Job Description

Copy Editor
Assessment Development and Delivery Full-time, Permanent 37.5 hours per week
Salary - \xc2\xa326,000-\xc2\xa330,000 per annum, depending on experience
IB Global Centre, Cardiff
Hybrid working opportunity Flexibility to work hours outside of 8:00am \xe2\x80\x93 5:00pm as required
Job Purpose The Copy Editor is responsible for collaborating on the development of content and the review and implementation of house style across all IB examinations, mark schemes and other assessment materials, and for project managing the development, proofing and delivery of translated assessments within the Exam Publishing team of the Assessment Development and Delivery Department. The role requires a high level of copy editing, proofing and organizational skills to develop and deliver critical high-quality, error free assessments on time and to a detailed session plan. The role manages translation teams including external specialists and suppliers and works collaboratively peer-to-peer with internal staff across the organization. This is an integral role in maintaining the professional image of the IB organisation through continually striving to improve the quality of published material.
Job Duties:

• Collaborates with colleagues within the production team in the development, delivery and copy editing of material as required.
• Support the exception reporting process and manage individual actions created from it.
• Responsible for the standardisation and implementation of house style and branding across the IB.
• Manages the on-time and accurate delivery of all material required in the translation production process (including specimen materials for Curriculum).
• Manages records, policy compliance and accurate payments throughout the translation process.
• Analyses comments from external specialists and manages the response appropriately to ensure assessment quality without compromising the production schedule.
• Establishes, builds and maintains relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels to further the effective and efficient delivery of all assessment publishing material.
• Guides internal and external stakeholders through security processes and feeds back as necessary. Ensures support and consistent implementation of changes to processes in line with IB strategic and divisional objectives.

Job Requirements: Essential

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, or significant hands on experience.
• Proven language, linguistic and translation management experience of working within a relevant professional environment.
• Editorial experience and fluent proficiency in the English language (equivalent to C1 or C2 in CEFRL).
• Understanding of the operational needs of the global organisation so that the relevant operational requirements are achieved.
• The ability to communicate and interact confidently and clearly within all levels of staff, among teams and across departments globally.
• An excellent command of the English language in relation to the operational requirements of a publishing department.
• The ability and flexibility to make decisions while working with multiple stakeholders from different cultures.
• An exceptional eye for detail, such as a credential in proofreading.
• The ability to be decisive when making decisions affecting the delivery of assessment publication material.
• The capacity to work independently while under pressure and provide solutions to changing priorities and deadlines.

Desirable

• Knowledge of secure publishing production technology and techniques.
• Knowledge of document management systems and software.
• A relevant credential in proofreading or copy editing.
• Ability to work in French, Spanish, German, Japanese or Korean. Experience of project management methodologies.

Our Benefits

• 10% employer pension contribution.
• Flexi-time.
• Enhanced family friendly benefits.
• 25 Days annual leave, plus public holidays, with the option to buy up to 5 days additional annual leave
• Life assurance 4x annual salary
• Paid volunteering leave.
• Excellent continuous professional development.
• Flexible benefits allowance.
• Health and wellness schemes.
• Cycle to Work scheme.
• Discounts on a range of products, including days out.
• Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers.
• Employee Assistance Programme. Free on-site car parking.

Applications to be accepted until 15 December 2023 We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified applicants.