Informagroupplc

Desk Editor (3 positions)

Auckland, New Zealand · Hybrid · Full-time

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  • EmployerInformagroupplc
  • LocationAuckland, 0632, New Zealand
  • Work styleHybrid
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • Employer posted

We are currently recruiting for 3 Desk Editor positions. Apply now - exciting opportunities await!

Closing Date:Applications will close on 2 November 2026

What you’ll be doing:

Help us foster human progress through knowledge! As a Desk Editor, you will aid in our mission by:

  • Taking responsibility for an end-to-end submission and peer review process with prompt in-house processing of manuscripts;
  • Ensuring the highest levels of publication ethics and integrity standards are maintained on the Journal;
  • Having a strong author service mentality, providing timely, friendly and professional communication with authors;
  • Collaborating with the Publisher, Executive Editor (where applicable) and journal Editors to support overall journal growth and development.

What we’re looking for:

  • Relevant scientific or medical knowledge and experience in academic publishing;
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, ability to convey messages clearly, concisely and accurately, in English;
  • An understanding of best practice and gold standards in medical research and publication ethics and integrity;
  • Knowledge of principles for ethical research involving humans and animals;
  • Confidence in evaluating scientific rigor and integrity of manuscripts;
  • A strong familiarity with the medical research community and relevant organizations;
  • Ability to build and manage relationships with authors, peer reviewers, editors, and other colleagues;
  • An inquisitive nature, maintaining current knowledge related to developments and trends in respective areas of expertise;
  • Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, remaining unfazed by change;
  • Takes a proactive approach toward learning new technologies and processes;
  • Someone who acts with integrity and accountability;
  • Ability to make data-driven informed decisions synthesizing information from a wide range of sources;
  • Strong critical thinking skills and confidence to make decisions;
  • Thorough and detail oriented.
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At Taylor & Francis we care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. You will be joining a thriving business, working alongside an exceptional group of people. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about.

What we offer in return:

  • An excellent work/life balance with a fantastic, flexible working culture
  • 20 days (pro-rata for first year) annual leave per year, increasing to 25 days upon completion of 3 years’ service
  • An extra day off for your birthday
  • 4 paid volunteering days each year
  • Fully funded health insurance (available after 6 months)
  • Fully funded life and trauma cover (available after 6 months)
  • Eye care benefit
  • Annual Influenza vaccination
  • Employee assistance programme – offering 24/7 well-being support
  • Share Match – plan that matches every company share purchased with two free shares

Location:

  • This role is based in Auckland, New Zealand. You must have the right to live and work in New Zealand
  • We believe that great things happen when people connect face-to-face. That's why we work in-person with each other, or with customers and partners, three days a week or more. When you’re not spending time together in one of our offices or other workplaces – like at conference – you get the flexibility and support to work from home or remotely.
  • The successful candidate will be able to utilise our balanced working model. We ask that candidates live within a commutable distance of our Auckland office to ensure that as a balanced worker they can make it to our office locations to collaborate as required. There is an expectation for a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time.
  • There is an expectation of a minimum of 3 days per week in-person time. Training will be carried out in the office and a hybrid working arrangement will be introduced once a sufficient level of independent working is achieved.
  • Relocation support is not provided for this role.
  • We are hiring for 3 positions.

Being Yourself at Taylor & Francis

If you’re excited about working with Taylor & Francis to foster human progress through knowledge, we invite you to apply even if your existing skills and experience don’t fit every item listed above. At Taylor & Francis, we are at our best and most successful when colleagues can be themselves and contribute regardless of their identity or background. As a colleague, you will have the opportunity to further innovate and develop in areas that you are passionate about. Our goal is to empower you with the resources, incentives, and flexibility you need to enjoy success at work and to live a healthy, balanced life.

Taylor & Francis is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe in and value diversity of people and thought, fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where all colleagues can learn and succeed as their true selves. Taylor & Francis recruits, develops, and retains colleagues without regard to any protected personal characteristics or other non-merit-based factor.

If you have a disability, or face another barrier, and would like to request an adjustment to assist your participation in the hiring process and/or in the advertised position, please contact recruitment@tandf.co.uk. Your request will be reviewed and considered in the strictest confidence.

We genuinely care about our colleagues, promoting work-life balance, wellbeing, and flexible working. We believe that the skills and experience you bring to Taylor & Francis are invaluable. We want you to have the opportunity to develop your abilities, and to innovate and develop in areas which you are passionate about. To find out more about our business and the great career opportunities please go to our Careers Site: http://www.taylorandfrancisgroup.com/careers

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  • Work styleHybrid
  • Employment typeFull-time
  • SeniorityEntry level
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