The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is seeking an Editorial Assistant to support the publication of its academic journals. Editorial Assistant for RGS-IBG Journals Department: Research and Higher Education (RHED) Responsible to: Managing Editor Location: South Kensington, London with option for home working. Hours: 0.4 FTE (Two days per week, with a preference for working on Monday and Tuesday). Contract: 6 months, fixed-term Salary: £30,065-£31,740 per annum (pro rata to £12,026-£12,696 per annum) About Us The Royal Geographical Society (with the Institute of British Geographers) is the learned society and professional body for geography and geographers. It is also a charity and a membership organisation. The Society was founded in 1830 and has been one of the most active of the learned societies ever since. It was pivotal in establishing geography as a teaching and research discipline in British universities and continues to play a key role in geographical and environmental education. The Society is a leading world centre for geographical learning supporting education, teaching, research, professional practice and scientific expeditions, as well as promoting public understanding and enjoyment of geography and providing advice to policymakers. We work with a wide range of audiences. This includes teachers and pupils in schools, academics and researchers in higher education institutions, professional geographers in the workplace, and res