Editorial Content Manager

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Milton Keynes - UK

profile Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 30+ days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

With 75 years of experience our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds even in the most dangerous places inspired by our Christian faith.

Come join our 33000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share the joy of transforming vulnerable childrens life stories!

Key Responsibilities:

Editorial Content Manager

Location: Milton Keynes / Hybrid 2 days a week in the office
Contract: Full-time 36.5 hours per week. Permanent
Salary: circa 38000

Closing Date: 24th October 2025

Interviews are being held on w/k commencing 27 October

Shape Stories That Inspire Change

Are you a master of words with a heart for justice and faith Do you believe in the power of storytelling to move people shift perspectives and spark action

At World Vision UK were looking for an Editorial Content Manager to lead the way in crafting compelling clear and brand-aligned content that connects deeply with our supporters advocates and communities. This is a rare opportunity to shape the voice of a global organisation committed to transforming lives.

What Youll Be Doing

  • Act as brand guardian for tone of voice messaging hierarchy and written expression.
  • Write and edit copy for a wide range of formats - - including social media posts digital campaigns supporter journeys fundraising appeals and organisational communications.
  • Coach and upskill colleagues in editorial excellence and impactful storytelling.
  • Collaborate with content creators designers fundraisers and leadership to embed editorial strategy into campaigns.
  • Support crisis communications and rapid response needs with clarity and calm.
  • Ensuring all content reflects our Christian ethos with sensitivity and accessibility.
  • Stay ahead of trends in language accessibility and faith expression to keep our communications fresh and relevant.

What Youll Bring

  • A degree or equivalent experience in English Journalism Communications or a related field.
  • Significant experience in editorial roles within publishing journalism communications or similar.
  • Exceptional writing skills and editorial judgement and the ability to transform complex ideas into clear compelling copy.
  • Confidence in coaching others and building editorial capacity across teams.
  • High attention to detail and a strong grasp of inclusive writing proof-reading plain English and accessibility principles.
  • A collaborative mindset and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Digital fluency across web social email and print formats.

Why This Role Matters

Every word you shape will help build trust deepen engagement and inspire action. Youll be at the heart of our mission - - ensuring our voice reflects our values our faith and our commitment to justice.

Ready to Lead with Words That Matter

If youre passionate about editorial excellence and want to use your skills to serve a greater purpose wed love to hear from you.

As an active Christian this role offers you the opportunity to integrate your Christian faith and be sensitive to its various expressions across cultures and denominations. Inspired by our Christian faith we serve alongside children of all faiths and none through long-term development projects emergency responses and advocacy in almost 100 countries.

In addition to the salary offered we offer good benefits including:

  • A flexible and supportive working culture
  • Pension scheme (with employer contributions)
  • Generous holiday allowance
  • Free parking (Milton Keynes office)
  • Opportunities for faith-based gatherings prayer and devotionals
  • A welcoming purpose-driven team who are passionate about making a difference

Apply now and help us tell stories that change lives.

Interviews are scheduled for week commencing 27 October.

*We reserve the right to interview candidates and close the ad ahead of the closing date should a strong candidate be identified.

Universal acceptance for everyone everywhere is at the heart of our Christian organisation. We promote diversity of thought culture and background which connects the entire World Vision family. As such World Vision is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and aspire to reflect this in our workforce. We particularly welcome applications from under-represented sections of the community. World Vision UK also operates flexible working policies and practices.

As a Disability committed employer we encourage qualified individuals with a disability to apply and request a reasonable adjustment if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access as a result of your disability.

As a child focused organisation World Vision UK is committed to the safeguarding of children therefore any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of applicable background checks including a criminal records check.

Work for World Vision UK and you will be part of a truly global Partnership building brighter futures for vulnerable children.

World Vision UK is a registered organisation operating the Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (MDS) and we shall check with your previous employers about your behaviour and conduct. We will be requesting they complete a form known as a Statement of Conduct. For more information see: The Misconduct Disclosure Scheme ()

By submitting your application you understand and accept that World Vision UK will process the data you provide for the purposes of your application and in accordance with the World Vision UK - Job Applicant Privacy Notice. No agencies please.

Applicant Types Accepted:

Local Applicants Only

Required Experience:

Manager

With 75 years of experience our focus is on helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life. We help children of all backgrounds even in the most dangerous places inspired by our Christian faith.Come join our 33000 staff working in nearly 100 countries and share...
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Key Skills

  • Proofreading
  • Growing Experience
  • Buffer
  • Content Management Systems
  • MailChimp
  • Management Experience
  • Copy Editing
  • AP Style
  • Content Development
  • Metadata
  • Copywriting
  • DocuSign

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World Vision International, Christian relief and development organisation, dedicated to helping the most vulnerable children overcome poverty and experience fullness of life.

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