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Job Title


Senior Editorial Content Officer


Company : NHS ENGLAND


Location : London, London


Created : 2025-04-04


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

You can search for job vacancies at NHS England using the search below or by visiting NHS Jobs.We are 1.3 million strongApply below after reading through all the details and supporting information regarding this job opportunity.We are from all walks of lifeWe are the NHSAnd you could be too.The NHS offers many different roles, in different settings, with different ways of working, within hundreds of organisations.This creates a unique opportunity for people who want a varied, flexible and challenging career within a world-class culture.Site: NHS England Office in London or LeedsSalary: 37,338 - 44,962 per annum (exclusive of London weighting)Salary period: YearlyClosing: 31/12/2024 23:59Our OrganisationThe NHS is building a culture that is positive, compassionate and inclusive and we all have our part to play.As employers, we are committed to protecting and promoting the physical and mental health and wellbeing of all our colleagues. This underpins our values as set out in the NHS Constitution and supports us to be an Employer of Choice, while helping our colleagues to deliver high-quality services for our patients and communities.As a flexible employer, we want to support you to work in a way that is best for the NHS, our patients, and you. Talk to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether thats a job share, part-time, hybrid working, or another flexible pattern.Job overviewNHS England is looking for an editor to join a very busy content team. The successful candidate will work alongside our head of editorial and 2 editorial content managers to make publications clear, readable, and informative for NHS staff.The role sits in the Content team in NHS Englands Public Accountability, Communications and Engagement sub-directorate.Main duties of the jobWe are looking for a team player who shares our passion for making high-profile and often complex content clear, succinct, and accessible.You will be focused on giving readers the information they need in formats that work for them while ensuring the publications you edit are accurate and meet NHS England's objectives.This will require well-developed editing skills. You'll often need to restructure, rewrite and cut content, while ensuring the publications you are working on stay absolutely faithful to the purposes of the authors.Working for our organisationThe NHS England board has set out the top-level purpose for the new organisation to lead the NHS in England to deliver high-quality services for all, which will inform the detailed design work and we will achieve this purpose by:Enabling local systems and providers to improve the health of their people and patients and reduce health inequalities.Making the NHS a great place to work, where our people can make a difference and achieve their potential.Working collaboratively to ensure our healthcare workforce has the right knowledge, skills, values, and behaviours to deliver accessible, compassionate care.Optimising the use of digital technology, research, and innovation.Detailed job description and main responsibilitiesYou will be able to establish positive working relationships with authors and will be confident and responsive when talking to them about your suggested changes. You will, of course, have a keen eye for correct grammar and spelling, good proofreading skills, and the ability to quickly master our style guide.We are committed to digital-first, accessible publishing, so youll be expected to develop your user-centred content design skills in this role. Youll be committed to the principle that everybody, whatever their accessibility needs, must have equal access to the information NHS England publishes.Youll also play a role in supporting the administrative processes of the wider Content team, including joining rotas to support key operational tasks. Youll have excellent administrative, interpersonal, and organisational skills and a willingness to master the processes that keep the wider team running smoothly.Person specificationKnowledge and experienceProven experience in creating a range of professionally published content, including written content and visual elements.Working knowledge of usability, accessibility, and web standards.Experience of editing and proofing to a high standard.Experience of writing effectively and tailoring information, approach, and style for a range of audiences and channels.Skills, capabilities and attributesStrong attention to detail and commitment to high quality.Advanced editing and proofreading skills.Knowledge and understanding of producing accessible, user-centred content.Good organisational and administrative skills with an ability to coordinate and prioritise and work in inter-disciplinary teams.QualificationsEducated to degree level in a relevant subject or an equivalent level of experience of working at a similar level in this specialist area.Further training or significant experience in project management, financial management, or supporting change management processes.Our commitments to youWe are passionate about creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We know that different ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds create a stronger and more creative work environment that delivers better patient outcomes. We strive to ensure our people feel trusted, valued, and empowered. Were passionate about nurturing and developing people. When you join us, we want you to grow and excel, and we offer many opportunities for you to do that.We welcome applications from disabled candidates. If you meet all the essential criteria, you will be guaranteed an interview.Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK under the Skilled Worker route are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications.NHS England#J-18808-Ljbffr