Editorial Assistant (4-month fixed-term contract)
Are you detail-oriented, enthusiastic, and ready to make a real impact in education? We're looking for someone just like you to join our team at Haremi as an Editorial Assistant. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your editorial or publishing career while contributing to meaningful educational content.
About the role
We're looking for an Editorial Assistant to join our team of 40 partners on a 4-month fixed-term contract. You'll be part of a friendly, supportive environment where learning and development are actively encouraged. We offer flexible working, wellbeing support, and regular social initiatives – because we believe work should be rewarding and enjoyable.
As an Editorial Assistant, you'll:
- Proofread and check the accuracy of print and digital educational content
- Use specialist tools to help produce high-quality teaching and learning materials
- Resolve content queries and support project teams with editorial tasks
- Take on general admin duties to keep projects running smoothly
You'll gain hands-on experience in educational publishing and learn what it takes to create content that truly supports teachers and learners. You'll be supported by experienced colleagues and a dedicated team leader.
About you
We're looking for someone who brings:
- A degree-level qualification
- Excellent literacy skills and a sharp eye for detail
- Experience using Microsoft 365 applications
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet deadlines
- Confidence and thoughtfulness in decision-making
- A collaborative, open, and honest approach
The following are desirable:
- A degree in maths or a related subject (e.g. physics, computer science)
- Work experience in publishing or teaching
- Editing or writing experience
- Familiarity with content management systems, HTML/XML
- An understanding of instructional design principles
We also value flexibility – sometimes you may be asked to step outside your usual role to support wider team goals.
How to apply
If this sounds like the right fit for you, we'd love to hear from you! Please send your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're a great match for the role to jobs@haremi.co.uk. Please apply soon – this vacancy will close once we've found the right person.
Our offices are based in Cheltenham, and we offer a flexible hybrid working policy that supports a mix of office and home working.
A few final things
If you have any questions about the role, just drop us a message and let us know if you'd prefer a reply by email or phone.
We welcome applications from everyone. We love individuality and believe diverse teams create better, more inspiring learning content. We're especially keen to hear from people in underrepresented groups.
If you have a disability, we're happy to make adjustments to the application or interview process – just let us know how we can help.
Please note: due to the volume of applications we receive, we'll only contact shortlisted candidates. We're unable to respond to recruitment agencies.
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