Vacancy Name: Editorial Assistant - isurv
Country: United Kingdom
Office Location: London Westminster
About Us
Flexible/Agile Working: This hybrid role is based on a 60% onsite, 40% remote working model.
Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.
At RICS, we are at the forefront of shaping the built and natural environment. As a prominent professional body, we empower our members with globally recognised qualifications, influential networks, and access to high quality resources.
Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities
As an isurv Editorial Assistant, you will edit, manage and optimise content across assigned isurv channels, ensuring high editorial standards, consistency and a strong user experience. You will work closely with authors, content leads and internal teams to deliver accurate, up‑to‑date and accessible technical content.
Key Responsibilities
- Edit and quality‑assure submitted content to ensure alignment with isurv style, commissioning briefs and RICS brand standards.
- Optimise content for digital publication, including structure, accessibility, SEO, links and cross‑channel integration.
- Manage and maintain content within the CMS, conducting regular QA checks and updates to ensure relevance and functionality.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with authors, supporting content development, resolving queries and ensuring timely submissions.
- Collaborate with content leads and editorial boards to brief authors, guide updates and support commissioning activity.
- Monitor sector developments and proactively identify opportunities to update or enhance content.
About You
You are a detail‑focused digital editor with strong technical editing skills and experience managing content across multiple stakeholders. You are organised, proactive and confident working with complex, information‑rich material in a fast‑paced environment.
Skills & Experience
- Experience editing and quality‑assuring high volumes of technical or B2B content.
- Strong written English and the ability to apply consistent editorial standards and house style.
- Experience working with CMS platforms, including digital formatting, accessibility and SEO optimisation.
- Proven ability to manage relationships with multiple authors and stakeholders.
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively across a matrixed organisation.
Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work‑life balance, and financial security. This includes:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
- Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
- Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer
RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.
Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.
