JMS Editorial Assistant

Durham University - Faculty of Business - Business and Management Studies

Location:	Durham
Salary:	£24,843 to £26,093 per annum (Pro Rata). Grade 4
Hours:	Part Time
Contract Type:	Fixed-Term/Contract

Placed On:	27th October 2025
Closes:	10th November 2025
Job Ref:	25001315

The Role and the Department

Durham University Business School, one of the longest established business schools in the UK, is a multi-disciplinary School characterised by academic excellence, internationally-rated research and superb student support services. The School's diversity and international standing is reflected in the student intake (with over 110 nationalities); accreditation by AACSB, AMBA, and EQUIS; and high positions in the UK and European Business School rankings. Further information on the School can be found here.

The Business School hosts the editorial office of the (JMS). JMS, which is governed by the (SAMS), is a leading international academic journal. It has one of the highest impact factors in management and business studies and is listed in the Financial Times’ top 50 journals.

The JMS editorial office is responsible for the publication of the Journal of Management Studies and handles well over 1,500 submissions per year. In addition, the office organises events and workshops worldwide and promotes the Journal’s activities and published papers on social media. It also provides administrative support to the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies.

The postholder will work as an integral part of the Editorial Office team, focusing on the processing of JMS submissions from initial submission through to acceptance. They will maintain an up-to-date knowledge of editorial processes and ensure these are reflected in current practice and documentation. They will also coordinate with internal and external stakeholders on annual journal processes such as the Editorial Review Board, Strategic Advisory Board, and awards. The postholder will be a key point of contact for enquirers, authors, and reviewers, and will provide a professional and efficient administrative service for the Journal of Management Studies and its governing organisation, SAMS.

How to apply

To progress to the assessment stage, candidates must evidence each of the essential criteria required for the role in the person specification above. Where there are desirable criteria we would also urge you to provide any relevant evidence. Please don’t forget to check if there is any weighted criteria (see above).

While some criteria will be considered at the shortlisting stage, other criteria may be considered later in the assessment process, such as questions at interview.

What you are required to submit:

• A CV
• A covering letter which shows examples of how you meet all of the essential criteria within the Person Specification and where possible the desirable criteria.

Contact details

If you would like to have a chat or ask any questions about the role, Margaret Turner (Managing Editor) would be happy to speak to you, please contact her at

MATERNITY COVER

Appointment to this post is fixed term to cover the substantive post holder’s maternity leave and is not anticipated to be extended.

When appointing to this role the University must ensure that it meets any applicable immigration requirements, including salary thresholds which are applicable to some visas.