Copyeditor, Oryx—The International Journal of Conservation (Temporary Role)

Location: Fauna & Flora, Cambridge
Salary: £32,515 per annum
Contract period: This is a 6-month fixed-term contract to provide absence cover
Start date: As soon as possible

The Editor of Oryx is taking a period of leave for approximately 6 months. As part of ensuring the continued smooth functioning of the journal, we require support in the area of copyediting and proofreading. We are seeking an individual able to copyedit and proofread articles to a high standard and to the journal’s specifications, and who is ideally familiar with our subject area.

You will have proven experience in copyediting and proofreading, preferably within academic publishing. You will come with familiarity of ecology and conservation or related scientific disciplines. You will bring strong time management and organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines, and have experience working remotely and independently. Ideally, you are interested in Fauna & Flora’s work and committed to its mission.

In return, the role offers the opportunity to work within a ground-breaking and entrepreneurial organisation, at the forefront of global conservation, with opportunity to apply your skills and expertise where appropriate. In addition, Fauna & Flora offers a generous pension contribution, attractive annual leave allowance and life insurance.

Our offices are located in The David Attenborough Building in central Cambridge, just a few minutes’ walk from glorious historic buildings and museums, the picturesque River Cam, the central market and shopping centre, and a host of cafés and restaurants.

Please download the job application pack below on further details on how to apply.

The closing date for applications is Sunday, 23 February 2025. Interviews are likely to take place between 26 – 28 February 2025.

This role is not eligible for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker Visa

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