18 Copy Editors jobs in the United Kingdom

Editorial Assistant - Science

Manchester City Centre (Close to all public transport routes and local amenities all within a short walking distance!)

3 days per week (Monday and Thursday office-based days, 1 day work from home)

Salary starting from 13.00 - 15.00 per hour (we aim to be negotiable dependant on your experience)

Join a leading publishing house that is passionate about advancing scientific knowledge and innovation. Our client is dedicated to producing high-quality publications that inspire and inform the scientific community. With a vibrant team of professionals, they're looking for an enthusiastic Editorial Assistant to help drive their editorial processes and contribute to exciting projects. Initially this is a 1 month contract and will be reviewed on a monthly basis.

Responsibilities:
As an Editorial Assistant you will:

• Assist in the editorial process by coordinating submissions and managing communications with a team freelancers
• Help maintain high editorial standards by proofreading and editing documents ensuring business tone is aligned with the piece
• Organise and track your own workload to ensure it aligns with publication deadlines for release
• Collaborate with the editorial team to develop content for various scientific publications
• Review and edit a variety of documents, including but not limited to scientific publications, marketing materials and website content
• Have your own allocated documents to proof read, amend daily
• Provide suggestions for improving overall written content

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

• A degree in a relevant scientific discipline would be beneficial although not essential, an English degree would also be advantageous for this role!
• Strong written and verbal communication skills proven in a workplace
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading abilities - excellent command of grammar, spelling, and punctuation
• Strong attention to detail and ability to spot errors
• Proficiency in MS Office and familiarity with editorial software
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Previous experience in editorial or publishing roles is essential
• Understanding of the publishing process, especially in scientific contexts

Technologies:

• MS Office Suite
• Editorial management systems (familiarity preferred)
• Basic knowledge of content management systems

Benefits & Perks:

• Weekly pay
• Accrued annual leave
• Access to the Boost platform for personal and professional development
• A dedicated consultant to support your journey
• Hybrid working options for better work-life balance

Editorial Assistant - Science

Manchester City Centre

3 days per week (Monday and Thursday office-based days, 1 day work from home)

Salary starting from 13.00 - 15.00 per hour

How to apply:
If you're ready to embark on an exciting journey in the world of scientific publishing, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV to (url removed)

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Job Title: Editorial Assistant/Senior Editorial Assistant

Salary: £23,300 - £27,650

Location: Cambridge, Hybrid (expectation of 2 days per week in the office)

Contract: Full time (35 hours per week)/Fixed Term (12 months, Maternity Cover)

 

This is an exciting opportunity for an engaged and collaborative Editorial Assistant to provide critical support to a pioneering series of academic journals that are directly addressing some of the world's greatest challenges.

We are Cambridge University Press & Assessment, a world-leading academic publisher and assessment organisation and a proud part of the University of Cambridge.

 

About the role 

You will be responsible for a wide range of administrative support tasks for the Cambridge Prisms series of journals, a new,.

Job Title: Graduate Editorial Assistant (Publishing Team)

Job Location: Work from home, reporting into London office twice a week

Job Salary: up to 26K DOE

Our client is an established online, open-access publisher of two peer reviewed digital publications, addressing key scientific, regulatory, business and manufacturing challenges and advances through publication of articles, infographics, videos, podcasts and an extensive webinar programme

Job Description

The Graduate Editorial Assistant will ensure the delivery of high-quality online content, ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity, and visual impact.

The successful candidate will play an integral part in the editorial production workflow, from article layout and copyediting, to typesetting, scientific illustrations and uploading content. They will work closely with colleagues in editorial, marketing, and design.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for life sciences and science communication to develop a career in publishing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and format articles for publication, including layout and design using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
• Copyedit manuscripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Upload and manage online multimedia content across journals and multimedia platforms to deadline.
• Collaborate with commissioning and marketing teams to coordinate timely publication of articles, podcasts, videos, and webinars.
• Maintain high editorial standards across all outputs, balancing scientific precision with accessibility.
• Support process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance digital publishing practices.

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree (BSc or equivalent) in a bioscience subject or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in science communication and publishing.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with a keen eye for detail.
• Time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with layout and publishing software and tools is desired but not essential (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office). Training will be provided where needed.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to learn new skills.

Job Title: Graduate Editorial Assistant (Publishing Team)

Job Location: Work from home, reporting into London office twice a week

Job Salary: up to 26K DOE

Our client is an established online, open-access publisher of two peer reviewed digital publications, addressing key scientific, regulatory, business and manufacturing challenges and advances through publication of articles, infographics, videos, podcasts and an extensive webinar programme

Job Description

The Graduate Editorial Assistant will ensure the delivery of high-quality online content, ensuring scientific accuracy, clarity, and visual impact.

The successful candidate will play an integral part in the editorial production workflow, from article layout and copyediting, to typesetting, scientific illustrations and uploading content. They will work closely with colleagues in editorial, marketing, and design.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a passion for life sciences and science communication to develop a career in publishing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and format articles for publication, including layout and design using Adobe InDesign and Illustrator.
• Copyedit manuscripts to ensure accuracy, clarity, and consistency.
• Upload and manage online multimedia content across journals and multimedia platforms to deadline.
• Collaborate with commissioning and marketing teams to coordinate timely publication of articles, podcasts, videos, and webinars.
• Maintain high editorial standards across all outputs, balancing scientific precision with accessibility.
• Support process improvements to streamline workflows and enhance digital publishing practices.

Essential skills and experience:

• Degree (BSc or equivalent) in a bioscience subject or a related discipline.
• Strong interest in science communication and publishing.
• Excellent written and spoken English, with a keen eye for detail.
• Time-management skills, with the ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with layout and publishing software and tools is desired but not essential (InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, MS Office). Training will be provided where needed.
• A proactive, adaptable approach and willingness to learn new skills.

Are you looking for your first major step into the world of fashion and beauty editorial? Are you a budding journalist with a keen eye for detail and a willingness to learn everything that it takes to create industry-leading digital content? Then we want to hear from you!

Who What Wear UK is looking to hire an Editorial Assistant to work alongside the editorial team to support in content production. You will be a burgeoning writer with a solid understanding of what makes a story up-to-date and relevant, a sharp eye for detail and impeccable taste in fashion and beauty product selections. This new role will help the editorial teams to reach their traffic and ecommerce goals by responding to a fast-paced and ever-changing schedule of content refreshes and other turnkey actions such as shopping edits and localising content from our US sister site.

What you'll be doing.

• Report into the Managing Editor, and working closely with the Deputy Editor, you will complete weekly and daily tasks to update and strengthen existing SEO and top-performing content.
• Collaborate with the social and ecommerce teams to support any additional content refreshes that are required for distribution.
• Produce new and data-responsive content for editorial and commercial  as and when required. 
• Support the Fashion Editor on sample call-ins, returns and shoot day assistance.
• Assist the editorial team on fashion month scheduling and press-day calendar planning.

Experience that will put you ahead of the curve.

• Experience in producing content whether through own channels or academic studies. Relevant knowledge of fashion and beauty is preferred.
• Proficiency in British English style, punctuation and grammar.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and meet tight deadlines.
• CMS/HTML experience is highly preferred.

*As an editorial candidate you may be asked to perform certain copy edit tests that will be used solely for the interview and selection process. These assessments will be limited in scope and time and will not be used for any purpose other than candidate assessment.

What's in it for you…

We have a number of awesome perks available to our staff. We offer huge opportunities to learn and develop, whether through professional qualifications, exposure to incredible business projects or informal lunch & learns, hosted by your colleagues. We have a fantastic culture where we really do care about our people and want everyone to succeed. Varied roles mean you’re not pigeonholed in to one finite area but get the opportunity to develop a wide range of skills and experience

And to top it all off, not only do we offer unlimited holiday because we trust you to manage your workload and time but we also offer a share in our success whereby every colleague is eligible to join our profit pool bonus scheme - if Future hits their performance targets all colleagues may receive a bonus.

Internal job family level E8

The expected salary for this role is £26,000

This is a Hybrid role from our London Office, working three days from the office, two from home

Wh o are we…

We’re Future. We’re 3000+ colleagues over 250+ brands speaking to 400 million people every month across the globe through websites, events and magazines. We’ve got ambitious plans that build on our growth momentum and unlock new opportunities and we’re looking for talented people who want to be a part of it.

Our Future, Our Responsibility - Inclusion and Diversity at Future

We have a voice and we’re going to use it. We promote diversity and inclusion not just in our recruitment processes, but everything we do. We’re an equal opportunity employer and we will continue to ensure our recruitment process is free of bias and our workplaces are inclusive, positive, free of discrimination and respecting of all backgrounds and beliefs. Our culture is underpinned by our values and employees - current and future - are treated with respect and fairness.

Please let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments made so we can give you the best experience!

Find out more about Our Future, Our Responsibility on our website.

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Web Content Editor

Location: Hornton Street, W8 7NX
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £17.73 per hour 
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
 
Job Responsibilities
As an integral part of the Web Services team, you will collaborate with various teams across the Council to ensure web content is current, consistent, and compliant with the latest Website Content Accessibility Guidelines to Level AA. Your responsibilities include:

• p>Editing and curating content on the Council’s website to ensure it is evidence-based, user-centered, and continually optimized.
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• Supporting the communications team with content for the Council’s intranet and social media presence.

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• Guiding web page content owners to maintain relevant, up-to-date, accessible, and consistent content.

• Identifying and referring technical issues to the appropriate teams within the Council.

• Maintaining content standards with an emphasis on accessibility, security, risk, and exposure.

• Articulating the value of content design and supporting content owners in understanding the connection between excellent content and service/experience.

• Ensuring all digital communications comply with GDPR and other relevant legislation or guidance.

• Monitoring website performance and taking proactive corrective actions to meet standards.

• Reviewing website analytics to fix broken links, typographical errors, and proofreading content.

• Acting as a knowledge base for website applications and channel maintenance tools.

• Working with third-party suppliers to ensure smooth website operations.

• Responding to web content inquiries and complaints within SLA and supporting feedback management.

• Contributing to digital projects and providing input into business cases and project planning.

• Ensuring digital communications are delivered with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Supporting the setup of new websites/microsites.

• Taking responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure technical knowledge and skills are current.

Person Specifications
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills, experience, and attitudes:

• Significant experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of website management and CMS platforms.

• Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, XML, and web development tools.

• Strong knowledge of web writing best practices and accessibility standards.

• Experience with web analytics tools and the ability to interpret data to inform decisions.

• Skilled in managing website technical issues and tracking support tickets.

• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices in online communications.

• Experience promoting accessibility and compliance with Government Digital Service standards.

• Ability to develop creative, clear, and engaging online content aligned with organizational objectives.

• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships across complex organizations and with external partners.

• Ability to define, evaluate, and guide digital strategies and policies.

• Strong analytical skills, including risk assessment and operational impact.

 
 
DISCLAIMER:  By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.   

Web Content Editor

Location: Hornton Street, W8 7NX
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Duration: 3+ Months
Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week
Pay Rate: £17.73 per hour 
Job Ref: (phone number removed)
 
Job Responsibilities
As an integral part of the Web Services team, you will collaborate with various teams across the Council to ensure web content is current, consistent, and compliant with the latest Website Content Accessibility Guidelines to Level AA. Your responsibilities include:

• p>Editing and curating content on the Council’s website to ensure it is evidence-based, user-centered, and continually optimized.
  /li>

• Supporting the communications team with content for the Council’s intranet and social media presence.

  /li>

• Guiding web page content owners to maintain relevant, up-to-date, accessible, and consistent content.

• Identifying and referring technical issues to the appropriate teams within the Council.

• Maintaining content standards with an emphasis on accessibility, security, risk, and exposure.

• Articulating the value of content design and supporting content owners in understanding the connection between excellent content and service/experience.

• Ensuring all digital communications comply with GDPR and other relevant legislation or guidance.

• Monitoring website performance and taking proactive corrective actions to meet standards.

• Reviewing website analytics to fix broken links, typographical errors, and proofreading content.

• Acting as a knowledge base for website applications and channel maintenance tools.

• Working with third-party suppliers to ensure smooth website operations.

• Responding to web content inquiries and complaints within SLA and supporting feedback management.

• Contributing to digital projects and providing input into business cases and project planning.

• Ensuring digital communications are delivered with a commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion.

• Supporting the setup of new websites/microsites.

• Taking responsibility for personal and professional development to ensure technical knowledge and skills are current.

Person Specifications
Candidates should demonstrate the following skills, experience, and attitudes:

• Significant experience in a similar role with a strong understanding of website management and CMS platforms.

• Proficiency in web technologies such as HTML, CSS, XML, and web development tools.

• Strong knowledge of web writing best practices and accessibility standards.

• Experience with web analytics tools and the ability to interpret data to inform decisions.

• Skilled in managing website technical issues and tracking support tickets.

• Deep understanding of user-centered design principles and best practices in online communications.

• Experience promoting accessibility and compliance with Government Digital Service standards.

• Ability to develop creative, clear, and engaging online content aligned with organizational objectives.

• Proven ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple projects with competing deadlines.

• Strong stakeholder management skills with effective communication across technical and non-technical audiences.

• Experience building and maintaining positive working relationships across complex organizations and with external partners.

• Ability to define, evaluate, and guide digital strategies and policies.

• Strong analytical skills, including risk assessment and operational impact.

 
 
DISCLAIMER:  By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability for the role. You acknowledge that it is your responsibility to inform i-Jobs in advance if there are any specific organisations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed.