Deputy Editor

We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Editor to join our team on a 12-month maternity contract.

This role is in our Magazine team, which is part of the Marketing team, in the Communications and Marketing directorate.

As a key part of our small, friendly team, you’ll work extensively with colleagues both centrally and extensively across the whole of the National Trust.

What it's like to work here:We’re bigger than you think, we’re more complicated than we appear and we’re larger scale than you’d imagine. We’ve got passionate people in all our teams, and we’ve got so much more we want to achieve. We’re for ever, for everyone and we really mean that. We don’t want to stop at 5.5 million members and we want everyone to feel welcome and enjoy access to our places, so we need to reach new audiences in ways that are meaningful and relevant to them without losing the hearts and minds of those that are already with us.

Our central head office Heelis, is situation in Swindon, Wiltshire. We're well placed, with ample parking nearby, a shopping outlet with plenty of options for places to eat, and the town centre only a 10 minute walk away. Alternatively you can enjoy our open plan atrium space for lunch times, with our internal café available every day.

This post is contractually based at our offices in Swindon but there will be an opportunity to explore and agree remote working arrangements which strike the right balance for you and the Trust. As a guide, presence in the office is expected 3-5 days per month.

What you'll be doing:This varied role will see you involved in every element of the magazine process. You will:

- Support and deputise for the editor
- Create, develop and edit engaging and inspiring print and digital magazine content
- Take responsibility for production cycle of the magazine, with the editor’s support
- Manage the magazine team day-to-day
- Build and manage relationships internally and externally.

Who we're looking forYou can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to show a full picture of what is possible in this role.

We’d love to hear from you if you have:

- Experience of managing the flow of content between the sub-editor, proof-reader, picture researcher, designers, digital and audio production teams
- Excellent, demonstrable experience as a feature editor, deputy editor or similar
- An understanding of what it takes to make a good magazine and is comfortable leading for editorial house style and familiar with all core publishing processes and legislation
- Experience leading, supporting and line-managing
- Budget management experience
- Exceptional judgement and the knack of knowing when to act and when to seek additional support Strong stakeholder engagement and exposure of working with confidently information.

We’re particularly interested to hear from applicants with experience of and interest in optimising print content for digital magazines.

The packageThe National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.
- Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary
- Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)
- Tax-free childcare scheme
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- Season ticket loan
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
- Independent financial advice

Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term f/t (37.5 hrs pw to 28/02/25)