Editor & Proofreader

Job title:

Editor & Proofreader

Location:

Hybrid remote in London (2 days working in our Brixton office)

Contract:

6 months (with possible extension), ideally full time

Salary range:

£30,000–35,000 per year (pro-rated)

Closing date:

10 December 2025

Learn more here:

The role

Tate & Clayburn (

) provides editorial, writing, design and consultancy services to clients in the UK and globally. We're keen to welcome an experienced English-language editor and proofreader to our growing in-house team on an initial 6-month contract. This opportunity is intended initially as a sabbatical cover, but there is potential for it to be extended depending on business needs. The position is full time in principle, but we will consider part-time arrangements.

You'll be a key member of a team of dynamic and passionate professionals committed to delivering creative, thoughtful work of outstanding quality. You'll work on a varied portfolio of projects and clients. You could edit and proofread texts ranging from biographies, reports and news articles to academic material, social media posts and marketing copy.

We offer a stimulating and fast-paced working environment combined with a firm focus on our team's development and well-being. The role will be hybrid, with two days per week at our London office, and flexible working arrangements are available.

Main responsibilities

Your role will involve:

• Copyediting and proofreading documents in English to the highest standard.
• Reviewing the work of other editors and proofreaders.
• Liaising with clients and freelance colleagues about editorial projects.
• Tracking and recording editorial project progress.
• Helping to run and improve our quality management system.
• Participating in our regular team meetings, covering a range of aspects of the business.

Personal specification

You will have:

• At least two years' full-time equivalent experience as a copyeditor and/or proofreader in English.
• A meticulous eye for detail and a passion for all things editorial.
• Outstanding knowledge of and sensitivity to English grammar, style and editorial conventions, including multiple varieties of English (UK and US as a minimum).
• The ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• The skills to review other team members' work and check edited and proofread documents against complex style guides.
• Openness to constructive feedback and continuous improvement.
• Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills and the ability to deliver projects on schedule without compromising quality.
• The sensitivity to communicate with clients and colleagues with diplomacy and tact.
• Enthusiasm for a wide range of editorial tasks.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint), Google Docs and Adobe Acrobat Reader (including review features).

What we offer

Although we're a hard-working team, we're committed to our belief in a healthy work–life balance.

You'll benefit from:

• Flexible working hours – we'll discuss your needs with you before we hire you and suggest a package based on these.
• Hybrid working (London office and working from home).
• Employer contributions to your workplace pension that are twice the statutory amount.
• An extra day off on your birthday.
• Regular team lunches and activities.
• Cycle-to-work and tech schemes.

How to apply

To apply for this role, please send your application to 

 by 
10 December 2025
, attaching your CV, three documents you have edited or proofread (with tracked changes visible), and answers to the following questions:

• Give a short summary of the proofreading/editing samples you have included. What was the brief and how did you improve the documents?
• You've been asked to proofread a 30-page report on a tight schedule with a style guide to follow. What steps would you take to achieve this task?
• A client has asked us to edit a 300-page document in a single day, requiring a team of several editors. Assuming that we agree to this arrangement, what measures would you suggest implementing to mitigate the drawbacks of working with a multi-editor team?
• Why are you excited about this role and how does it fit into your career ambitions?
• Are you happy to commute to our office in Brixton (London) two days per week for this role?

The recruitment process will involve the following stages:

1. Initial screening of applications, including answers to questions (by 12 December 2025)
2. Remote tests lasting around 2 hours at a pre-arranged time of your choosing (W/C 15 December 2025)
3. Remote informal chat (early January)
4. In-person interview at our London office (early January)

Equal opportunities

Tate & Clayburn is firmly committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We will carefully consider all applications on professional merit, regardless of race, gender identity, disability, age, religion, or sexual orientation, and we have designed our recruitment process with the aim of ensuring that all qualified candidates will feel welcome to apply. If you would like to discuss access needs and reasonable adjustments further, please contact