Independent Proof-reader & Copy Editor

Independent Copy Editor/Proof-reader (Healthcare Consultancy)

Are you passionate about the English language, and looking to work with an inspiring and collaborative team?

If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to partner with an award-winning independent healthcare consultancy renowned for high-quality healthcare projects.

As a result of the rapid growth of the company over the last 4 years (over 100% increase in revenue 2017 to 2021, Communique and PMEA industry award-winners 2016, ‘17, ’19, ’20 and ‘21), the breadth & depth of the client base and the complexity and sophistication of the client projects, Uptake is looking for Copy Editors/Proof-readers for multiple projects across global healthcare clients on a freelance/project basis.

About Uptake

Uptake is an award-winning specialist healthcare consultancy. We inspire excellence in healthcare marketing and support our clients by generating competitive strategies underpinned with excellent customer insight, clear objectives and measures of success with actionable implementation for their healthcare brands.

Key responsibilities:

• Writing and editing numerous documents, ranging from blogs and content for workshop facilitation slides, to articles and company statements
• Complete sense, grammar and consistency check of client documents including complex medical / marketing terminology
• Workflow coordination of writing, editing and proofreading requests across all clients and projects, delegating as appropriate
• Apply client-specific style guides to relevant documents
• Coordinate with project managers and design team to ensure project deadlines are met
• Handle sensitive and / or confidential documents and information

Knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills with a sound knowledge of English grammar and spelling
• Understanding of US versus UK English and the ability to translate from one to the other
• Meticulous and methodical approach to work with a strict eye for detail
• Competency in PowerPoint, Excel, Word and Outlook to a professional level
• Excellent organisation and time-management skills with the ability to multi- task and work to a tight deadline
• Strong team-orientated approach with a positive, collaborative attitude, supportive of other colleagues when needed
• Flexibility and understanding to people, situations and clients
• Ability to proactively plan and prioritise workload on a daily, weekly and monthly basis, managing competing priorities, communicating and flexing as necessary, delivering outputs on time and identifying future issues

Qualifications and education requirements:

• Education: Qualification in a relevant subject such as English language, English literature, creative writing or other
• Knowledge of healthcare and / or marketing terminology would be an advantage

Personal characteristics:

- Humility

- Agility

- Conscientiousness

- Collaboration

- Self-awareness

- Develops others

- Global outlook

- Assertiveness

- Innovative mindset

Job Type: Freelance

Benefits:

• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Work from home

Schedule:

• Flexitime
• No weekends

COVID-19 considerations:
Common areas are being sanitised regularly

Work Location: Remote

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