40k Editorial Lead — Shape Writing & IP Direction

Games Workshop; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension up to 7.5%

Profit share bonus

Share Save scheme

Staff discount 25–50%

Job summary

Games Workshop is seeking an Editorial Manager to lead the Warhammer 40,000 writing and editing teams at our UK headquarters in Nottingham. You will drive editorial quality across Codexes, books and games, setting standards and guiding projects from R&D through mainline production.

You will coach writers and editors, allocate resources, schedule work, and manage budgets while safeguarding IP tone and atmosphere across all formats.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Warhammer 40,000 writing and editing teams to deliver codexes, books and games with world‑class quality.
• Define quality standards and guide teams from research and development to IP ideation and mainline production.
• Coach, lead and inspire background writers and editors to improve quality and efficiency across all modes of writing and product types.
• Coordinate with Creative Leads and other studio contacts to ensure IP, tone and atmosphere are reflected in products.
• Allocate resources, schedule work for writers, and manage multiple projects and budgets with strong organisational oversight.
• Analyse KPI data and customer feedback to drive editorial improvements and product quality.

Job description

Games Workshop is seeking an Editorial Manager to lead the Warhammer 40,000 writing and editing teams at our UK headquarters in Nottingham. You will drive editorial quality across Codexes, books and games, setting standards and guiding projects from R&D through mainline production.

You will coach writers and editors, allocate resources, schedule work, and manage budgets while safeguarding IP tone and atmosphere across all formats.