Editorial Assistant: InDesign & Proofing Specialist

HarperCollins UK; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Collins, part of HarperCollins UK, invites applications for an Assistant Editor on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Glasgow. You will support Editorial Project Managers across reference titles, research, proofreading, briefing freelancers, and coordinating content with internal teams.

The role offers a strong growth path in publishing with a collaborative, busy team. The position begins in-office in Glasgow, with a phased move to hybrid working as the project progresses.

Qualifications

• Experience in an editorial or publishing environment.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Comfortable communicating with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day support to Editorial Project Managers in delivering reference titles.
• Assist in research and planning of upcoming projects.
• Proofread, edit and review content for accuracy and style.
• Assist with briefing editorial and design freelancers.
• Assist with picture research and rights clearance.
• Use InDesign to update files and create print-ready PDFs.
• Liaise with stakeholders and share project documentation.
• Provide general administrative support to the editorial team.

Skills

Editorial experience

Multitasking

Deadline driven

Communication

Adobe Acrobat

MS Word

Adobe InDesign

Tools

Adobe InDesign

MS Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Collins, part of HarperCollins UK, invites applications for an Assistant Editor on a 12-month fixed-term contract based in Glasgow. You will support Editorial Project Managers across reference titles, research, proofreading, briefing freelancers, and coordinating content with internal teams.

The role offers a strong growth path in publishing with a collaborative, busy team. The position begins in-office in Glasgow, with a phased move to hybrid working as the project progresses.