Data & Analytics Quality Control Editor in Slough

We’re looking to hire a Data and Analytics Quality Control Editor based in London to join the WGSN Editorial Hub. This is a hybrid role with an expectation of 3 days in our London office per week.

Working at WGSN Together, we create tomorrow. A career with WGSN is fast-paced, exciting and full of opportunities to grow and develop. We are a team of consumer and design trend forecasters, content creators, designers, data analysts, advisory consultants and much more, united by a common goal: to create tomorrow. WGSN's trusted consumer and design forecasts power outstanding product design, enabling our customers to create a better future. Our services cover consumer insights, beauty, consumer tech, fashion, interiors, lifestyle, food and drink forecasting, data analytics and expert advisory. If you are an expert in your field, we want to hear from you.

Role Overview: Specialising in editing data-rich content, the successful candidate will ensure content is factually correct, accurate and ready for publication. You will be required to edit a wide range of content from our global content and decision science teams. The ideal candidate will have expertise in working at a fast-paced digital publishing company and understand how to manage a workflow system with a large content creation team based across the globe. You will be exceptional at analysing data and ensuring our data-rich content is relevant for our clients. You will be highly skilled in digital publication and have experience working for a data-led business.

The team involves working with an Editorial team comprised of skilled editors, sub-editors, copywriters and editorial assistants based in different regions and time zones, including NAM, EMEA and APAC.

Key Accountabilities:

• Data forecasting and editing with the ability to analyse and fact-check data from various sources and formats including WGSN's own proprietary data.
• All data in a report forecast is accurate and has clear actions for industry users.
• Reviewing data and analyses for weaknesses that could undermine our content.
• Work closely with the editorial, image, content and data teams to ensure that content is delivered on time and meets deadlines.
• Ensure that all content adheres to WGSN’s brand values, style guide and tone of voice.
• Liaise with internal and external contributors to ensure that their work is of a high standard and coach and guide them to be the best.
• Contribute to the development of editorial processes, formats and workflows.
• Train and monitor more junior team members.
• Keep up-to-date with global industry trends and developments, and use this knowledge to improve the quality of content.
• Regularly check the production flow and communicate with editors, consultants, the picture desk and design team when necessary.
• Cover for senior editors when required – email fielding, workflow queries and general publishing duties.

This list is not exhaustive and there may be other activities you are required to deliver.

Skills, Experience & Qualifications Required:

• A background in editing with a meticulous approach to fact-checking with a focus on quantitative data and data visualisation.
• Data analysis working with multiple data visual charts and diagrams across different industries.
• Preference to have Excel capabilities and the understanding of the role of a data analyst or previous experience working within a data team.
• Analytical mind with strong data storytelling skills with an ability to question the data when needed and create data visualisations that effectively support and strengthen the content story.
• Understanding of time series data and summary statistics.
• Knowledge of best practices in data visualisation.
• Intermediate Excel.
• Experience with dashboards in Tableau or similar.
• Basic knowledge of SQL.
• Knowledge or experience working with retail or social media data.
• Experience using project management tools such as Jira, Monday, Hive, Smartsheets etc.
• People management and people skills.
• Using AI Grammarly system or similar.
• Proofreading English copy.
• Excellent editing skills, with a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of grammar and syntax.
• Excellent command of English, spelling and grammar.
• Highly organised and able to juggle multiple deadlines, mediums and platforms.

What We Offer:

• 25 days of holiday per year - with an option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Pension, Life Assurance and Income Protection.
• Flexible benefits platform with options including Private Medical, Dental Insurance & Critical Illness.
• Employee assistance programme, season ticket loans and cycle to work scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities and charitable giving options.
• Great learning and development opportunities.

More About WGSN:

WGSN is the global authority on consumer trend forecasting. We help brands around the world create the right products at the right time for tomorrow’s consumer.

Our values:

• We Are Everywhere: The future is everything, it happens everywhere. WGSN is the world-leading forecaster because we track and analyse consumer behaviours, product innovation, design and creativity, everywhere.
• We Are Future Focused: We utilise our global resources and intelligence to research, source and analyse quantitative and qualitative data to produce our forecasts. Everything we do is focused on working with our customers to create a successful and positive tomorrow.
• We Are Rigorous: We source, review and assess quantitative and qualitative data to produce robust, actionable forecasts. To provide credible insights and design solutions for our clients, it is essential that rigour runs through everything we do.

Our culture: An inclusive culture is one of our key priorities. We want our people to truly be themselves and thrive. We love having a diverse team of people who bring new ideas, different strengths and perspectives & reflect the global audience we work with.

Inclusive workforce: We are committed to supporting the environment and sustainability, including ensuring our pension plan defaults to sustainable options and striving to be net zero by 2030. Recognising great performance is a key part of our culture. Our Awards schemes recognise and reward the brilliant achievements of our people.

We offer a flexible working environment with a wide range of flexible, hybrid and agile working arrangements. Conversations about flexible working have always been—and will continue to be—actively encouraged here, but we do not offer full remote working.

We want to ensure everyone has the opportunity to perform their best when interviewing, so if you require any reasonable adjustments that would make you more comfortable during the process, please let us know so that we can do our best to support you.

A Note for Applicants: We use AI to help our team screen applications and identify candidates whose skills and experience match the role. This technology removes personal information to promote a fair and unbiased process. We believe this tool helps us find the best talent while maintaining transparency and fairness.

A Note for Recruiters: Thank you so much for your interest in working with us at WGSN! Our internal Talent Acquisition team takes care of all our recruitment efforts. When we need some extra help, we partner with agencies on our Preferred Supplier List (PSL) that truly understand our business, culture and ways of working together. Since we focus on these established partnerships, we’re unable to respond to unsolicited contacts or CVs from outside our PSL. But don’t worry! If we decide to explore new partnerships, we’ll be sure to reach out.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.