Entry Level Editorial Assistant – Mytholmroyd (Yorkshire)

We are pleased to be part of an exciting expansion plan for one of our clients who are looking to hire additional Editorial Assistants on a temporary basis for what we anticipate will be a period of at least 12 months.

The 4 positions will be based in Mytholmroyd (Yorkshire) which is within an hour’s commute of Leeds, Manchester, Huddersfield, Blackburn and Burnley.

This will be a fantastic opportunity for a recent graduate looking to start a career within corporate editorial however we will consider candidates from different backgrounds who are able to demonstrate the necessary aptitude for the role.

The Editorial Assistants will provide an efficient and responsive administrative service within the Editorial department of this Legal Solutions company.

In return, you will receive valuable training (likely to include residential training in London), a competitive salary, 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays) and the opportunity to work within a global organisation.

Typical duties will include:

Creating and sending daily, weekly and monthly update e-mails.
Reviewing and proofing materials for the website.
Managing linking within published content, creating primary source links.
Maintaining a number of materials on the website, including the legislation tracker.
Managing internal processed for the editorial team.
Publishing materials onto the web.
General administrative duties.
Collating Business Intelligence data for Practice Area.
Collating materials to support Practice Area meetings.Key skills required are as follows:

Degree educated or equivalent.
3 A levels or equivalent.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
The ability to learn quickly and assimilate complex information.
Excellent administrative skills.
Ability to work to tight deadlines and prioritise workload.
Excellent organisation skills, ability to multi task and organise others.
Intermediate to advances experience of Microsoft Office software: Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Excellent proof reading skills.
Excellent written and communication skills.
Ability to develop and maintain good working relations at all levels.
The ability to work on your own initiative with minimum supervision.
Ability to remain calm under pressure and take a flexible approach to work.
Ability to think ahead and anticipate needs before they arise.
Willingness to take instruction from a number of individuals and prioritise.NEXT STEPS

We are looking to shortlist candidates ASAP and would therefore advise that you apply immediately.

Candidates who are shortlisted will be invited to attend a meeting with Brook Street in the first instance to complete a proof reading and aptitude assessment. We will be looking to hold these meetings mid July in our offices in Leeds and Manchester. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted to make an appointment.