Contract type
Temporary: Fixed Term Contract or Secondment
Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Location description
Hybrid (at least 2 days per week in Poole)
In line with our values and our commitment to supporting the development and progression of our people, this opportunity is currently only available to RNLI staff and volunteers. If we are unable to make an appointment through this process, we will consider opening the role to external applicants. #LI-DNI
This is a rare opportunity to lead the RNLI's high-performing editorial team. Reporting to the Strategic Content Manager within Creative Services, the Senior Editor will manage the team who take writing and editing briefs from across the charity.
The role mixes management, proofreading and work planning with key writing briefs. These could come from any internal client, so you will have expertise in crafting everything from magazine features and event speeches to campaign copy for digital and print.
Please note - this is a 12-month temporary position that has become available following a secondment.
You will be a highly-experienced writer and editor. You'll lead by example and be able to take responsibility for the charity's editorial standards.
The RNLI is committed to safeguarding; protecting a person’s health, wellbeing, and human rights, enabling them to live free from harm, abuse, and neglect. We expect all employees and volunteers to share this commitment and have a zero-tolerance approach. The suitability of all prospective employees and volunteers will be assessed during the recruitment process in line with this commitment. This will include relevant criminal record checks being carried out dependent on the eligibility of the role. (England & Wales; DBS check, Scotland; Disclosure Scotland PVG, Northern Ireland; Access NI, Republic of Ireland; Garda Vetting; International, International Child Protection Certificate process).
Our staff and volunteers have been saving lives at sea without prejudice for 200 years. We respect and value diversity of background, skills and perspectives within our teams, and consider it essential to help us deliver a world-class lifesaving service. We are an inclusive organisation and welcome applications from everyone. In addition to having the skills needed for the role, we also look for applicants who share our commitment to living our RNLI values (trustworthy, courageous, selfless, and dependable), and helping us work towards Our Vision: To save Every One.
