Managing Editor

This is an excellent opportunity for a Managing Editor to deliver and develop high-quality publications and information for a leading charity working nationally and internationally. The charity’s mission is to drive change at government level, and increase grassroots support. Although the head office is in the north of England,  home working from any location and flexible working will be considered for an applicant demonstrating the skills and experience required.

Key duties:

• Manage the charity’s rolling programme of quality, research-led and public-facing publications and information
• Implement a production plan in partnership with the chief executive, and develop the charity’s quality processes for editorial work
• Brief, oversee and act as a senior editor for the work of team members
• Develop the sustainability of the publications through funding channels such as grants and sponsorship, in partnership with the fundraising team
• Develop the accessibility of our publications, and undertake writing projects
• Work with external academic and practitioner contributors, design houses, funders, and stakeholders
• Manage a small team, and act as a senior member of the charity

Experience / skills required:

• Strong background, at a senior editorial level, in a research-led, technical field
• Previous experience demonstrating a research focus; experience and confidence in analysing information relating to science/social science, particularly statistical analysis
• Excellent ability to tailor content to different audiences, creating information that can be understood by anyone, but provides significant content
• Process-focused, accuracy driven with first-class relationship building skills
• Previous experience in online content writing and editing
• Previous experience in the NGO sector is not essential

For further information, please apply online or email a CV and salary expectations to lisasmars@atwoodtate.co.uk

Atwood Tate embraces diversity and seeks to promote the benefits of diversity in all of our business activities and to develop a business culture that reflects that belief.  We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief.