Editorial Policy & Publishing Ethics Manager

Specifications: 2 years Fixed term contract – Full Time

Location: Remote – UK Based

Closing date: 22 September 2025

Cochrane leads the field in trustworthiness and transparency. As Editorial Policy & Publishing Ethics Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving the successful delivery of developments related to editorial and publishing policies by evolving and implementing Cochrane practices to address the most pressing challenges in publishing ethics. You will work closely with cross-functional teams and renowned researchers in our community to ensure the Cochrane continues to publish research that meets our high standards of quality, accuracy, and transparency.

Cochrane is an international charity. For 30 years we have responded to the challenge of making vast amounts of research evidence useful for informing decisions about health. We do this by synthesising research findings and our work has been recognised as the international gold standard for high quality, trusted information.

Cochrane's strength is in its collaborative, global community. We have 110,000+ members and supporters around the world. Though we are spread out across the globe, our shared passion for health evidence unites us. Our Central Executive Team supports this work and is divided into four directorates: Evidence Production and Methods, Publishing and Technology, Development, and Finance and Corporate Services.

Our organization is built on four core values: Collaboration: Underpins everything we do, locally and globally. Relevant: The right evidence at the right time in the right format. Integrity: Independent and transparent. 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
• 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.

How to apply:

• The deadline to receive your application is 22 September 2025. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.
• The supporting statement should indicate why you are applying for the post, and how far you meet the requirements, using specific examples.
• Interviews will be held w/c 6 October, 2025.
• Read our Candidate pack for more information on the hiring process and staff benefits.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Writing/Editing
• Other
• Project Management

Industries

• Research Services
• Non-profit Organizations

Diversity, equity and inclusion are encouraged. This description reflects Cochrane’s commitment to an inclusive workplace.