ICLQ Assistant Editor
Salary £ 30,000 - 35,000 per annum pro-rata
London
Vacancy listed 10/04/2026
Application deadline 26/04/2026
Details
Salary:                    £ 30,000 - 35,000 per annum pro-rata

Location:               London office/Hybrid

Hours:                    17.5 hours (0.5fte)

Contract:              1-year fixed term [with potential for renewal]

Reporting to:         ICLQ Managing Editor

We are seeking to appoint a strong candidate to join our editorial team and play a central role in the day-to-day running of the International and Comparative Law Quarterly (ICLQ). This position combines meticulous copyediting and proofreading with the management of submissions and peer review via ScholarOne, alongside providing support to the Managing Editor and Editor-in-Chief. The role involves close collaboration with authors, reviewers, the Editorial Board, and Cambridge University Press, as well as coordinating editorial processes and meetings, handling copyright and Open Access queries, contributing to key events such as the ICLQ Annual Lecture and Publishing Workshop, and supporting the Journal's profile through social media.

The Role

The Assistant Editor is a central member of the editorial team, responsible for the day-to-day running of the ICLQ, with copyediting and proofreading forming a significant part of the role. Specific duties include:

  • Managing and monitoring submissions and peer review procedures via the online submission platform, ScholarOne;

  • Copy-editing articles, ensuring adherence to the Style Guide as well as editing for clarity and content

  • Providing administrative support to the Managing Editor and Editor in Chief; 

  • Proofreading and checking author corrections; 

  • Responding to copyright and Open Access queries;

  • Facilitating the quarterly ICLQ Editorial Board meetings; 

  • Collaborating closely with the Editor in Chief, the Editorial Board and the Book Review editor, and with contacts at Cambridge University Press; 

  • Ensuring courteous and efficient correspondence with authors and reviewers; 

  • Contributing to the organisation of two annual events: the ICLQ Annual Lecture and the ICLQ Publishing Workshop; 

  • Generating social media content to promote the Journal and monitoring accounts.

Person Specification

It is expected that the successful applicant will demonstrate and provide evidence of the following: 

  • A degree or equivalent experience; 

  • Exemplary proficiency in written English, including spelling, grammar and clarity; 

  • Editorial experience, including editing and proofreading academic texts; 

  • Outstanding administrative and organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail; 

  • Proven ability to manage workload and prioritise tasks effectively; 

  • Strong communication skills, encompassing diplomacy, sensitivity and the ability to communicate complex ideas clearly and succinctly; 

  • Proficiency in MS 365 and Office programmes, particularly MS Word, Adobe, video conferencing software such as Zoom, as well as familiarity with social media platforms (BlueSky and LinkedIn); 

  • A collaborative and collegial work ethic. 

Additionally, the following attributes are highly desirable: 

  • Strong background in international law; 

  • Copy-editing experience; 

  • Familiarity with the ScholarOne platform; 

  • An interest in and commitment to academic publishing. 

There is potential to extend the contract for the right candidate.

This role is based at our London office on a hybrid basis, with staff typically spending some time on site each week. The specific arrangement will be discussed and agreed as part of the appointment process. In-person attendance will be required at quarterly Editorial Board meetings, BIICL staff events and training, and other relevant meetings as needed. 

BIICL is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and actively encourages applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those from communities underrepresented in the legal sector. We welcome applications regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, gender identity or age. 

If you require any adjustments to support your application or the interview process, please contact our People Team at people@biicl.org or call 44 (0)20 7862 5151.

How to apply
The application deadline is 26 April 2026 at 23.59 BST.

Interviews are expected to take place in May 2026. We are looking to appoint as soon as possible.

To apply, please submit the following: 

  • Your CV; 
  • A cover letter no more than two sides of A4 setting out your reasons for applying and how you meet the criteria for this post; 
  • A completed application cover form (available to download below), including the names and contact details for referees;
  • Equality Monitoring Form (available to download below) - this is optional.

Please upload all documents with your CV when prompted. 

Informal enquiries may be addressed to Anna Riddell-Roberts, ICLQ Managing Editor, a.riddell@biicl.org.

Applicants are encouraged to learn more about BIICL, its members of staff and activities at http://www.biicl.org.
 
We regret that we are unable to acknowledge receipt of applications personally. If you do not hear from us regarding interviews within four weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful. 

To be considered for this role, all applicants must currently have the right to work in the UK or will have secured the right to work in the UK by the date of commencement of employment. BIICL is unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 
Attached documents
Title File
Application cover form BIICL_Application_Cover_Form.docx
Equality monitoring form BIICL_Equality_Monitoring_Form.docx
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