We’re looking for a Senior Editorial Executive to join us and make a real impact as part of the team behind the UK’s highest circulation magazine. You’ll help shape and deliver National Trust Magazine, working in close partnership with another Senior Editorial Executive to ensure each issue meets high editorial standards, is delivered on time and within budget, and reflects the National Trust’s strategy, People and Nature Thriving. You’ll commission and develop engaging stories across print and digital, while supporting the wider Editorial team and contributing to the magazine’s ongoing evolution.
It’s an exciting time to join as we expand into new digital platforms and explore fresh ways to engage and grow our audience.
This is a fixed term contract working Monday to Wednesday which is due to end when the previous employee returns from maternity leave. At this point we cannot confirm exactly how long this contract will last, but it is unlikely to be more than 15 months.
What it's like to work here:You’ll be part of the Editorial team, responsible for the production and delivery of National Trust Magazine. The team sits within Commissioning Marketing, part of the wider Communications and Fundraising directorate.
Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office in line with the rest of the Editorial team. However, there is flexibility on where you are based at other times. This will be discussed in more detail at interview.
What you'll be doing:You’ll support the end-to-end production of each issue, helping to keep schedules on track and ensuring content meets high editorial and brand standards across print and digital. You’ll coordinate contributors such as writers and photographers, agree clear briefs and fees, and build positive working relationships.
You’ll also help maintain efficient workflows, identifying opportunities to improve processes and ways of working. As part of a collaborative team, you’ll support colleagues day to day, share knowledge and help maintain an inclusive and supportive working environment. You’ll work with others to ensure content is engaging, relevant and aligned with audience needs, using insight to support continued development across channels.
You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all of the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what’s possible in this role.
- Who we're looking forExperience in a mid to upper level lifestyle editorial role within a national magazine, newspaper or publishing environment
- Strong writing and editing skills, with experience producing engaging content for print and digital
- Good understanding of editorial processes, publishing standards and the print and digital landscape
- Experience with channels such as Apple News or content monetisation initiatives would be an advantage
- High attention to detail and a proactive, problem-solving approach
- Ability to plan and manage workflows to meet deadlines and budgets
- Experience supporting or guiding colleagues and working collaboratively
- Understanding of membership organisations, the charity sector and relevant legal considerations
- Calm and organised under pressure, with the ability to use initiative and know when to seek support
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)
- Rental deposit loan scheme
- EV car lease scheme (for roles that meet the salary criteria)
- Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts
- Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.
- Flexible working whenever possible
- Employee assistance programme
- Free parking at most Trust places
Requirements :Compliance.Eligibility to Work in the UK
Fixed Term p/t (22.5 hrs pw to 21/09/27)
