Having previously worked as a publisher, I transferred my skills to the editorial side of peer review. I especially enjoy the challenge of stepping in to provide temporary cover – bringing all of my experience to ensure a journal continues to run smoothly. I am currently responsible for our contract with the Public Library of Science, providing over 1200 hours /week of support for PLoS ONE, the largest scientific journals in the world!

With a background in customer service, having worked in the vehicle leasing world for over 7 years, I enjoyed transfering my skills to the publishing world. Since the launch of Editorial Office I have worked with over 40 journals and most of the main peer review systems, plus a few bespoke systems! I am responsible for our Society and Publisher contracts and enjoy working to build long-lasting relationships, ensuring that each client receives the service that best suits their requirements.

I worked for Barclays Bank for 17 years finishing my last 6 years managing the customer services centre for international banking. I am currently the Senior Journal Manager for PLoS ONE, for Editorial Office. I have two beautiful daughters and a horse, I love being outdoors and taking my girls and pony out, or going out for a bike ride. I also enjoy going to the cinema, socialising and reading (when I get chance and find a fab book!)

I previously worked as a sales coordinator in the printed packaging industry. I joined Editorial Office part time in 2004 and am now a full time Journals Manager, working on Clinical Radiology, The International Journal of Linguistics and other managerial roles within the office. I am married with 2 sons, and when I'm not working, I enjoy live music, various crafts, and leading the ‘Good Life’ growing vegetables and looking after my chickens!

I previously worked in Financial Services, going from a Pensions administrator to eventually contracting across the South of England and trying my hand at most things financially related. I now work on the PLoS ONE side of things for Editorial Office. I have three children and for fun I like to swim, run and last but less strenuous I love to read.

Prior to being a full-time mother to four children for nine years, I was a Project Manager for an IT company for seven years, responsible for a consultancy team and training administration team within the London area for the upgrades from UNIX to Windows'NT for the MoD of their Secure IT Systems, including Senior HQ Operations and Operational Armed Forces sites. I joined Editorial Office as a Freelance Editorial Assistant for PLoS ONE in January 2010. In February 2011 I became a permanent employee as a Team Lead. My children keep me very busy and I am often found at either football tournaments, Irish dancing competitions or just being an unpaid taxi service for the children. I enjoy reading, going to the cinema and dining with friends and family.

I joined PLoS in May 2009 as an Editorial Assistant and am currently the Journal Manager. I moved from a Freelancer to an Employee in July 2010 and am really enjoying the role and the challenges! My previous job was as a toy and bookshop owner for four years. Prior to that I worked for Allied Domecq as an Assistant Accountant for about 8 years and had various other accounting jobs in subsequent years. I have had to put on hold my Open University Degree Course in English Literature as I cannot find the spare time! I am married with 2 children and when I am not working I enjoy reading, cooking , camping and running.

My background is in banking, having worked for Lloyds TSB for many years within their Savings and Investment Departments at Team Manager level. I began working for Editorial Office Ltd in 2005 on a part time basis, in September 2009 I became a full time Editorial Assistant working for Clinical Radiology, The Journal of Pathology, Sociologia Ruralis and BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. I am married with 2 lovely daughters and a scatty Cairn terrier, this all keeps me very busy but when I have spare time we enjoy camping, body boarding, beach walking with the scatty dog, socialising with friends, and music and films.

I originally qualified as a solicitor, and specialised in employment law, latterly working for a large mobile telecoms provider. However, life intervened, and needing a better work life balance to enjoy my family (& other animals) and to indulge my obsession with baking, I am now very happily working as the Editorial Assistant on the IAVS journals, the Journal of Agrarian Change and the Journal of Periodontal Research.

After graduating in International Business with French I went on to pursue a career in marketing. Marriage and motherhood swiftly followed and during this time I had various part time administrative and voluntary roles. I joined Editorial Office as a freelancer in May 2011 and enjoy the flexibility and challenges each day brings. Away from work I love making, baking and a bit of the “good life” - keeping sheep, pigs, and chickens and an ever expanding vegetable garden - with my husband, three children and our mischievous border terrier .

I have had many different roles throughout my working life, from Customer Services to Police Constable. I like to think that the variety of roles that I've had has provided me with a number of different tools and experiences to help me with whatever challenges life throws my way! I have been with Editorial Office since February 2011 and enjoy the flexibility that working as part of the freelancer team provides. Out of work I am a mum to one daughter who is definitely providing some challenges since turning 3! I enjoy walking and reading a good book with a nice glass of wine.

Since joining Editorial Office in May 2011 not one day has been the same. Everyone works together as a team to provide the best efficient service to our clients. I previously worked in Sales for a local Estate Agent and enjoyed interacting with clients on a daily basis, via email, phone or in person. I have two daughters and have recently got engaged, we enjoy spending time as a family but we also enjoy our own activities. My girls are keen Irish Dancers, my fiancé is a devoted Arsenal supporter and I love to run having just completed my first marathon in Dublin.

Prior to starting with Editorial Office I worked for several years in the banking industry as a Personal Mortgage Manager. I joined Editorial Office in October 2009 and absolutely love the flexibility and the challenging work it offers. I'm married with two children who all keep me quite busy! When I can escape I love going to Rock gigs and reading.

I have previously worked in a variety of areas, most recently as a Systems Analyst for a major retailer. I currently work with PLoS ONE and Journal of Periodontal Research and really enjoy the variety of tasks and content and the constant learning involved in this role . In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my family, going to gigs and have recently started growing fruit and vegetables.

I started with the team at Editorial Office in September 2011. Before getting married and having children I worked as an Accounts Assistant for Leader Board Golf. When my youngest daughter started school I decided it was time to go back to work. Working from home is perfect with three young girls and one mad Boxer called Floyd. When I have any spare time I enjoy keeping fit and walking Floyd.

Before joining Editorial Office in January 2011 I gained skills working in various jobs within financial services and then moved to recruitment for financial services and also event management. All of these jobs have equipped me for the challenging role I now have working on PLoS ONE for Editorial Office which I am thoroughly enjoying. My free time is taken up spending time with my family.

My background is largely in property. I worked in the rental industry for over 10 years, specifically in the Kensington and Chelsea area of London. Since having our three children, my husband and I moved from the big city to the middle of the Wiltshire countryside, looking for a different lifestyle. When not working for Editorial Office, I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, jogging and appreciating good wine.

Previously a house-husband looking after my daughter Thea following several failed attempts at rock stardom. Currently working on BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology and have been doing this for longer than I can remember! Hugely (un)successful rock guitarist, artist and Sci-Fi novelist

Working as an artworker for the last 15 years, I decided to try my hand at something completely different and Editorial Office really appealed to me. I have a very energetic son that keeps me on my toes, 3 chickens and tropical fish. I enjoy weekends away camping , bodyboarding and walking.

I started working for Editorial Office as I wanted a challenge and a chance to work from home as I have one small boy who has changed my life! I am also a part time music teacher and co-own a wargames/railway figure company - life is full and exciting! I like murder to relax - detective books I hasten to add!

I previously worked as Sales Administrator and in my life before children, I worked in advertising. I joined as a freelancer in July 2011 and I love the flexibility and challenges that each day brings. I am married with 3 amazing children. I thought they kept me busy, but they’re a breeze compared to our growing Labrador! Any spare time is spent walking him, but I would rather have my head in a book. I love going to live music and comedy gigs.

I graduated in 1989 with BSc (Hons) degree in Computer Science and have 10 years experience working in IT, 7 years of which was spent delivering IT training courses. I have recently joined the team of on-line editorial assistants working on Plos ONE (May 2010). Outside of looking after my family, I enjoy cooking and walking.

Prior to joining Editorial Office, I worked as Assistant Publishing Editor for Palgrave Macmillan. I was responsible for the peer review and publishing process for 10 Business and Finance journal titles. On the birth of my son, Jack, I decided not to return to work full time but was keen to continue in the industry. I was delighted when I found Editorial Office and the work has provided me with the challenge, variety and sense of ‘team’ that I was hoping for. In spare moments I like to flick through books about craft, cooking, gardening and travel. None of which I actually have enough time for!

After leaving university with a B.Sc. (Hons) in Pharmacology and an M.Sc. in Information Studies I worked for IMS (a company involved in pharmaceutical business information) for 10 years in programming/project management before taking a long (9 year) career break. I’ve worked for Editorial Office since June 2008 on just the one journal – DMCN. Outside of work I like to potter in my garden, read a good book and if I’m brutally honest play some of the computer games that nominally belong to my two sons.

Prior to having my children, I began my career as a secretary in a Detective Agency. I left there for a spell as a Police Constable, following which I worked for many years in the aviation industry as PA, Business Administrator and Technical Records Officer. I have worked for Editorial Office since March 2011 and am really enjoying the challenge and variety involved. In my spare time I enjoy running, reading, tap dancing and spending time with my family and Reg the dog.

After 15 years working in IT in a variety of roles including project management, user interface design and training I had a break from work to have a family. Two boys and a few years later I returned to the world of work as bursar and school secretary at our local primary school. I joined Editorial Office in September 2011. I love the flexibility of working on PLoS ONE but do miss school holidays. When time allows I’m a keen walker, gardener and reader. We have chickens, ducks and a small hairy terrier called Gnasher.

My background is mostly secretarial but I gave it all up to stay at home with the kids! I have really enjoyed rejoining the workforce by becoming an editorial assistant for PLoS ONE and relish the challenges that this brings. My spare time is consumed by our 4 kids but I manage to make the odd cupcake or two when I can.

I graduated from University with a BSc(Hons) Degree in Marketing and Business Studies. Then came a career in Investment Banking until marriage and children happened! My husband runs his own horticultural business so I love the flexibility that working for Editorial Office gives me. I joined the team in April 2010 and have worked on Molecular Cancer, Clinical Radiology and The International Journal of Applied Linguistics.

I previously worked in European Marketing for Thermofisher Scientific for 6 years before having my two wonderful and very energetic boys. I joined Editorial Office in June 2011 and love the flexibility and support that the company gives. With two sons and a husband I don't seem to have much spare time but when I do I love to walk through the fields with my Beagle, Barney.

I was previously employed by Basingstoke based life assurance and pensions company, Winterthur Life UK Ltd. I held a variety of roles over 9 years including secretary to MD's PA, Director's PA and finally Communications/Press Officer. I am now freelancing for Editorial Office and am really enjoying processing manuscripts which come in for publication - it's great to get the brain working again! I have 2 young sons, a chocolate labrador and 3 chickens!

Before joining Editorial Office I worked for several years in the Telecommunications industry. I joined Editorial Office as a freelancer in April 2010 and I can safely say there has not been a dull day since. I'm married with two children who all keep me very busy. On the rare occasion I have any spare time I enjoy socialising, a good film and a large glass of wine!!

After graduating in Hotel and Catering Management and a few years in the Hospitality Industry I moved on to spend 12 years working in the Paper Industry, firstly in Customer service and then in Key Account Sales roles. After spending time at home with my daughters I am now enjoying the new challenge of freelancing for Editorial Office.

Before becoming a full-time Mum, I held various development and support roles in the IT industry for 10 years and played a lot of hockey! I've been a Freelancer with Editorial Office since June 2011. My husband, two children and an ever-growing vegetable garden also keep me quite busy, but I do still find the time to play tennis (though more exercise is definitely required).

Over the past 10 years I have worked for a bank as Customer Advisor, and have also been a Club Secretary for a Football Club. I have been with Editorial Office since August 2010. I am mum to my 2 children and my shadow a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. Any spare time I get I love the outdoors, most sports & walking the dog

Prior to working for Editorial office I worked for Thermofisher Scientific, formerly Oxoid Ltd , initially as a chemistry technician, then in various admin/support roles throughout Operations and IT. Finally after 24 years (it took a while!) I decided that I needed a complete change and joined Editorial office in September 2011 to work on PLoS ONE and I am really enjoying the challenges and flexibility it offers. I live with my partner (Mark) and 2 children and in my spare time enjoy running ,socialising, cookery and all aspects of home design.

I graduated from University with a Master Degree in Business Administration. For 3 years I worked for a public health care institution, first as an Administrative Assistant in the HR department and later as a Public Procurement Supervisor. I then moved to London and worked for a graphic design company until I got married and became a full time mum. I joined Editorial Office in May 2011 as a freelancer. I enjoy reading, skiing and spending time with my family.

After graduating in French and Hispanic Studies I began a career as a secondary school teacher. Having left the classroom a few years ago, I now combine my new role at Editorial Office with managing my IT training company and my two young children. When I get a break from my computer I head for the hills for a spot of cross-country running.

I worked as a teaching assistant in an international school in Portugal before joining the Editorial Office team in July 2010 after our return to the UK. I love the flexibility working from home provides and spend my free time looking after my two children, husband and dogs.

I previously worked in sales and marketing in the finance industry dealing with providing finance for the agricultural sector. Marriage and children followed as did a complete change in direction and I have for the last 10 years been working as a freelance dressmaker largely for two local wedding dress designers putting my creative skills to good use. I have recently started working for Editorial Office and although it’s completely different to my previous roles I am really enjoying the work. When I have a spare moment or two I still enjoy being creative but also love pottering in the garden where I am attempting to ‘grow my own’ vegetables.

I joined PLoS ONE as a Freelancer in May 2011 after spending nearly 4 years working in Marketing for Thomson Local. Prior to that, I worked as a professional actress and singer for a couple of years “treading the boards ” in various plays and musicals across the country. I am married with 2 beautiful little boys who keep me very busy. In my spare time I like going to the theatre, reading plays (Shakespeare mainly) and running (when I can be bothered!).

I worked as a Team Manager for 13 years with Lloyds TSB Pension and Investments before joining Editorial Office to work on the PLoS ONE journal. When not working, I spend most of my time, 7 days a week taking my 2 sports mad sons to Football and Cricket training and matches. I even know the offside rule! If I do manage to get any spare time, I love nothing more than relaxing with a good book and a glass of wine, or watching old movies and historical documentaries and dragging my husband to the cinema.

"Prior to joining Editorial Office in May 2011 I worked for various local businesses undertaking accounts and sales administration roles, and I am now currently enjoying my varied role on the PLoS ONE journal. Looking after 2 children (3 if you count my husband), 2 cats and a loopy Cocker Spaniel doesn’t leave me with much free time, but if I have any I like to shop for shoes!"

I joined PLoS ONE in June 2010 as a freelancer. I worked in the financial services sector primarily in internal communications, event management and incentive travel before marriage and motherhood. I also bake and decorate celebration cakes as a hobby/obsession. I enjoy theatre, cinema and reading.

I graduated from University of Durham with a degree in Spanish and then worked in Spain and Japan teaching English as a Foreign Language. I now combine work on the British Journal of Criminology with Elderly Client work in a local firm of solicitors. When I am not working, I like to read, cook and spend time pretending to garden in the allotment with my two lovely boys (and their lovely dad!).

I joined Editorial Office (PLoS ONE) in July 2011 as a freelancer having previously worked as a Human Resources Manager in the Retail Sector. Family life took hold and I realised that I needed more flexibility so that I could enjoy seeing my 2 beautiful children grow and flourish. Editorial Office was the perfect answer as it allows me to spend plenty of time with my children yet still carry out a challenging, varied and valuable job, working with a great bunch of people. In my spare time I enjoy keeping fit, mainly by running or going for country walks, and generally anything else that will give my family and me a really good giggle.

After leaving college as a qualified chef, I went to work in Paris for a short period of time. I then worked for Whitbread Inns as a trainee manager but decided it wasn't for me. I then went on to work for the AA in their Membership dept for 6 months and by chance went on to work for Scottish and Southern Energy, as they are now known, for 14 years. I worked in various departments and spent the last 7 years with them as an accounts manager with a team of 12 within Major Business. I then went on to be a full time mum to Jasper and Sophia and I am married to Nick. I enjoy gardening, reading, cooking, socialising with friends and as a family, occasionally swimming and enjoying the odd bike ride. I joined Editorial Office in Sept 2011 to work on Diabetologia, which I am really enjoying.

I joined the EdShed gang in 2009. I work on PLoS but also moonlight in the Care Industry. I share four kids with my wife and still dream about writing that great novel. And being a rock star. One day

I trained and worked as a nurse for a number of years before moving into pharmaceutical sales for ten years. I have been working as an editorial assistant since 2004 on a variety of journals. In my spare time I like to potter in the garden, cook and look after my three children, cat and mad springer spaniel.

I joined the freelance editing team for PLoS ONE in April '11 after at last acquiring computer skills! After 13 years as a busy childminder Ed Office has given me a very different challenge, and I am thoroughly enjoying it. I live on a farm with my husband, I have one beautiful daughter and two teenage boys, 400 beef cattle, two springers and one cat. When I get any spare time (haha) I like keeping fit, skiing, and a nice glass of wine.

After studying German at the University of Reading I joined the world of finance, working for the treasury departments of a number of banks in Basel and the City of London. I have been with Editorial Office since April 2009. When I am not in the office I am likely to be found either walking the dog or on a cricket field!

In my previous working life I spent 20 years in the Business Travel Industry, performing a variety of roles. My last one involved managing a team of Project Managers. I then decided to take a drastic leap from the corporate world and try something completely different. After a spell in the Police Force as a PC, I joined Editorial Office as a Freelancer in August 2009. I enjoy the variety of the role, and the fact that we're always so busy. It's a great team. I'm married to Mark, and away from work I enjoy running, socialising, travel and wine, and walking my beautiful dog - Eva the (nutty) Hungarian Vizsla

I spent the first 7 years of my working life as a lettings negotiator in a busy central London estate agent before moving out to the countryside to start a family. In the last few years I have run a children's toy and bookshop and been studying for my English Literature Degree through the Open University whilst bringing up my two children. I joined the team at Editorial Office in November 2011, and am thoroughly enjoying all the challenges of my new role.

For ten years I managed offices in the South of England for a well known car rental company, and then moved into telecommunications when mobile communications took off (and mobile phones were brick like!) and helped set up mobile phone outlets UK wide (including Carphone Warehouse). After moving to Overton with two young children, (now teenagers!), I joined the local playgroup so that I could be there when they needed me. This is where I met Alice and Gill and was thrilled when they asked me to work for them at Editorial Office in June 2005.

I graduated from University with a Joint Honours Degree in Leisure Studies with Business Managment & Information Technology. Needing a change of scenery, I went travelling and working abroad. Since then my career has been rather varied, ranging from a Features Co-Ordinator for the Winchester Extra, an Outdoor Activity & ICT Instructor, a Corporate Event Co-Ordinator at Brands Hatch, a freelance Media Assistant at the British Grand Prix & World Rally Championships and various other admin & accounts assistant roles. I joined Editorial Office in April 2011 as a freelancer. My life revolves around my young son and his busy social life & football! I enjoy spending time with my family & friends, reading, keeping fit, days out and good food & wine.

After graduating from Southampton University with a degree in Spanish and Portuguese I went on to work in various fields such as a celebrity speaker bureau, charity marketing and predominantly the Probation Service. I joined Editorial Office as a freelancer in March 2011 and also work over the summers as a Registrar, marrying happy couples! I have one gorgeous and energetic son who takes up most of my time, followed in close second by my beautiful (and much more chilled out) horse. There is no spare time left after looking after those two!

Many years ago I graduated from Southampton University with a degree in Archaeology and History and spent several years working in the antiques trade as an Auctioneer and Valuer. Whilst this was an exciting and interesting job, family life took over. After the birth of three sons and a wonderful period at home, I then spent time working as a kitchen and interior designer. I have now returned to part time working at Editorial Office, having joined the company in July 2011. I can now combine a stimulating and challenging job with a busy life as a Mum. Along with a constant round of delivering boys to sporting activities, working for Editorial Office allows me time for cross country running with my dog, lots of reading, Pilates and a busy social life. This does all mean I drink a lot of coffee.... but I have a great work-life balance.

I have strong administrative/secretarial experience including project co-ordination and product planning with Micros-Fidelio and Sony Visual Products. I have worked with Editorial Office since March 2010. My Editorial Office role fits perfectly into my daily routine along with managing my admin business and running around after my two very active children.

After careers in teaching, television post-production and a brief stint in archaeaology, I travelled the world as a workflow analyst and training consultant for broadcast systems. I am now more than happy to stay at home and let the technology do the talking! I joined the Editorial Office team in February 2009 as a Freelance Editorial Assistant and was hugely impressed with the ethos of PLoS ONE. I'm also an obsessive Lindyhopper who occasionally performs and teaches 1930's dance styles.

Soon after graduating in English Literature I pursued my career in television as a Crime Reporter for 2 years and then as a News Producer for 3 years. I enjoyed the everyday hustle and bustle of a news studio. It was a challenging and fun experience. I joined the team at Editorial Office in July 2010. I love the experience especially as I get to learn something new each day. I am an avid book lover, a thorough movie buff, an aspiring cook (I do cook a mean curry) and sometimes acting at the local Am Dram.

I joined PLoS ONE in March 2011 as a freelancer. Before this I had taken time out to be a full time mum. In my previous working life I was an administration clerk for 10 years at a local healthcare firm and latterly 6 years as a PA to the Director’s and then as a Sales Administration Manager both at De La Rue Currency. I’m married with 2 wonderful children (at times) and enjoy walking, growing my own vegetables and going to Disney World whenever we can.

I have a strong background in Administration and Support. I have worked in Finance, Telecommunications, Utility and Recruitment Sectors in the UK and overseas. I enjoy freelance editing for Editorial Office as it is challenging, interesting and diverse. I also help out at the local playgroup which is a real privilege. I'm married and have two lovely boys.

I am Editorial Office's first office dog and am therefore top dog. All visitors to the office have to get past me first - but I really just want to say hello! I'm a typical chocolate labrador, who loves to go for walks but refuses to chase a ball. I also collect the post and will deliver it to the office as long as there is a biscuit offered in exchange.

I am Meadow's younger household friend. I am much more of an active dog, and love nothing more than chasing my ball on a long walk. I have a highly sensitive nose and can find a ball even when Alice is sure that I have lost it! I also have a great internal clock and make sure that everyone knows when it is time for our afternoon walk. Welly is my best playmate and we spend countless hours chasing each other around the garden (much to Meadow's annoyance).

My name is Wellington and I've been with Editorial Office since 2008 and am working my way through the ranks, hoping to be top dog one day. Currently in charge of security and make myself heard when anyone (or anything - pigeons a speciality) comes into the garden. Hobbies mainly involve eating, sleeping, chasing Cassie and annoying Meadow!