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The Publications Editor will be responsible for effectively delivering CETaS outputs and publications to high editorial and accessibility standards, expanding and enhancing the profile of the Centre. The Publications Editor will also support engagement with the Centre’s stakeholder network through digital communications to amplify and maximise the impact of CETaS work and activities.

This role will report directly to the CETaS Engagement Lead and will involve working closely with other CETaS team members and members of the Turing’s Defence and National Security Grand Challenge.

DUTIES AND AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

Editorial and publications-related responsibilities (90%)

• Managing and maintaining the CETaS publications pipeline, helping to ensure a steady stream of high-quality outputs and advising on timelines for effective delivery.
• Proofreading all CETaS research outputs, including but not limited to its Research Reports and Expert Analysis articles, to high editorial and accessibility standards.
• Thoroughly reviewing and copy-editing all CETaS written outputs and ensuring text and referencing follow style guide and applying consistency throughout.
• Typesetting and formatting CETaS outputs in their relevant templates, sourcing relevant imagery for publications in line with CETaS brand guidelines and ensuring final publications are error-free and visually compelling.
• Writing and delivering the CETaS Network research updates and other email bulletins, working with the Engagement Lead.
• Liaising with third-party suppliers as required to produce printed copies of CETaS publications, as well as other CETaS products such as marketing/promotional materials, ensuring quality and timely delivery.
• Designing figures and graphics for CETaS research outputs and working with third-party designers where appropriate.
• Providing overall editorial support to the team as needed.
• Managing the CETaS website, ensuring content is kept up to date in an accessible format.
• Working with Turing Communications and Engagement colleagues to amplify CETaS research outputs across Turing communications channels and ensure the dissemination of timely content consistent with current priorities.
• Effectively liaising with Turing Communications and Engagement colleagues to retrieve Turing social media analytics data on CETaS-related posts.
• Reporting to the team on digital impact and engagement of CETaS publications and outputs and ensure the impact log is up to date.
• Effectively liaising with the Institute’s web and broadcast functions to ensure content is aligned with the Turing brand.
• Ensuring digital engagement activities contribute to the effective delivery of the CETaS Communications and Engagement Strategy.
• Complying with relevant GDPR guidelines and act as an effective data processor.
• Interpreting and following internal legal and financial processes i.e. contracting with third party suppliers.

Ad-hoc events and stakeholder engagement (10%)

• Supporting the delivery of CETaS workshops, events, and engagement activities.
• Supporting implementation of the CETaS EDI guidelines and relevant actions from the Turing EDI action plan are embedded within activities.

Please see the job description for a full breakdown of the role.

• Undergraduate Degree in Communications or a related field, or demonstrable equivalent professional experience, preferably in in the higher education or public sector.
• Strong editorial experience, including but not limited to editing and proofreading texts, ensuring adherence to house style, and referencing standards.
• Experience with managing a pipeline of publications, with a track record of seeing through publication delivery to a high standard.
• Experience of developing, implementing and measuring the success of communications campaigns.
• Experience of working with social media platforms to communicate written material, ideally academic reports, or research outputs.
• Experience of working with content management systems, writing newsletters and/or other marketing content.
• Experience of working well under pressure, prioritising and working to tight deadlines.
• Experience of working with third-party suppliers, such as creative agencies, freelancers and printing companies.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

If you are interested in this opportunity, please click the apply button below. You will need to register on the applicant portal and complete the application form including your CV and covering letter. If you have questions about the role or would like to apply using a different format, please contact us on 020 3862 3570, or email [email protected].

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CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: SUNDAY 7 JULY 2024 AT 23:59 (LONDON, UK BST)

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early or to interview suitable candidates before the closing date if enough applications are received.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

This full-time post is offered on a fixed term basis for 12 months. The annual salary range is £45,000 to £50,000 plus excellent benefits, including flexible working and family friendly policies, https://www.turing.ac.uk/work-turing/why-work-turing/employee-benefits. This post requires an immediate start taking into consideration notice period.

The successful candidate may be required to obtain a Government Security Clearance (SC) as part of this role and should ensure they meet the nationality and eligibility requirements for SC clearance. Eligibility criteria and further information on the process can be found on the UK Government security vetting website.

The Alan Turing Institute is based at the British Library, in the heart of London’s Knowledge Quarter. We expect staff to come to our office at least 4 days per month. Some roles may require more days in the office; the hiring manager will be able to confirm this during the interview.

EQUALITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

The Alan Turing Institute is committed to creating an environment where diversity is valued and everyone is treated fairly. In accordance with the Equality Act, we welcome applications from anyone who meets the specific criteria of the post regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.

Reasonable adjustments to the interview process will be made for any candidates with a disability.

Please note all offers of employment are subject to obtaining and retaining the right to work in the UK and satisfactory pre-employment security screening which includes a DBS Check.

Full details on the pre-employment screening process can be requested from [email protected].