Job Title: Proof-reader
Location: Huntingdon
Salary: Competitive, plus benefits
Job Type: Full Time – Permanent
Located in Huntingdon, Just Digital is a leading independent marketing services business that provides sophisticated marketing collateral and print fulfilment services to organizations and leading brands across the UK. Established by the current CEO in 2003, we have grown every year since incorporation and have established an outstanding reputation for the quality of our work and service levels. We hold people at the centre of what we do and after our recent Engagement Survey, we have taken over 30 actions as a result of the feedback from this, to enhance the working environment. We have reduced our full-time hours from 40 to 35 per week and are well on our way to feature in the Times Top 100 companies to work for. We have exciting expansion plans and aim to double our turnover in the next few years. Never has it been a more exciting time to join us.
Role Summary:
We are seeking a proofreader with an excellent eye for detail and exceptional spelling and grammar skills to join our busy graphic design department. The successful candidate will join our dynamic team of proofreaders and must be able to work to tight deadlines and be confident working both individually and as part of a team. Prior experience is not necessary as full training will be given, however, an excellent command of the English language is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
- Thoroughly checking proofs against client-supplied content
- Correcting grammar and spelling, and fact-checking all text in proofs sent to clients
- Ensuring proofs are correctly formatted to clients’ specifications
- Amending and updating databases
You will have:
- Have an excellent command of the English language
- Have exceptional spelling and grammar skills
- Have good general IT skills – applicants must be confident in using Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word, Outlook and web browsers
- Have good copy-writing skills
- Have the ability to work to deadlines
- Be conscientious, and have a thorough approach to work
- Have a keen eye for detail
- Have excellent communication skills – applicants must be able to engage well with colleagues
- Hold a minimum of a B grade in GCSE English
What we offer in return:
- A focused strategy and culture that gives employees the right platform to grow and develop their careers
- 35 hour working week
- Generous holiday allowance of 24 days rising to 26
- Enhanced parental leave
- Enhanced pension scheme of 5% company contribution
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- 4x Salary Life Assurance and Income Protection
- Work hard/play hard culture and a great working environment
- Sociable company with regular company-wide and departmental events
- A Living Wage Accredited organization
To apply, please note:
You must be eligible to live and work in the UK. Please note that if you do not receive a response within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume you have been unsuccessful, we thank you for your interest.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Quality Control Coordinator, Quality Control Operator, Quality Control Development, Quality Control Analyst, Quality Compliance Officer, Manufacturing Quality Control, Production Quality Assurance, Quality Assurance Officer will also be considered for this role.
