Freelance Proofreader & Editor for Educational Materials

Pearson; Greater London; Remote; GBP 33,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Pearson is seeking a freelance Editorial Assessment Associate to conduct thorough reviews of qualification specifications, units and support materials, ensuring accuracy and clarity across content. The role focuses on applying Pearson's editorial standards and house style while meeting assignment deadlines.

The successful candidate will review documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting, work independently, and provide corrections and guidance to improve readability for learners

Qualifications

• Excellent command of English including grammar, spelling, punctuation and sentence structure.
• Extensive proofreading and editing experience with attention to detail.
• Experience reviewing documents against templates or editorial standards.
• Familiar with house style and editorial guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Review qualification specifications, units and support materials for accuracy.
• Check spelling, grammar, punctuation, formatting, consistency and clarity across materials.
• Flag errors or inconsistencies and suggest clarifications to maintain editorial quality.

Skills

English language mastery

Proofreading accuracy

Editing experience

House style adherence

Deadline management

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Pearson is seeking a freelance Editorial Assessment Associate to conduct thorough reviews of qualification specifications, units and support materials, ensuring accuracy and clarity across content. The role focuses on applying Pearson's editorial standards and house style while meeting assignment deadlines.

The successful candidate will review documents for spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting, work independently, and provide corrections and guidance to improve readability for learners