Job Description

Title: Proofreader / Editorial Assistant
Hourly rate: 15.13p/h
Locaton: Brentford
Hours: 9am to 5.30pm (2 days in the office, 3 days WFH)
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Until the end of August

We are recruiting for a highly detail-oriented Proofreader to join a leading education and assessment organisation on a 6-week temporary assignment.

The focus of this role is proofreading and quality checking paper-based assessment materials prior to publication. We are looking for someone who can confidently spot spelling, punctuation, grammatical and formatting errors, ensuring documents are accurate, consistent and publication-ready.

Key Responsibilities

• Proofread assessment materials through multiple review stages
• Check for spelling, grammar, punctuation and formatting errors
• Ensure consistency of style and presentation across documents
• Review amendments and ensure all changes have been accurately implemented
• Coordinate final proofing stages and support publication deadlines
• Liaise with internal teams and external reviewers where required

What We're Looking For

• Proven proofreading experience
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Excellent written English and grammar skills
• Ability to spot inconsistencies and errors quickly and accurately
• Experience reviewing documents through multiple versions and revisions
• Editorial, publishing or educational materials experience would be beneficial

This role would suit an experienced Proofreader, Editorial Assistant, Publishing Assistant or Publications Coordinator looking for an immediate temporary opportunity.

Huntress Search Ltd acts as a Recruitment Agency in relation to all Permanent roles and as a Recruitment Business in relation to all Temporary roles.

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.

PLEASE NOTE: We can only consider applications from candidates who have the right to work in the UK.