Warhammer 40,000 Editorial Manager

Games Workshop Group PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Pension matched contribution

Profit share bonus

Share Save scheme

Staff discount 25%–50%

Job summary

Games Workshop Group PLC is seeking an Editorial Manager to lead the Warhammer 40,000 writing and editing teams and drive the production of Codexes, books and games.

You will define quality standards, coach teams, and manage projects from research and development through IP ideation and mainline production in a fast-paced studio environment near Nottingham. A strong focus on editorial excellence and team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• Experienced manager with a track record of leading editorial teams.
• Strong writing and editing capabilities for IP-driven publishing or game projects.
• Proven ability to define quality standards, guide teams from R&D to IP ideation and production.
• Excellent budgeting, resource allocation, and cross‑functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coach the Warhammer 40,000 writing and editing teams to deliver high-quality codexes, books and games.
• Define quality standards and guide team activities from research and development to IP ideation and mainline production.
• Allocate resources and schedule work for writers and editors, building strong relationships with Product Developers and Planners.
• Analyse KPI data and customer feedback to improve editorial quality and product outcomes.

Job description

Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for an Editorial Manager to join our studio and manage the Warhammer 40,000 writing and editing teams, and to deliver ever-better Warhammer 40,000 Codexes, books and games through world class writing and editing.

Passionate about people, driven, and an experienced manager, you’ll be the ultimate guardian of editorial quality for our Warhammer 40,000 products as you define quality standards and guide the teams’ activities from research and development to IP ideation and mainline production. Through setting clear goals and monitoring individual progress on projects, you’ll coach, lead and inspire the background writing and editorial teams to continuously improve the quality and efficiency of their writing and editing, across all modes of writing and product types, from Codexes and Battletomes to core books, narrative expansions, boxed games and more.

You’ll work closely with key contacts in the studio, particularly our creative leads, to gain key information and ensure the correct IP, tone and atmosphere are being delivered and presented in our products. You’ll build a network of strong relationships with wider business teams, including Product Developers and Planners, as you allocate appropriate resources for projects and schedule all work for the writers and editors.

Highly organised and with an attention to detail, you’ll manage multiple workstreams, people and budgets to deliver across multiple projects simultaneously. We’ll look to you to analyse and interpret data outputs from KPI’s and customer opinion to improve editorial quality and products.

We are looking for someone who has a strong understanding of how commercial writing studios operate and who thrives in managing creative teams and delivering world‑class copy and best‑in‑class creative writing for Games Workshop’s biggest IPs.

Working at Games Workshop

At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.

The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.

In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!

Other Essential Information

Location: This role is based full time onsite at our UK headquarters in Nottingham.

Closing date: The closing date for applications is midnight, UK time, on Sunday 4th October 2026.