Junior Content Editor - Temporary 6 months

Junior Content Editor

• Temporary assignment for 6 months
• £14.60 per hour
• Hybrid working: 3 days per week onsite in Taunton / 2 days from home
• A DBS check is required and will be completed prior to the start date
• Training and ongoing support will be provided

We are recruiting a Junior Content Editor for a 6-month temporary opportunity with a public-sector organisation. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, good IT skills, and an interest in digital content, publishing, geography, or data management.

The role

As a Junior Content Editor, you will support a specialist publishing team with the migration and upkeep of safety-critical content used by end users worldwide. You will work closely with subject matter experts and editors, following established processes to deliver accurate, timely updates.

What you'll be doing

As a Junior Content Editor, you'll play an important role in ensuring public-facing content and data is accurate, consistent, and up to date. Working as part of a collaborative publishing team, your responsibilities will include:

• Editing, checking and updating content to ensure it meets quality, accessibility and accuracy standards
• Supporting the transition of content from traditional formats into digital and data-driven systems
• Reviewing information for clarity, consistency and adherence to style guidelines
• Assisting with routine publishing updates and scheduled releases
• Working with subject matter experts to interpret information and apply edits correctly
• Maintaining clear records and version control to support audit and governance requirements
• Using internal content management, publishing or data systems as part of daily work
• Prioritising tasks effectively to meet deadlines in a structured, process-driven environment
• Contributing to team goals by ensuring work is completed accurately and on time

You'll ideally have:

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Good general IT skills and confidence learning new software
• Some experience of proofreading, document checking, or data handling
• Strong organisation and time-management skills
• The ability to follow defined processes and work to deadlines

If you're looking to gain experience within a respected public-sector environment and develop your content or data skills, we'd love to hear from you.

Closing date: 13 May 2026Start date: Mid-June 2026