Editor 00098212

Advantage Resourcing UK Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Senior Copy Editor to enhance communication clarity for a public organization. Responsibilities include refining and editing various materials, ensuring a consistent editorial style, and guiding colleagues on writing best practices. Ideal candidates have a background in copy editing, with strong writing skills and experience training others. This role is based in the UK, requiring a mixture of in-office and remote work.

Qualifications

• Proven background in copy editing or communications, ideally in a public or regulatory setting.
• Track record of building others’ capability through coaching or training.
• Meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Refine and edit reports, papers, and publications for clarity.
• Maintain and evolve a unified editorial style.

Skills

Copy editing

Outstanding writing

Proofreading

Interpersonal skills

Coaching or training

Education

Degree in English, Journalism, Communications, or related field

Job description

Senior Copy Editor

Newport, Edinburgh, Titchfield, or Darlington (4 days in office) £35 per hour initially 12 months Interview: virtual

Advantage Resourcing is collaborating with a leading public organisation to recruit a Senior Copy Editor with added communications responsibilities. This role strengthens how the organisation writes, ensuring every piece of communication is clear, consistent, and impactful. You’ll help sharpen the organisation’s voice while supporting wider communications tasks in a small, flexible team.

What will you be doing?

• Refine and edit reports, papers, and publications for clarity, accuracy, and tone consistency.
• Maintain and evolve a unified editorial style and organisational voice across all materials.
• Guide colleagues on writing best practice and deliver tailored training to build writing confidence and skill.
• Review and enhance content to ensure accessibility and maximum impact for audiences.
• Work with subject matter experts to craft concise, engaging, and effective messaging.
• Support communications tasks including media queries, web publishing, and digital content creation.

A couple of things you should know:

• Proven background in copy editing or communications, ideally in a public or regulatory setting.
• Degree or equivalent experience in English, Journalism, Communications, or a related field.
• Outstanding writing, editing, and proofreading ability with meticulous attention to detail.
• Track record of building others’ capability through coaching or training.
• Strong interpersonal skills—able to connect with colleagues and external partners with confidence.

During an interview, you may be asked about:

• How you ensure written material is consistent, accurate, and engaging.
• Your methods for mentoring or supporting other writers.
• Examples of turning complex ideas into clear, accessible content.
• How you prioritise tasks in a small, fast‑moving communications team.

Sounds like you? Apply now or WhatsApp/ring Lukas - 07912 465 208 / 0161 519 8368

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