RSPCA Animal Life Editor - maternity cover – 9 months
Salary: £17,800 - £18,900 per annum (pro rata £29,700 - £31,500 pa)
Based: Southwater, near Horsham, West Sussex
Hours: Part-time 21 hours per week, working Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
We are looking for an experienced editor to join the Publications & Brand team to produce our vibrant quarterly magazine, animal life, which is sent out to c. 450,000 RSPCA supporters.
The role will involve writing about all elements of RSPCA work, from rescues and rehomings, to news and campaign updates and features ranging from pet advice to endangered wildlife.
The successful candidate will need to be educated to degree standard and be NCTJ (National Council for the Training of Journalists) qualified. Experience as a journalist is required as you must be capable of managing the whole magazine production process, from creating flat plans, commissioning contributors, to writing your own copy and proofing all pages.
If you are an excellent writer who works well to deadlines and who has a great eye for detail, we can offer a lively working environment and a range of exciting writing projects.
Closing date for completed applications: 25 February 2011
Application forms can be downloaded from this website, or you can write, quoting reference: Ref: PUB/674 Human Resources Department, RSPCA, Wilberforce Way, Southwater, Horsham, West Sussex RH13 9RS.
Completed application forms should be sent to the above address, quoting the above reference. Please note that CV's will not be accepted.Promoting kindness and preventing cruelty to animals
The RSPCA offers excellent benefits including private healthcare, defined contribution pension scheme, childcare vouchers, employee assistance programme and a subsidised staff restaurant.
We value diversity and encourage applications from all sections of the community.
