Content Editor CABI Wallingford

This post is responsible for the generation of content associated with the Invasive Species Compendium (ISC) and other compendia as needs arise. The ISC is a global resource covering invasive species of all taxa apart from human pathogens and is one of the knowledge platforms supporting the Invasive Species Programme (ISP). In the longer term, this post may also include other roles in knowledge management support for global ISP activities as the Programme grows, such as user needs assessment, product development and project management.

Key accountabilities:

• Commissioning, editing and management of peer review of expert summaries of
invasive species for the Invasive Species Compendium. Additional management of
coverage, quality and quantity of other content relevant to stakeholders in this scientific specialism. This content may include bibliographic records, full text, reviews, book chapters and other relevant types. Similar input to other compendia (Crop Protection Compendium, Forestry Compendium, Horticulture Compendium, Aquaculture Compendium, and Animal Health and Production Compendium) as the role develops.
• Liaise with the Content Manager (ISC, Editorial), Knowledge Management Operations Manager and others across the Content Development Department on issues of quality, quantity and development of content processed for this area.
• Liaise with others across CABI who are responsible for the general creation,
commissioning or acquisition of content types relevant to this area.
• Assist in the creation of content, such as writing blogs, suggesting reviews, book content and full text additions, and preparing other compendium material.
• Participate in projects and business development opportunities where required.