Managing Editor

Methodist Church; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A religious organization in the City of London is seeking a meticulous and organized copyeditor to oversee editorial quality and manage projects in its Publishing Services. The role offers a hybrid work pattern and values inclusivity in its hiring practices. Ideal candidates will have strong proofreading and copy editing skills, along with significant experience in managing editorial processes. A competitive salary package is offered.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Living Wage

Season ticket loan

Removal leave

Annual quiet day

Eye test vouchers

Enhanced sick pay

Flexible working

25 days annual leave

Maternity / paternity pay

Christmas office closure

Training and Development

Health and Wellbeing

Qualifications

• Experience in leading the editing process.
• Strong project management skills.
• Ability to manage and oversee editorial quality.

Responsibilities

• Support the work of the Connexional Team.
• Oversee editorial quality across digital and print.
• Manage the work of Assistant and freelance editors.

Skills

Public Relations

Proofreading

Fact check

Content Management Systems

Copy Editing

AP Style

Journalism

SEO

Content Marketing

Social Media Management

Wordpress

Writing Skills

Job description

An interesting and varied editorial opportunity to support the work of the Connexional Team and the wider Methodist Church in its Publishing Services producing principally digital first resources.

About You

We are seeking a meticulous and organised copyeditor to uphold editorial excellence and to excel in project management for meeting tight deadlines.

As part of Publishing Services it is essential that you are experienced in leading the editing process : overseeing editorial quality shaping compelling content across digital and print outputs ensuring adherence to house style and tone of voice while inputting to design concepts.

You will be a versatile copyeditor with a meticulous eye for detail demonstrating excellent editorial and project management skills. As an effective planner you will manage the work of an Assistant Editor and freelance editors to ensure delivery of high-quality products on time and budget.

We work collaboratively and welcome applications from those who wish to contribute in a positive and proactive way.

Hybrid Working : Connexional Team staff based at Methodist Church House have a hybrid work pattern which is currently 2-3 days in the office.

Our Culture Values and Benefits

Thank you for considering joining our inclusive and welcoming team that strives for excellence and values employee wellbeing.

We value and support all those who join our team through a positive work-life balance augmented by generous annual leave (plus an extra 3 days over Christmas / New Year) TOIL flexi-leave and an on-site Wellbeing Advisor service. We offer a generous occupational pension scheme where the Methodist Church will pay double the employee contribution up to a maximum of 16% employer contribution.

The Methodist Church is an inclusive and supportive employer. We are actively committed to encouraging applications from people of all backgrounds. We welcome applications from people of Black Asian and other Minority Ethnic groups. We also welcome applications from people living with disabilities.

If you have questions about the vacancy or require reasonable adjustments to be made at any stage of the recruitment process please contact us at :

Our Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Living Wage
• Season ticket loan
• Removal leave
• Annual quiet day
• Eye test vouchers
• Enhanced sick pay
• Flexible working
• 25 days annual leave
• Maternity / paternity pay
• Christmas office closure
• Training and Development
• Health and Wellbeing

Key Skills

• Public Relations
• Proofreading
• Fact check
• Content Management Systems
• Copy Editing
• AP Style
• Journalism
• SEO
• Content Marketing
• Social Media Management
• Wordpress
• Writing Skills

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Yearly Salary Salary : 35001 - 40000

Our Calling

The calling of the Methodist Church is to respond to the gospel of Gods love in Christ and to live out its discipleship in worship and mission.

The Church exists to :

• Increase the awareness of Gods presence and celebrate Gods love (Worship).
• Help people to grow and learn as Christians through mutual support and care (Learning and Caring).
• Be a good neighbour to people in need and to challenge injustice (Service).
• Make more followers of Jesus Christ (Evangelism).

Closing date : Sunday 2 November 2025

Interview date : Monday 17 November 2025

The Methodist Church

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