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Publishing Assistant - Journals - Cambridge Circa: Salary - Salary Plan, 26,000.00 GBP AnnualWe are currently look for a Publishing Assistant, Journals on a full time temporary basis, expected to be up to 12 months. About the RSC The Royal Society of Chemistry is a not-for-profit organisation whose mission is to advance chemical sciences. As a not-for-profit publisher, we reinvest surplus funds back into the global scientific community, supporting our purpose to help the chemical science community make the world a better place. The RSC strives to continuously innovate its product and services to adapt to market and customer needs, maintain relevancy and diversify revenues from print journals. This requires a market-led and outside-in thinking approach to product and service innovation. Benefits At the Royal Society of Chemistry, we promote a healthy work/life balance and flexible working options across the organisation. We offer a comprehensive benefits package to all employees including: 26 days paid holiday per annum 35-hour working week with flexible options Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Paid volunteering days Pension plan with up to 12% employer contributions (depending upon your contribution) Life assurance at three times basic annual salary The role The main purpose of this role is to provide excellent customer service through the provision of key administrative support for our journals, in accordance with editorial and production procedures and deadlines. Working within a large team, this role involves dealing with queries from scientists around the world, and helping them to submit their manuscripts to the large portfolio of journals published by the Royal Society of Chemistry. The Publishing Assistant role plays a key role enabling the Journals publishing team to achieve its aim of being a digital-first publisher focused on delivering high-quality, accessible, impactful content and an excellent customer experience. Your responsibilities will focus on: administrative duties associated with the processing of articles submitted and published in our journals; daily correspondence with authors, reviewers and publishing staff; accurate record keeping of article workflow using management systems; prepare invoices for payments using financial systems; collaboration with other Publishing Assistants and journals teams to ensure the smooth running of the department. We are looking for: previous administration experience is required; efficient and competent in the use of software packages associated with PCs. Ability to use other software packages associated with opening and manipulating of file attachments of varying types of software. good organisational and time-management skills are required together with the ability to work under pressure and to meet deadlines; good attention to detail; good communication skills in interacting with internal and external contacts are essential; ability to work well in a team; experience of a database tracking system is desirable. If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply before the end of our closing date. Visit our Work For Us website to learn more about us, our benefits, equal opportunities statement and inclusive culture pledge. At the RSC, we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce and welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds to apply. We particularly encourage applications from disabled and ethnic minority candidates. As a part of the Disability Confident Scheme, we endeavour, where possible, to offer an interview to candidates meeting the essential criteria of the role, who has a substantial physical/mental impairment which impacts their ability to carry out day-to-day tasks. We are committed to making our recruitment processes accessible to all and as part of this, we are flexible in the ways we give and receive information. If you would like to apply using a different format, please contact the Recruitment Team at or on +44 (0) and we will do our best to put any reasonable adjustments in place. If you have any questions, please contact us at

Personal Assistant Outskirts of Oxford | £35,000 - £38,000 | Full-Time We are recruiting for an experienced Personal Assistant to join a well-established and professional organisation in the outskirts of Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive and organised PA to provide support to senior Partners and Directors within a friendly and collaborative team. Key Responsibilities Managing busy diaries and organising meetings Managing emails on behalf of Partners/Directors when required Producing reports, correspondence and documents to a high standard Preparing presentations Organising travel and accommodation Liaising with internal departments and external contacts Providing general PA and administrative supportAbout You Previous PA experience, ideally supporting Director or Partner level Excellent organisation and communication skills Strong Microsoft Office and Outlook skills Confident prioritising a busy workload Proactive, self-motivated and able to use your own initiative Excellent attention to detail and a discreet, professional approach Comfortable working both independently and as part of a teamBenefits £35,000 - £38,000 salary 23 days' holiday plus your birthday off + bank holidays Life assurance at 2 x salary Income protection insurance 5% employer pension contribution and life assurance increasing to 4 x salary Flexible benefits including critical illness and dental cover Option to purchase additional holiday Retail vouchers and additional benefitsIf you're an experienced PA looking for your next opportunity in Oxford, apply today

Temporary Personal Assistant Oxford | Part-Time (21 hours per week) | Temporary Contract We're recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Personal Assistant to provide high-level administrative and event support during a busy and exciting period. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly organised individual who thrives in a varied role and enjoys coordinating events while providing exceptional administrative support. Key responsibilities include: Providing comprehensive PA and administrative support. Coordinating a high-profile event, including managing invitations, guest lists and event logistics. Managing diaries, bookings and enquiries. Preparing professional documents, service sheets and publicity materials. Processing invoices and supporting day-to-day administration. We're looking for someone with: Previous experience in a busy PA or administrative role. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. Strong communication and stakeholder management skills. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with experience using Adobe applications being advantageous. The ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining confidentiality and professionalism. If you're an experienced administrator looking for a rewarding temporary opportunity, we'd love to hear from you