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SLTC seeks new editor following 28-year tenure

11/11/2026
SLTC seeks new editor following 28-year tenure

The Society of Leather Technologists and Chemists (SLTC) is seeking a new Editor for its Journal, as Malcolm Leafe prepares to step down after 28 years in the role.

The Society's Council has thanked Mr Leafe for his dedication and support during his nearly three decades as Editor.

The successful candidate will oversee production of the Journal, which is published six times a year. Responsibilities include managing paper submissions, editing manuscripts, liaising with authors and coordinating technical reviews with the SLTC Editorial Committee and external publishers.

The position is remote, part time and flexible, requiring approximately eight hours per week on average. It can be undertaken as an employed role, with annual remuneration of £6,500, or as a freelance or contracted service at £1,100 per issue.

The effective start date is January 1, 2027. Applications, comprising a letter and CV, should be emailed to monika@sltc.org by November 27, 2026.