Senior Editor

It’s the satisfaction of opening a newly printed book.

It's taking every opportunity to make your mark. And it’s presenting and promoting one of the world’s greatest art collections. This is what makes working at Royal Collection Trust so different.

Unique in both quality and diversity, the Royal Collection has a fascinating history, and our Publishing Section is responsible for promoting its stories through thought-provoking, beautifully designed books and publications.

From guide books and children's stories, to specialist books, catalogues raisonnés and online content, you'll manage a variety of exciting publication projects working at the heart of our small and talented Publishing team.

You’ll have oversight of all aspects of the publishing programme, from scheduling projects and content development, to sales and marketing.

In many ways this is a traditional publishing role, and you’ll be heavily involved with the text and illustrations of our publications to ensure the quality and literacy of the content.

You’ll review content yourself, as well as train and manage a variety of authors, editors and contributors who will produce material for publications. Ultimately, you’ll be responsible for making sure that all content is accessible and relevant, and in line with our rigorous editorial standards.

Beyond this, you'll collaborate and build strong relationships with teams across Royal Collection Trust to ensure all material and information is accurate, and you’ll be fully involved in the marketing and the release of the publication, ensuring a successful launch.

Making sure every publication is delivered to the very best quality will challenge and inspire you. And in all you do you'll look to inspire greater awareness of everything Royal Collection Trust has to offer.

With a relevant degree, and significant publishing and digital media experience, you’re a burgeoning expert in your field, looking to for a new challenge.

You'll already have a thorough understanding of the editorial and production processes involved in publishing a book, and in particular, project managing the production of highly illustrated printed books.

And along with experience of commissioning freelance editors, designers and developers, ideally within a Museum or Heritage sector, you’ll also have a real interest in finding ways of presenting new media and digital content.

A meticulous eye for detail and exceptional written communication skills will be crucial to your success. Copy-editing and proofreading will already be a key part of your day-to-day, and you always aim for complete accuracy.

Your IT skills and ability in a range of Microsoft applications (including spreadsheets and databases) will regularly be called upon, and knowledge of Photoshop and In-Design would be a real advantage.

With excellent organisational skills, you'll be in your element managing several different projects at the same time, setting deadlines and budgets to ensure your team delivers.

You're a strong and assured communicator, able to build effective working relationships with both internal and external colleagues. You’ll also have good people management skills, and know how to motivate and encourage those around you.

At your best working as part of a team, you enjoy using your initiative alongside others to work through changing needs and find solutions.