T250402 - Editorial Content Manager

ICE Group; 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 and production of high-quality NEC content. This pivotal role involves ensuring editorial standards while collaborating with internal teams and managing workflows. Ideal candidates will have significant editorial experience, a keen eye for detail, and the ability to translate complex information into clear, organized content. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to innovation and sustainability in infrastructure, where your contributions will shape the future of engineering communication.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Copy-edit and proofread content relating to NEC Contracts.
• Manage content workflows and style guidelines.
• Oversee editorial production from concept to publication.

Skills

Editorial Experience

Attention to Detail

Content Management Systems (CMS)

MS Office

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in English

Degree in Law

Degree in Humanities

Tools

InDesign

Asana

XML/SGML

Job description

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.