Army Editor

Job Overview

The Ministry of Defence is seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Publications Editor to join their team at the Royal School of Artillery. This role plays a crucial part in the production process, working closely with serving personnel to collate and format publications that set the standard for Royal Artillery Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Providing an editorial development service for the production and maintenance of Royal Artillery publications and other supporting documents in line with the Royal Artillery Doctrine Publications Working Group.
• Supporting the production and updating of Royal Artillery Manuals across all disciplines.
• Implementing changes and updates to publications, and publishing new versions once approved.
• Maintaining records of current amendments and controlling Army Codes for Royal Artillery Publications.

Requirements

• A keen eye for detail and experience of working with the Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe InDesign, and Adobe Publisher.
• Ability to work under their own initiative while working towards common goals.
• Strong communication and influencing skills.

Benefits

• A competitive salary of £28,300.
• Membership of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme.
• 25 days paid annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years' service.
• Access to the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and other benefits.

Working Arrangements

The post is advertised at 37 hours per week and does not offer relocation expenses. External recruits will be subject to a six-month probation period.