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Senior Editor (6 month contract) – UK based – 1 August 2026 – 31 January 2027
Porterhouse Medical Group —Reading
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
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Editor - Peer J
Taylor and Francis —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Travel
- Work from home
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Chief Editor Peer J
Taylor and Francis —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Doctoral degree
- English
- Analysis skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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Deputy Editor
ADS Group Ltd —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Management
- No degree
Development Editor, Science
Oxford University Press —Oxford
- £30,000 - £33,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Project management
- School
- Time management
- Employee discount
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Rebellion —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Free parking
- Relocation assistance
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Chief Editor Peer J Computer Science
Taylor and Francis —Abingdon
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- English
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- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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- Full-time
- Hybrid work
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- Bachelor's degree
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Senior Editor (6 month contract) – UK based – 1 August 2026 – 31 January 2027

Porterhouse Medical Group
Reading

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Job details

Fixed term contract
8 days ago

Qualifications

Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
English
Microsoft Office
Organisational skills
English
Proofreading
Communication skills
Adobe Acrobat
Time management

Full job description

The Porterhouse Medical Group

The Porterhouse Medical Group is a global insights and healthcare communications network with a reputation for excellence. We work with some of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world, helping them to connect with a global audience of healthcare professionals and patients, with a focus on improving people’s lives.

Our growing, expert team is the perfect blend of science and creativity. We have editors, strategists, medical writers, client services managers and designers, who all work closely together on a variety of projects to ensure they are completed to the highest standard for our clients.

Our core values, which form our Porterhouse PATH (Passion, Ambition, Togetherness and Humour), are built into our daily working lives and contribute to our culture and strong relationships.

Senior Editor (UK office/remote) – job description

As a Senior Editor, your key responsibilities will include:

Editing and proofreading a wide variety of documents, from Word copy and manuscripts to PowerPoint slides and meeting materials, across several therapy areas
Editing documents for style/specification, accuracy, consistency and grammar, following the house style or another style as indicated (e.g. journal submission guidelines)
Checking final proofs (both digital and print) for quality and accuracy prior to production
Checking data and marking up references when required
Liaising with fellow editors and with the Client Services and Scientific Services teams to prioritise workload
Acting as a reference point for all matters of grammar, language, style and formatting
Assisting in the development and implementation of processes to optimise efficiency and accuracy
Delivering projects in accordance with budgeted hours and agreed deadlines
Attending project team/production meetings as appropriate

Desired background and skills

We are looking for the very best life sciences or English degree graduates in order to maintain our reputation as a first-class medical communications agency delivering scientific programmes of the highest quality. Specifically, we are looking for individuals with the following skills, attributes and qualifications:

Outstanding copy editing and proofreading skills, and at least 3 years’ experience in an Editor / Senior Editor role in a medical communications agency or in medical/pharmaceutical publishing
Excellent project/time management and organisational skills combined with the ability to work on multiple projects and deliver to tight deadlines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills; the ability to work well both in a team and individually, and to adapt and respond rapidly to changing situations
Ability to challenge content to ensure excellence of outputs in terms of accuracy, interpretation, visual impact and adherence to industry regulations
Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint and Excel), Adobe Acrobat, EndNote and relevant content management systems (e.g. Veeva Vault PromoMats)
Familiarity with print/production procedures
A strong work ethic and a solution-focused ‘can do’ attitude combined with intellectual curiosity and creativity
A passion for medical communications and education

Applications

To apply, please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] for the attention of Jan Coetzee (Talent Manager). We do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies.

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