Editor/Proofer

About us

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 an Editor/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 Editorial Assistant / Proofer, you’ll support our writing team across a range of communication projects. You’ll also help with editing, writing and 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

• Write and edit content to ensure quality of the team’s editorial work
• Maintain set standards of language, style and layout
• Uphold the quality, scientific integrity and timeliness of our work
• Proof and check internal and external materials for grammatical, factual and formatting errors
• Consistently produce high quality work in line with client’s objectives
• Follow client sign-off processes, such as Veeva PromoMats
• Carry out referencing and QC checks
• Support in the planning and organisation of projects
• Complete timesheets and expenses in a timely manner

Key skills and experience

• Life Sciences degree or higher
• At least 2 years experience in an agency, ideally healthcare
• Excellent writing, editing and proofing skills
• 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 be inquisitive and full of ideas, with 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.

This is a hybrid role and will require working a few days a week from our office in Pampisford, Cambridge. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

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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

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