applications, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Ability and interest to learn company-specific systems and workflows
Laser focused attention to detail; exhibiting strong organizational and analytical skills are a must
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Flexibility and ability to work in a multi-cultural environment
Desirable
Degree in biological or clinical science (or similar)
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Job Posting End Date:
26-09-2026Skills Required
- Ability to work autonomously and responsibly
- Very strong computer skills, particularly Microsoft 365 applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams
- Ability and interest to learn company-specific systems and workflows
- Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and analytical skills
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to work in a multicultural environment
- Degree in biological or clinical science or a similar subject
What We Do
Research and learning are the cornerstones of progress, which is why we open doors to discovery for our communities, enabling millions of researchers, clinicians, educators and other professionals to access, trust and make sense of the latest insights. Springer Nature is an ambitious and dynamic organisation. For over 180 years our imprints, books, journals, platforms, and technology solutions have been a trusted source of knowledge to our communities. Today, more than ever, we see it as our responsibility to ensure that fundamental knowledge can be found, verified, understood, and used, ensuring that the world continues to make progress, improving and enriching lives and helping to protect our planet for future generations. Global key facts: Established for over 180 years Nearly 10,000 colleagues 200 offices in 45 countries on all continents World’s largest academic book publisher Publisher of Nature, the world’s most influential journal First company to publish more than 1 million Open Access articles Key brands and imprints: Springer Nature is home to some of the best-known names in research, health, educational and professional publishing. Every day, around the globe, our brands reach millions of people. Nature Springer BMC Palgrave Macmillan Apress Macmillan Education Scientific American Springer Healthcare Springer Medizin Research Square J.B. Metzler BSL Adis
