Proofer
6-month maternity cover with possibility of extension
We are an award-winning healthcare communications agency dedicated to delivering meaningful, innovative solutions that make a genuine difference to people’s lives. Whether that’s through patient engagement, clinical trial support, or healthcare communications. Collaboration, sustainability, and a strong focus on people are at the heart of everything we do.
We are proud to hold the Investors in People Platinum accreditation and to have been recognised as a top ten award winner of Campaign’s Best Places to Work 2024. Our unique culture combines flexibility and trust, with a commitment to looking after our team. From promoting personal development to prioritising well-being, we strive to ensure our people feel valued, supported, and empowered.
At Cuttsy+Cuttsy, we don’t just work together – we succeed together, delivering impactful results for clients and making a real difference to patients and healthcare professionals worldwide.
We are looking for a Proofer to join our team for an initial 6-month maternity cover, with the potential for this to be extended beyond 6-months.
About the role
As Proofer, you’ll support our writing team across a range of communication projects. You’ll also help with proofing materials in line with company standards.
Your role is vital in making sure our work is accurate, scientifically sound and delivered on time. You'll take responsibility for the quality control (QC) of all materials before they leave the business.
You’ll work on a variety of content, such as advertising and marketing campaigns, patient and clinical trial materials, films, speaker presentations training resources, digital detail aids and websites over a range of therapy areas.
This role would suit someone who already has at least 2 years’ experience in a healthcare agency and is keen to keep learning.
Key responsibilities
- Proof and check internal and external materials for grammatical, factual and formatting errors
- Carry out referencing and QC checks
- Maintain set standards of language, style and layout
- Uphold the quality, scientific integrity and timeliness of our work
- Consistently produce high quality work in line with client’s objectives
- Follow client sign-off processes, such as Veeva PromoMats
- Support in the planning and organisation of projects
- Complete timesheets and expenses in a timely manner
Key skills and experience
- Excellent proofing skills
- Life Sciences degree or higher
- At least 2 years’ experience in an agency, ideally healthcare
- Good presentation, interpersonal and problem-solving skills
- Clear and confident communicator
- Able to adapt content for different audiences
- Highly organised and able to work under pressure
- Knowledge of healthcare compliance laws and guidelines
- Ensure understanding of and implementation of company procedures and quality standards
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office
Essential attributes
You’ll have a strong eye for detail. You’ll be comfortable multitasking across different projects and keen to grow and learn along the way. You’ll bring a proactive, solutions-focused approach to your work, along with a positive, enthusiastic attitude. Most importantly, you’ll be a supportive team player who’s ready to get involved wherever needed.
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If you have any questions about the role or Cuttsy+Cuttsy, don’t hesitate to get in touch via email: katemccabe@cuttsyandcuttsy.com
Your Work-Life Balance
We believe in living the value and culture of our company and very much promote a healthy work-life balance for all the team. The following benefits contribute to this:
We believe that what’s important is not when and where we work, but how and what we achieve, so talk to us about what you are looking for
Guidance against working too many hours in the week — something which is usually against the marketing agency norm
Each month we donate through Ecologi to offset the carbon we produce in both our personal and professional lives
Where will you be working?
As our team continues to grow, we ran out of desk space! This meant we needed to take the next step in finding ourselves a new home. As a result, we were very excited to secure a fantastic new office space at ‘The Works’ in Sawston.
