Senior Subeditor
Not disclosed
Salary
Not disclosed by employer
£41,700
Going rate
Skilled Worker going rate
This role likely qualifies for a Skilled Worker visa
Our predicted code SOC 2491 (84% match) is an eligible occupation, with a going rate of £41,700, and Royal College of Pharmacy is a licensed sponsor. That is our reading of the published rules. Whether they issue a Certificate of Sponsorship is still their call.
About the role
Location: London
About the role:
You will ensure our content is precise and presented in the best possible way to our readers. You will have experience of different multimedia formats and help to bring these to life. You will write punchy headlines and interesting captions. You will insist on proper grammar, correct spelling and catch any typos. You will sharpen language and cut clichés. You will have exemplary proofreading skills. Working with the other members of the production team, you will strive to improve how our content is discovered and experienced on our website.
Main Responsibilities:
- Subedit news and expert commentary to ensure it reads well and adheres to house style;
- Subedit scientific and clinical copy to ensure content is free of errors;
- Fact check sources and identify statements at risk of libel;
- Write headlines and standfirsts that get to the crux of a story and lure the reader in;
- Research pictures and write picture captions;
- Add value with multimedia content, including videos and podcasts;
- Journal publishing processes;
- Copyediting, proofreading;
- Experience of working on content in different formats;
- STM publishing;
- Writing and editing skills;
- An understanding of the healthcare sector;
Royal College of Pharmacy supports and works in a hybrid way, which means you will be able to work from home, however, there will be an expectation for collaborative face-to-face working – on average and typically this may be something between 4-8 working days per month at our London Office Office.
🗓️ Closing date: 13/8/2026
If you would like to learn more about the role, view our job description
Please attach your CV and Cover Letter
We are passionate about creating a culture of belonging, inclusion, and diversity these are part of our core values at Royal College of Pharmacy and we are striving to have an organisation that represents the diversity of the profession. At RCPharm we do not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, age, or disability and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.
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Where this offer sits in the market
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Does this job guarantee visa sponsorship?
Not necessarily. Royal College of Pharmacy holds a sponsor licence, but sponsorship for a specific hire is always the employer's decision. Be upfront in your application that you'll require it.
What salary is needed for this role to be eligible?
The offer must clear both the general threshold and the SOC 2491 going rate of £41,700. New-entrant and shortage discounts can lower it.