Senior Editor (12 Months Maternity Cover)
Do you enjoy using science to drive change in the world?
Would you like to work on The Lancet’s Public Health?
Location: London
About our Team
At The Lancet Public Health, we are a collaborative and mission-driven editorial team committed to advancing global health through rigorous science and impactful storytelling. Our work spans a wide range of public health disciplines—from disease prevention and health promotion to healthcare systems and the social determinants of health. We combine editorial excellence with a deep understanding of public health policy to ensure that every article we publish informs practice, shapes policy, and drives meaningful change. As part of the broader Lancet family, we uphold the highest standards of research integrity, inclusivity, and scientific communication.
About the Role
As a Senior Editor at The Lancet Public Health, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the journal’s editorial direction and advancing its mission to improve health equity and population wellbeing worldwide. You will be responsible for managing peer review, commissioning high-impact content, and writing editorials that influence public health discourse. The role demands strong critical thinking, scientific judgment, and a passion for global health. You will collaborate closely with an international team of editors and researchers, contribute to strategic initiatives, and help uphold the journal’s reputation for editorial excellence, inclusivity, and scientific integrity.
In our pursuit of excellence, we recognise the strength in varied perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds. As part of our ongoing efforts to enhance the diversity of our editorial team, we encourage applications from individuals who bring unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives to the role.
Responsibilities
Coordinating peer review of Research papers, negotiating revisions
Reviewing Comments, Correspondence, and commissioning content to meet annual targets.
Writing editorials
Cultivating public health connections, surveying literature for journal content, and identifying suitable authors
Representing the journal at events, identifying topics and authors, and staying current in public health through conferences and gatherings.
Sub-editing material from all sections of the journal to improve clarity of expression, and to conform to journal style
Suggesting and helping to develop new initiatives for the further development of the journal
Requirements
A postgraduate degree in a relevant discipline plus editorial experience on a peer reviewed STM journal
A PhD (in a relevant subject) is desirable
Have good knowledge of public health and medical sciences
Be fluent in English (oral and written) and excellent all-round communication skills
Be able to travel
Work in a way that works for you
We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working for you
We know that your wellbeing and happiness are key to a long and successful career. These are some of the benefits we are delighted to offer:
Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
Wellbeing programs
Life assurance
Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Electric Vehicle Scheme
Optional Dental Insurance
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Employee Assistance Programme
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you
Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer
Access to extensive learning and development resources
Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work
About the Business
A global leader in information and analytics, we help researchers and healthcare professionals advance science and improve health outcomes for the benefit of society. Building on our publishing heritage, we combine quality information and vast data sets with analytics to support visionary science and research, health education and interactive learning, as well as exceptional healthcare and clinical practice. At Elsevier, your work contributes to the world’s grand challenges and a more sustainable future. We harness innovative technologies to support science and healthcare to partner for a better world.
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