Assistant Editor

Contract Type: PermanentLocation: Home Worker (England, Wales and NI)Salary: £22,814 – £23,735 actual per anumm (depending on skills and experience) + London allowance of £3,600 (if applicable)Working Hours: 35 per weekClosing Date: 15 March 2022Interview Date: TBC (via Zoom or Teams)Please note, the deadline for submitting applications for this vacancy is 23:59pm on the closing date.About Alzheimer’s SocietyDementia devastates lives. By 2025, over 1 million people will be living with the condition. But dementia won’t win. Until the day we find a cure, Alzheimer’s Society will be here for anyone affected by dementia – wherever they are, whatever they’re going through. Everything we do is informed and inspired by them.We are the UK’s leading dementia charity. Every day, we work tirelessly to find new treatments and, ultimately, a cure for dementia. We provide expert information, training, and support services to all those who need our help. And we are creating a more dementia-friendly society so people with the condition can live without fear and prejudice.About the roleAlzheimer’s Society is looking for an ambitious Assistant Editor who will be an integral part of our busy and creative Publishing team. You will primarily be responsible for managing the production of print publications. This will involve building relationships with editors, freelance designers and our print supplier to make sure content is of high quality and delivered on time.Your other duties will include writing, editing and proofreading print and online content across Alzheimer’s Society’s multi-channel information programme.Working closely with colleagues across various publishing functions, you will also focus on ensuring efficient processes and continuous improvement within the team.This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career, learning specialist skills and gaining valuable experience along the way.About youWe’re looking for someone who can work well within an established team, as well as having the initiative and ability to work independently.With existing experience of coordinating complex projects with tight timelines, you will be extremely organised, flexible and solution oriented. You will also be a great communicator who demonstrates empathy and leadership.As an assistant editor, high levels of attention to detail, impeccable grammar and spelling, and audience awareness are a must. Experience of working with style guides is desirable. Crucially, you will be committed to putting the needs of people affected by dementia at the heart of our information provision.Our employees work hard every day to make a true difference in people’s lives. We are proud to support them with a range of benefits, recognition and many options for working agilely, all contributing to a strong work life balance. We also have various learning programmes to support you in your development and help you grow to realise your potential and shape a career with Alzheimer’s Society.You may have experience of the following: Assistant Editor, Online Editor, Copywriter, Copy Writer, Content Writer, Third Sector, Not for Profit, Third Sector, etc.Ref: 107 790