Proofreader Birmingham, England
Wilmington plc
Full Time
Birmingham, England
10.56 - 12.04 GBP Today
Job description
Company Outline:
About us
A proofreader with the ICA delivers a high-quality proofreading service for all ICA products and services, including training course manuals and other course materials, digital content, website pages, audio and video transcription. Where appropriate, develop short written content pieces, guides and reference materials for ICA’s Membership community.
Essential
Wherever you are in your career and whatever your expertise, we look for people who:
What we’ll give you
Bring what makes you unique
Since 2001, we’ve been enhancing the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 150,000 professionals in 152 countries. Join us, and you’ll immerse yourself in a business full of variety and make a tangible impact in our sector by contributing to the training that build careers and prevents future financial and associated crime. If you are looking for a company that values curiosity, variety and flexibility, then look no further. You'll find it at ICA. Apply now.
Job Title: Proofreader
Location: Hybrid/Birmingham UK
Salary: Competitive
Why do we want you?
We want you because you are an experienced Proof Reader with the ability to simplify complex written information and format into plain English whilst retaining meaning and context.
About us
ICA is the leading professional body for the global regulatory and financial crime compliance community. Since 2001, ICA has enhanced the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 150,000 professionals all over the world either through their internationally-recognised portfolio of professional qualifications and training. If you are looking for company that values curiosity, variety and flexibility, then ICA is for you.
Job purpose, tasks and responsibilities:
Role Purpose
A proofreader with the ICA delivers a high-quality proofreading service for all ICA products and services, including training course manuals and other course materials, digital content, website pages, audio and video transcription. Where appropriate, develop short written content pieces, guides and reference materials for ICA’s Membership community.
Responsibilities
- Proofread and quality assure ICA training course and Member material to ensure content is grammatically correct, appropriately structured for learning, is accurate and meets academic referencing standards.
- Ensure all ICA content adheres to the ICA Style Guide.
- Create content for use by ICA learners and Members including reference materials, user guides and learning support materials.
- Support the creation and maintenance of high-quality qualification multiple choice assessments by writing, proofing and quality assuring question banks.
- At times, research and write short articles on a given topic, suitable for ICA audiences.
- Review and correct auto-generated transcriptions of audio and video content.
- Contribute ideas for new content and new topics to the Content Planning and Strategy meetings.
- Pro-actively manage workload, ensuring allocated tasks are completed on time with a high standard of accuracy.
We always support colleagues to develop their skills but to be successful in this job you really do need to already be able to tick most of these boxes....
Essential
- Exceptional English language skills.
- Proofreading to a very high standard, ideally gained through experience with academic, regulatory, legal, financial or other similar subject materials.
- Proficient in Microsoft office applications
- High attention to detail and high accuracy.
- Experience of researching and writing short, engaging and informative content that educates others.
- Ability to simplify complex written information and format it into plain English whilst retaining meaning and context.
- A self-starter, able to manage personal workloads and deliver to deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Comfortable working closely with other proofreaders and under the direction of editors, sharing ideas and best practice.
Desirable
- Experience of proofing content for audiences for whom English is not a first language.
- Familiarity with proofing different forms of content written for different audiences, where tone of voice and style may vary.
- Experience of writing and/or proofing forms of learning assessment or evaluation; this could be forms of exam writing, question writing or checking, or other forms of assessment.
- Knowledge of accessibility considerations for written content or online/digital content.
- Familiarity with workflow management tools, in particular Kantata.
We know it’s not a skill, but the successful candidate must have permission to work in the role’s location by the start of their employment.
Wherever you are in your career and whatever your expertise, we look for people who:
- are passionate about providing high quality solutions to our customers
- love varied work that plays to their strengths while helping them develop
- want to work together to learn, grow and achieve common goals
- are excited to be part of a diverse and unique global community
- who want to be recognised for the unique talents, experiences and insights they bring to Wilmington.
Find what you’re looking for
Our people sought out empowerment and opportunity. And they found both here. You’ll find what you’re looking for too. Our values help us achieve our goals – whether they’re personal, professional or those of our client. We believe in inclusivity and collaboration; we stay curious and ambitious and champion innovation. Here, colleagues are trusted partners who act with integrity. We are brave and passionate. Courageous and creative. We are Wilmington PLC. Are you? Join us and achieve more within your career with mutual respect, support and fair rewards.
What we’ll give you
When you join us, you’ll be able to utilise hybrid working, and receive benefits that include a performance-related bonus, pension, life assurance, additional holiday purchase, healthcare, subsidised gym memberships, cycle to work scheme, discount vouchers and access to wellbeing resources.
Bring what makes you unique
We value diversity and embrace the unique experiences, knowledge, and perspectives that drive innovation and creativity throughout Wilmington PLC. Our goal is to build a positive culture that showcases individuality and supports everyone, including those with disabilities. We shortlist all applicants who meet our essential role criteria, in addition we guarantee an interview for all disabled applicants who meet the essential role criteria. If you would like to be considered for this scheme, you require an alternative method of applying, or require any reasonable adjustments please visit our [email protected] website.
Since 2001, we’ve been enhancing the knowledge, skills and behaviour of over 150,000 professionals in 152 countries. Join us, and you’ll immerse yourself in a business full of variety and make a tangible impact in our sector by contributing to the training that build careers and prevents future financial and associated crime. If you are looking for a company that values curiosity, variety and flexibility, then look no further. You'll find it at ICA. Apply now.
The Legal Bit!
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this role. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Please note that this role may remain advertised until an offer of employment has been made.
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