Copyeditor & Proofreader

Tate & Clayburn () provides editorial, writing, design and consultancy services to clients in the UK and globally. We’re keen to welcome an English-language editor and proofreader to our growing in-house team on an initial 12-month contract. This is a part-time position for 3 or 4 days per week. You’ll be a key member of a team of dynamic and passionate professionals committed to delivering creative, thoughtful work of outstanding quality. You’ll work on a varied portfolio of projects and clients. You could edit and proofread texts ranging from biographies, reports and news articles to academic material, social media posts and marketing copy. We offer a stimulating and fast-paced working environment combined with a firm focus on our team’s development and well-being. The role will be hybrid, with two days per week at our London office, and flexible working arrangements are available. **Main responsibilities** Your role will involve: - Copyediting and proofreading documents in English to the highest standard. - Reviewing the work of other editors and proofreaders. - Liaising with clients and freelance colleagues about editorial projects. - Tracking and recording editorial project progress. - Helping to run and improve our quality management system. - Participating in our regular team meetings, covering a range of aspects of the business. **Personal specification** You will have: - At least one year’s full-time equivalent experience as a copyeditor and/or proofreader in English. - A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for all things editorial. - Outstanding knowledge of and sensitivity to English grammar, style and editorial conventions, including multiple varieties of English (UK and US as a minimum). - The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. - The skills to review other team members’ work and check edited and proofread documents against complex style guides. - Openness to constructive feedback and continuous improvement. - Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills and the ability to deliver projects on schedule without compromising quality. - The sensitivity to communicate with clients and colleagues with diplomacy and tact. - Enthusiasm for a wide range of editorial tasks. - Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Google Docs and Adobe Acrobat Reader (including review features). **What we offer** Although we’re a small and hard-working team, we’re committed to our belief in a healthy work-life balance. You’ll benefit from: - Flexible working hours - we’ll discuss your needs with you before we hire you and suggest a package based on these. - Hybrid working (London office and working from home). - Employer contributions to your workplace pension that are twice the statutory amount. - An extra day off on your birthday. - Regular team lunches and activities. - Cycle-to-work and tech schemes. **Equal opportunities** **Job Types**: Part-time, Fixed term contract Contract length: 12 months Pay: £30,000.00-£34,000.00 per year Expected hours: 20 - 32 per week **Benefits**: - Company pension - Cycle to work scheme - Flexitime - Work from home Schedule: - No weekends Application question(s): - Why are you excited about this role and how does it fit into your career ambitions? - Are you happy to commute to our office in Brixton (London) two days per week for this role? - You’ve been asked to proofread a 30-page report on a tight schedule with a style guide to follow. What steps would you take to achieve this task? Work Location: Hybrid remote in Brixton Application deadline: 01/12/2024