Editorial Assistant (Maths Books)

Job DescriptionTaylor and Francis have a vacancy for an Editorial Assistant working on the Maths list on a permanent contract. Based within our Advanced Learning department, the Editorial Assistant position is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Administrator looking for a great place to work, or for someone with strong administration skills looking for their first role in Publishing.Key Responsibilities include:Managing schedules for manuscripts under contract and negotiating delivery deadlines Monitoring schedules and delivery datesActing as the main point of contact with Authors, responding to their queries and ensuring timely submission and publication of manuscriptsMaintaining timely and accurate records by updating internal databases, spreadsheets and project management systems. Checking and preparing book manuscripts for Production and meeting handover goals Arranging peer reviews of book proposals under considerationSending author contracts and responding to any queries raisedVarious ad-hoc administrative tasks such as processing payments, maintaining project records, requesting copies of books, setting up vendors etcLiaising with internal departments to address queries related to royalties, marketing materials, and production schedulesSupporting the Editor/Publisher achieve the agreed revenue and profitability targets for their list