[Hiring] Editor-in-Chief @RCSLT

Role Description

We are seeking an Editor-in-Chief (Paediatric) for the IJLCD to co-lead our supportive editorial team from February 2027. The IJLCD is an international, peer-reviewed, clinically applied journal, which draws together findings from research in speech, language, communication, and swallowing disorders. The role of Editor-in-Chief is a senior leadership position in SLT research. It offers the post-holder the opportunity to lead on strategic and editorial development of the journal, to maximise the dissemination of high-quality research in the field of communication and swallowing disorders.

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant academic discipline
• Extensive knowledge, skills, and senior experience in research
• Extensive experience handling peer-review / in academic publishing, ideally at least at an Associate Editor level
• Working understanding of current key issues and opportunities in academic publishing, including Open Science and implications of AI
• Knowledge, skills, and experience in leadership and strategic development
• Commitment to carrying out the role for a minimum term of three years
• Senior clinical and research experience as an SLT and membership of the RCSLT are desirable
• Applicants from diverse backgrounds and/or under-represented groups are welcomed

Requirements

• Send a covering letter, curriculum vitae, and list of publications
• Include a short statement outlining an assessment of the strengths and areas for development for the IJLCD, presenting a vision for the IJLCD and how they would like to see it develop in the short and longer term
• Applications due by 9:00am on 05/10/2026
• Virtual interviews in October/November (date and times tbc)
• Active review of applications; recruitment process may close early if the right candidate is found

Benefits

• Annual payment of £3,500 (with 2% increase per year)

Company Description

The Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists (RCSLT) is the professional body for speech and language therapists (SLTs) across the UK. The RCSLT supports SLTs by providing leadership, setting professional standards, facilitating research, promoting better education, and training. The RCSLT team consists of 70 staff members who offer support to over 24,000 members. Colleagues are predominantly based in the London office and others in Belfast, Edinburgh, and Cardiff offices.