Editor

RICS is a global professional body that sets and upholds standards in land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure. With over 140,000 members in more than 140 countries, we influence how cities grow, how homes are built, and how resources are managed - helping create sustainable communities and tackle global challenges like climate change.

Our purpose is to ensure quality, integrity, and sustainability in the built and natural environment. Our members make a real difference to society, and this role helps inspire the next generation to join them.

As an Editor, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the quality and consistency of our technical publications and digital content. You’ll work closely with authors and stakeholders to edit, typeset, and manage a range of established products and services, ensuring they meet the highest standards of clarity, accuracy, and brand alignment.

This role contributes directly to our mission by delivering high-quality, information-rich content that supports professionals and enhances the reputation of our organisation.

• Edit, typeset, and project manage selected products produced in various formats.

• Ensure new content is edited and processed to the highest possible standards.

• Create and update web pages using a content management system.

• Liaise with authors and internal/external stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of suitable content and data.

• Guarantee high levels of quality control, ensuring published material aligns with house style and brand guidelines.

• Critically assess outlines and document structures to achieve appropriate outcomes.

• Brief authors and stakeholders effectively and provide editorial advice across the organisation.

• Support continuous improvement of editorial processes and content quality.

This is a hybrid position, requiring flexibility to spend approximately 60% of your time in the office or at events and 40% working remotely.

You’ll be someone who takes pride in precision, enjoys working with complex technical content, and thrives in a collaborative environment. This is a hands-on role where your expertise will ensure our publications meet the highest professional standards.

• Demonstrable experience editing and publishing complex, information-rich technical publications.

• Ability to work autonomously while collaborating effectively with the wider team.

• Experience managing high-profile projects and liaising with authors and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of legal issues in publishing, including copyright and plagiarism.

• High standard of written and spoken English.

• First-class developmental/copyediting and proofreading skills.

• Strong project management skills and attention to detail.

• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

• Competence with typesetting and design software, including Adobe Suite.

RICS offers a range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and work-life balance. These include private medical insurance, an Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health First Aiders and Wellbeing Champions, optical care, income protection, life assurance, an Aviva Group Personal Pension scheme, and financial wellbeing support through My Money.

We also offer:

• 25 days’ annual leave plus public holidays

• Three additional days of leave when the office closes between Christmas and New Year

• Enhanced flexible leave policies (including Maternity, Paternity, and Moving House)

• A Wellbeing Day and a Volunteering Day

• Access to staff led community groups

Equal Opportunity Employer

RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and believe that our differences strengthen our organisation.

Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments during the recruitment process.

Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.