Senior Editor – Part Time, Fixed Term

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Senior Editor at The Lancet Global Health overseeing peer review and publication of health research. Collaborating with authors and editors to ensure scientific excellence in a global health journal.

Posted 7/1/2026part-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in research and editorial processes within the global health community, with a strong commitment to equity in health and healthcare. Possesses critical analysis skills and the ability to engage effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Higher Degree In Public HealthResearch Experience In Global HealthEditorial Experience In Journal PublishingCritical Analysis SkillsCommitment To Equity In Health

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Soft Skills

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Global Health CommunityPeer ReviewThought LeadershipJournal Publishing ProcessSpecial Project Content

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify experts to act as peer reviewers on selected submissions
Commission and handle special project content as necessary
Develop and maintain links with the global health community to solicit high-quality research and thought leadership for the journal
Attend conferences and other events, to represent the journal, to identify suitable topics and authors, and to keep up-to-date with current developments in global health

Requirements

What you’ll need

Higher degree in a relevant discipline (eg, public health, biomedical science)
Research experience in a relevant field or experience in the wider development community
Some editorial experience, with a good understanding of all aspects of the journal publishing process
First-class critical analysis skills
A genuine commitment to equity in health and health-care
An unfailingly can-do attitude

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Long service awards
Save As You Earn share option scheme
Travel Season ticket loan
Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave
Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
RE CARES 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 via Perks at Work