Welcome to the JMS Editorial Office - connecting authors, ideas, and communities worldwide

The JMS Editorial Office has been based at Durham University Business School since 2002, following its move from Leeds.

The team manages the entire journey of academic papers, from initial submission and peer review through to final publication. They are the main point of contact for authors, editors, reviewers, and the publisher, ensuring clear communication and a well-coordinated process. 

JMS champions an inclusive, developmental approach. Behind the online submission system, the dedicated Editorial Office team works tirelessly to keep everything running smoothly. They’re approachable, responsive, and always ready to help. Whether by telephone or email, you’ll always speak to a real person. 

The Editorial Office also organises JMS conferences, workshops, awards, and events throughout the year, and provides administrative support for the Society for the Advancement of Management Studies (SAMS). 

Margaret Turner, Managing Editor

Margaret joined JMS in 2006 as Editorial Assistant and now manages the Editorial Office, as well as providing administrative support for SAMS. She serves as the primary point of contact for issues related to funding, awards, and recruitment, and provides administrative expertise to support other activities in line with SAMS’ strategic objectives issues of strategy, marketing, events, and recruitment. In her role with SAMS, Margaret acts as the first point of contact on issues of funding, awards, and recruitment and provides administrative expertise for other activities in support of SAMS’ strategic aims.  

James Totty, Assistant Manager 

James joined JMS in 2024 and works with the editors and external stakeholders to coordinate and deliver JMS and SAMS events worldwide. He also supports editors, authors, and reviewers throughout the editorial process. 

Nicole Broadbent, Marketing Coordinator

Nicole joined JMS in 2024 as Marketing Coordinator and manages the journal’s blog (Management Studies Insights), website, and social media platforms. In this role, she promotes published papers, events, workshops, and news to engage and grow the JMS community.

Rebecca McEwen-Orr, Editorial Administrator 

Rebecca joined JMS in 2025, and supports editors, authors and reviewers throughout the editorial process from first submission to acceptance. In addition, Rebecca provides support and a first point of contact for Guest Editor teams in the running of their Special Issues with/at JMS. 

Alice Williams, Editorial Assistant 

Alice joined JMS in 2021, and supports editors, authors and reviewers throughout the editorial process from first submission to acceptance.