Remote Book Editor & Proofreader (UK English)

Jobs for Humanity; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

British Book Publishers UK is seeking an experienced Book Editor and Proofreader to support affordable editing across genres.

You will review manuscripts for spelling, grammar, clarity, and consistency, provide editorial feedback, and ensure files are clean and publication-ready while respecting each author’s voice.

This remote role suits someone with sharp language skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple manuscripts to tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Manuscripts must be edited for spelling, grammar, clarity, and readability.
• Editorial feedback provided while respecting author’s voice.
• Check formatting, track changes, and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Review manuscripts for spelling, grammar, punctuation, clarity, and readability.
• Provide useful editorial feedback and maintain author voice.
• Perform copy editing, proofreading, and formatting checks.
• Prepare clean files for the next stage of publication.

Skills

Book editing

Copy editing

Proofreading

UK English

Editing accuracy

Time management

MS Word

Manuscript coordination

Education

English/Publishing/Literature degree (preferred)

Tools

Track Changes

Job description

British Book Publishers UK is seeking an experienced Book Editor and Proofreader to support affordable editing across genres.

You will review manuscripts for spelling, grammar, clarity, and consistency, provide editorial feedback, and ensure files are clean and publication-ready while respecting each author’s voice.

This remote role suits someone with sharp language skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple manuscripts to tight deadlines.