Project Editor - Business & IT Qualifications

Are you interested in working with a leading education technology player, a vertically integrated, IP-house that develops and owns frameworks and certifications, manages exams, and delivers certifications for persons? If so, this is the chance to apply now!

PeopleCert is looking for a Project Editor, who will be responsible for supporting the commissioning editor, developing, reviewing, editing, and proofreading the core guidance and commercial courseware. They will also provide editorial support for the delivery of digital content to several PeopleCert subscription and membership platforms.

As a Project Editor your tasks will include the following:

• Develop & edit the submitted manuscript to ensure structure and language is consistent across the entire product
• Work closely with subject-matter experts, commissioning editor, product development, and product management to ensure that core guidance is aligned with the product specification
• Liaise with authors to manage manuscript revision
• Work with the designers and commissioning editor to deliver diagrams and illustrations
• Support the commissioning editor throughout the creation process by proofreading, collating feedback, and file checking
• Ensure that commercial courseware is aligned with the product specification and the agreed instructional design principles
• Act as the contact point between PeopleCert and the courseware development company
• Provide support, where needed, for delivery of digital content including, but not limited: to editing, proofreading, and uploading digital content to agreed schedules, budgets, and quality
• Apply editorial standards rigorously across all PeopleCert products. Monitor and report to ensure that projects are delivered to the agreed deadline and to the highest standards
  

What we look for:

• Bachelor’s degree in a similar field
• Experience in an editorial or production editorial role in publishing
• Exceptional copyediting and proofreading skills
• Experience in Learning Management Systems (LMS) & Content Creation for learning platforms, will be an asset
• Knowledge of schedule management & ability to manage author relationships
• Knowledge & understanding of PRINCE2 or ITIL qualifications will be an asset
• Advanced computer literacy is required. ECDL Advanced level certification is desirable
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Well organized, detail-oriented, and analytical. Decision-making, able to work in a high-volume, complex, and fast-paced publishing pipeline
• Ability to spot potential issues before they arise and escalate as necessary, and navigate/ negotiate competing demands and priorities from across the business

What we offer:

• Work in an international, dynamic, and fun atmosphere
• Two free vouchers for all certifications from PeopleCert's Portfolio per year for all employees
• Huge learning experience in using best practices and a global environment
• Constant personal and professional development
• 100% Virtual Hiring Process
  
  

If you want to become a member of our international, dynamic and agile team that creates world-leading software products, then we should certainly like to hear from you!

About PeopleCert

PeopleCert is a global leader in the assessment and certification of professional skills, partnering with multi-national organizations and government bodies for the development & delivery of standardized exams. Delivering exams across 200 countries and in 25 languages over its state-of-the-art assessment technology, PeopleCert enables professionals to boost their careers and realize their life ambitions.

Quality, Innovation, Passion, and Integrity are the core values that guide everything we do.

Our offices in UK, Greece, and Cyprus boast a culture of diversity, where everyone is different, yet everyone fits in. All of us at PeopleCert are committed to the reflection of the diversity and inclusion of our customers and the communities in which we do business.

Working on Home Office (HO) Secure English Language Tests (SELTs)

Any person who is engaged by PeopleCert to work on the SELT service must undergo a Background Check (the results of which must be acceptable to PeopleCert and the HO) prior to commencing their SELT duties. All SELT personnel will be required to complete a declaration (provided by PeopleCert) where the existence of any criminal record and/or bankruptcy must be declared.