Managing Editor (Maternity Cover - Internal)

Cochrane is a global, independent network of health practitioners, researchers, patient advocates and others, responding to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesizing research findings to produce the best available evidence on what can work, what might harm and where more research is needed. Our work is recognized as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information. Though we are spread out across the globe, our shared passion for health evidence unites us and it is important that the role holder can work effectively and collaboratively with a diverse range of contacts across the world.

Our Central Executive Team supports this work and is divided into four directorates. This role reports to the Managing Editor and sits within the Central Editorial Service team in the Evidence Production and Methods Directorate. 

Key areas of responsibility include

• Manage the editorial processing of systematic reviews and protocols submitted for publication in the Cochrane Library.
• Coordinate peer review and quality assurance processes, ensuring compliance with Cochrane policies and standards.
• Provide clear and timely editorial recommendations, progressing accepted content through to publication.
• Collaborate with authors, reviewers, editors and other stakeholders to ensure efficient delivery of high-quality content.
• Identify and resolve issues that may affect publication timelines while maintaining accuracy, consistency and quality

The successful candidate is expected to have

• A degree in a relevant field, or equivalent experience.
• Experience of conducting or editing systematic reviews.
• Understanding of the importance of systematic reviews in informing clinical decision-making.
• Knowledge of publication ethics and research integrity.
• Strong organisational and prioritisation skills, with the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

Don’t have every single qualification? We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job unless they are a perfect match. At Cochrane, we’re not looking for “perfect matches.” We’re looking to welcome people to our diverse, inclusive, and passionate workplace. So, if you’re excited about this role but don’t have every single qualification, we encourage you to apply anyway. Whether it’s this role or another one, you may be just the right candidate.

Our organization is built on four core values: 

1. Collaboration: Underpins everting we do, locally and globally.
2. Relevant: The right evidence at the right time in the right format.
3. Integrity: Independent and transparent.
4. Quality: Reviewing and improving what we do, maintaining rigour and trust.

You can expect

• An opportunity to truly impact health globally.
• A flexible work environment which includes remote-first working (although you will be required to attend in person meetings from time to time, depending on your location and the needs of the role).
• An environment where people feel welcome, heard, and included, regardless of their differences.

Cochrane welcomes applications from a wide range of perspectives, experiences, locations and backgrounds; diversity, equity and inclusion are key to our values. We are a Disability Confident Employer which means that applications from candidates who share they are disabled, and who meet the criteria for the role, will be guaranteed an interview.

Please note that candidates appointed and based in the UK, Denmark or Germany will be offered the advertised salary. Candidates appointed outside of these locations will be offered a local salary aligned to local market rates, which will be confirmed at the point of offer.

How to apply

• Find further information on the role and how to apply.
• The deadline to receive your application is 7 August 2026.
• The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples.
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