Journals Manager

The Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history dating back to our foundation in 1518. We are a professional membership body for physicians doctors who work in hospitals with around 40000 members in the UK and across the globe working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating improving and influencing for better health and care.Purpose of the roleThe journals manager will be responsible for the performance of the RCPs two peer-reviewed journals including punctuality quality relevance and metrics. We are looking to appoint an individual with 23 years experience in peer-reviewed journals publishing preferably in the STM sector. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to take the next step in their journals career.This is a hybrid working role in the Corporate Communications and Publishing (CC&P) team with a minimum of 6 days per month in either the London or Liverpool office. You will be reporting to and working closely with the head of corporate communications and publishing who is based in our London office. Youll be the key contact for authors the editors-in-chief and associate editors and will manage the RCPs relationship with our publishing partner Elsevier. Youll be instrumental in developing and implementing the journals marketing strategy including management of social media accounts and email programme. There will be occasional travel within the UK to attend conferences and other RCP events or to take part in team events.Your responsibilities will include: To oversee the peer review process for the RCPs two peer-reviewed journals Clinical Medicine and Future Healthcare Journal. To commission articles based on discussions with the editors-in-chief. To take responsibility for the journals ethical compliance relating to consent ethical approvals for studies etc. To oversee the online production of both journals on the ScienceDirect platform liaising with our publishing partner to address any issues. To track key performance metrics relating to the journals. To organise and deliver editorial board meetings. To work with the editors-in-chief head of publishing and publishing partner to update policies and improve processes in line with industry and strategic developments. To contribute to the development and implementation of the journal marketing and communications strategy including management of the journals social media accounts email programme attending conferences and other RCP events exploring communications approaches including video and podcasting. To maximise opportunities with other departments across the RCP particularly our Education directorate and Policy and Campaigns team to encourage submissions and content that aligns with the RCPs strategy.About you: Educated to degree level (preferably in life sciences) or equivalent experience. 23 years experience of working in peer-reviewed journal publishing (preferably in the STM sector). Experience of liaising with high-level academics/doctors. Demonstrable attention to detail. Proven use and fully competent in MS Office particularly in Outlook Word and Excel. High level of statistical numeracy. Basic understanding of copyright. Understanding of journal marketing in the STM sector including use of social media in a professional setting.For more information about the role and RCP please view the role description attachmentat the bottom of this page.How to applyPlease click Apply Now to submit your CV and a supporting statement (no more than 2 pages) explaining with clear examples how your skills and experience match the job description and person specification. Applicants who do not submit a relevant supporting statement as requested will not be shortlisted.For an informal discussion about this role candidates are welcome to contact our recruitment team on:Email: Telephone:Closing date: 12 December 2025Interviewing date: 06 January 2026The RCP positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex race disability age sexual orientation transgender status religion or belief marital status or pregnancy and maternity.The RCP is all about our people our members staff volunteers and leaders. We educate influence and collaborate to improve health and healthcare for everyone and know we can only do this by being inclusive encouraging and celebrating diverse perspectives. Welcoming into our community people who represent the 21st-century medical workforce and the diverse population of patients we serve is a priority for us.INDMEDWho we areThe Royal College of Physicians (RCP) is a rewarding and friendly place to work with an incredible history dating back to our foundation in 1518 by King Henry VIII. We are a professional membership body for physicians doctors who work in hospitals with over 40000 members in the UK and around the world working to improve patient care and reduce illness. Our activities focus on educating improving and influencing for better health and care.The benefitsBuy annual leaveMental health activities and sessionsEnhanced pension schemeHealth cash plan and employee discountsOur peopleDr Mumtaz PatelRCP PresidentI am passionate about supporting our current and next generation of physicians with an aim to improve patient care for all. Our strategic mission is educating improving and influencing health care design and delivery.Anna JohnsonExams CoordinatorAs a working mum the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.Chiraag PanchalExecutive Director of People and CultureWorking at the RCP my team and I have undertaken significant projects and initiatives that have shaped our workplace culture and HR strategies.Anna JohnsonExams CoordinatorAs a working mum the RCP has gone above and beyond in helping me to achieve a work life balance. I have never been made to feel that I have to make a choice between work and family life.Craig GundersonInternal Communications ManagerThe RCP has a positive and inclusive culture. Everyones opinion is valued regardless of their role and everyone has the chance to get involved in things that are important to them.Cameron CarbyIT Desktop Support AnalystStarting as an apprentice I gained a lot of exposure to various systems and had considerable levels of responsibility. This quickly developed my skills and boosted my self-confidence allowing me to take on further projects and responsibilities.DocumentsRequired Experience:Manager Key Skills Restaurant Experience,Customer Service,Employee Evaluation,Management Experience,Math,Employment & Labor Law,Sanitation,Leadership Experience,P&L Management,Mentoring,Supervising Experience,Restaurant Management Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 37734 - 40000