Editorial Content Manager

Institution of Civil Engineers; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Editorial Content Manager to lead the creation of high-quality content across various formats. This pivotal role focuses on maintaining editorial standards while driving innovation and sustainability. The ideal candidate will have significant editorial experience, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to distill complex information into clear, organized content. Join a dynamic team dedicated to shaping the future of civil engineering through effective communication and collaboration. If you have a passion for clarity and consistency in content, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Significant editorial experience in professional publishing.
• Exceptional command of English and attention to detail.
• Ability to translate complex info into clear content.

Responsibilities

• Copy-edit and proofread content related to NEC Contracts.
• Manage content workflows and collaborate with teams.
• Oversee editorial production from concept to publication.

Skills

Editorial experience

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Collaboration

Education

Degree in English

Degree in Law

Degree in Humanities

Tools

CMS

MS Office

InDesign

Asana

Job description

Editorial Content Manager

About Us

The Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) is a global membership organisation with over 100,000 members and more than two centuries of history. As a centre of engineering excellence, we qualify civil engineers, support lifelong professional development, and assure society that the infrastructure shaping our world is safe, sustainable, and well-designed. Our community of experts also provides trusted, impartial advice to policymakers on how to build and adapt infrastructure for a better future.

The Role

We are looking for an Editorial Content Manager to lead the creation, editing, and production of high-quality NEC content across digital and print formats. This role is pivotal in upholding our content standards while aligning with TTL’s strategy of innovation, sustainability, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• Copy-edit, proofread, and ensure consistency of content relating to NEC Contracts.
• Manage content workflows and style guidelines across formats.
• Collaborate with internal teams, SMEs, and production partners.
• Oversee end-to-end editorial production—from concept to publication.
• Support content promotion with marketing and sales teams.

About You:

• Significant editorial experience, ideally in professional publishing.
• Exceptional attention to detail and command of English.
• A proven ability to translate complex information into clear and consistent organised content.
• Experience with CMS, MS Office, and editorial QA processes.
• Bonus: XML/SGML, InDesign, Asana.
• Strong communicator, proactive collaborator, and highly organised.
• Degree in English, Law, Humanities or related field.
• Additional languages an advantage.
• Professional qualification in Law, Construction Management or a related field would be an advantage.
• Subject matter knowledge of NEC Contracts an advantage.

If you're an experienced editor with a passion for clear, consistent content, we’d love to hear from you

The ICE is an equal opportunities employer, and all reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with disabilities or special requirements under the terms of the Equality Act 2010.