Cartographic Editor, Collins in Glasgow

We are recruiting for two Cartographic Editor positions. In this cartographic role at Collins, you’ll update the nationwide A–Z street maps and atlases. As one of nine in‑house geographers, GIS experts and cartographers, you’ll ensure that our street‑level data, used and trusted by the public and government, is accurate and up to date. The role involves developing tools and processes to manage and productise cartographic content for print and digital. You’ll work with the team to evaluate practical applications of AI to speed up and improve map maintenance and update workflows.

Key tasks and accountabilities:

• Manage the process of updating A‑Z street atlases and maps.
• Identify and research geographical change in Britain that has an impact on A‑Z Maps.
• Review communications from councils and other government bodies to identify relevant changes.
• Compile detailed editorial instructions for cartographers to carry out relevant updates to the mapping.
• Maintain indexes so they are in line with the updated mapping.
• Use AI tools to automate repetitive tasks (assessing governance/copyright) and recommend workflow/product improvements while keeping stakeholders informed.

Skills required:

• Keen interest in geography and a passion for creating authoritative digital geographic content that accurately reflects the world we live in today.
• Strong team player who delivers results through effective collaborative working.
• A logical thinker with ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Good decision making and project management skills.
• Knowledge of Windows and Word, Excel and GIS packages.
• Basic understanding of DTP environment mainly Illustrator and Photoshop.

Benefits:

• Hybrid working model (3 days in the office).
• 27 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Private healthcare cover and life assurance.
• Summer Hours.
• Free access to employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal.
• Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work.
• Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal.
• Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers.
• Gym membership discount.
• Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days.
• We're a certified Carbon Neutral company.
• Free e‑books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books.
• Subsidised canteen and retail discounts.
• Onsite prayer room.

At HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities. This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.

If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly to stephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.uk with subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days. Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.