Senior Editor

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Create, write, edit, and review evidence-based health and social care information across various formats including digital, print, and video.

• Oversee the complete content development and review process, ensuring that the information is precise, current, and delivered within agreed timelines.

• Conduct research on clinical guidelines, literature, and other evidence sources, transforming complex information into clear and accessible content.

• Lead initiatives to create new information, identifying audience requirements, content deficiencies, and opportunities for service enhancement.

• Supervise an Editor, offering guidance, feedback, and support while upholding high editorial standards throughout the team.

• Collaborate with healthcare professionals, subject matter experts, and individuals with lived experiences to ensure content accuracy, relevance, and alignment with user needs.

• Work in close conjunction with Digital, Creative, Marketing, and Support Line teams to develop, publish, and promote information across various channels.

• Ensure editorial consistency by adhering to established style guides, tone of voice, accessibility standards, and content production procedures.

• Assist in improving editorial workflows, content quality, and service evaluation, contributing to the continuous development of the information service.

⛳️ Requirements

• Extensive experience in writing and editing health or social care information for both the public and healthcare professionals.

• Exceptional editorial skills, capable of communicating complex and sensitive topics clearly, accurately, and with compassion.

• Strong research abilities, including literature review, evidence evaluation, and translating research findings into accessible information.

• Experience with structured content development and review processes such as PIF TICK, along with an understanding of editorial quality assurance.

• Good knowledge of digital and print content production, including experience with website content management systems (CMS).

• Experience in collaborating with healthcare professionals, subject matter experts, volunteers, or individuals with lived experiences to produce content.

• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the capability to handle multiple priorities and deliver high-quality work within deadlines.

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills, with the confidence to engage and collaborate with stakeholders across various teams and disciplines.

• A commitment to providing accessible, inclusive information and a genuine interest in enhancing support for individuals affected by terminal illness.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible working.

• 25 days of annual leave (not including Bank Holidays).

• Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%).

• Loan schemes for bikes, computers, and season tickets.

• Continuous professional development opportunities.

• Industry-leading training programs.

• Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programs.

• Enhanced bereavement, family-friendly, and sickness benefits.

• Access to Blue Light Card membership.

• Subsidized Eye Care.

• 15% staff discount in all Marie Curie Shops.

• Life assurance for all employees.

• Reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process.