Editor – Distance Learning

We have an interesting and diverse editorial opportunity to work for a professional Membership Body which delivers exams, supported by distance learning products (e.g. study texts), as well as learning courses.

Based in London and working as part of the wider Learning team, the Editor, Distance learning will contribute editorially to the development of high quality and effective distance learning products by communicating with external suppliers (including authors and subject matter experts). The Editor will also edit and format distance learning materials for printed and online publication. You will build strong relationships with authors, reviewers, contributors, learners and internal departments.

Some key responsibilities of the role will involve:

• Assisting with sourcing and contracting suitable authors, reviewers, contributors and other subject matter experts.
• Produce distance learning tuition materials which provide full and appropriate coverage of all exam syllabus areas.
• Editing and format text for learning materials in House Style documents to ensure educational effectiveness, clarity and accuracy.
• Proofreading produced and edited text and marking up any necessary copyright permissions for the use of third party material.
• Working with the Production Manager to produce new/revised editions (both printed and e-Book format) and key facts.

This is an interesting, varied and busy editorial role and the successful person will be degree level educated and will have relevant editorial experience, including some author management ideally.  Proven experience of liaising successfully with stakeholders (e.g. authors) to ensure deadlines are met.  You will have strong IT skills, including experience of using a content management system (ideally) as all editing is carried out electronically. Some experience of dealing with customers would be useful.  You will have an excellent level of English, both written and spoken; possess a motivated and pro-active approach to work and able to use your own initiative, plus strong attention to detail, including proof-reading skills.

For more detailed information, please forward a CV and short covering letter, outlining your salary expectations.