Web Editor - Health Think Tank

What will you be doing?

You’ll act as Editor for www.healthactionresearch.org.uk and help share our research findings on:

• Protecting young people's mental health
• Reducing childhood obesity
• Tackling health inequalities
• Encouraging health at work 

As Editor you'll:

• Proofread, edit and improve articles and blogs written by our Research Associates.
• Suggest ways of improving the website.
• Publish articles and blogs (as well as our own reports) on www.healthactionresearch.org.uk via VOICE (a free, relatively easy to use, content management system for charities and voluntary organisations).

What are we looking for?

• At least three years relevant professional experience in the UK.
• Proven experience as an editor or in a similar role, with a strong portfolio showcasing your editing skills.
• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Proficiency in using editing software and tools.
• Excellent written English
• Commitment to our guiding principle that prevention is better than cure 

A degree in English, Journalism or Communications would be an added recommendation.

What difference will you make?

This is an opportunity to help make a real difference to health in the UK.

There's a health and economic time bomb ticking away. We have an ageing population, an overstretched NHS and care system, longevity has stalled, healthy life expectancy has fallen, and more and more working age people are economically inactive. 

The current reactive approach (waiting for people to fall ill and then diagnosing and treating them) clearly isn't enough. We need to look upstream and do more to prevent people falling ill in the first place.

As Web Editor you can help us ensure this message and positive, evidence-based recommendations are communicated widely and effectively through our webiste.

Anything else...

You can work from wherever is convenient for you, whenever suits you - while having the opportunity to meet other team members at virtual meetings