Copy Editor

Copy Editor

Salary: Circa £32,000 per annum, depending on experience

Job Type: Fixed-Term (7 Months), Full-Time, 37.5 hours per week

Location: IB (International Baccalaureate®) Global Centre, Cardiff

Hybrid working opportunity, office presence required one day per week

About the IB

The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across more than 160 countries. Additionally, we are increasingly working with Education Systems, supporting them in achieving their education reform goals. A career with the IB is not just a job; it’s an opportunity to work with an innovative world leader in education services where we empower our employees to thrive and make a difference.

About the Role

The Copy Editor is responsible for collaborating on the development of content and the review and implementation of house style across all IB examinations, mark schemes and other assessment materials, and for project managing the development, proofing and delivery of translated assessments within the Exam Publishing team of the Assessment Development and Delivery Department.

The role requires a high level of copy editing, proofing and organizational skills to develop and deliver critical high-quality, error free assessments on time and to a detailed session plan. The role manages translation teams including external specialists and suppliers and works collaboratively peer-to-peer with internal staff across the organization. This is an integral role in maintaining the professional image of the IB organization through continually striving to improve the quality of published material.

About You

- Hold a degree or equivalent qualification, or substantial practical experience.
- Demonstrated experience in language, linguistics, and translation management within a relevant professional setting.
- Editorial experience and proficient English language skills (equivalent to C1 or C2 in CEFRL).
- An understanding of the operational needs of a global organization to meet relevant operational requirements.
- The ability to communicate and interact confidently and clearly with staff at all levels, within teams, and across departments globally.
- Excellent command of the English language relevant to the operational needs of a publishing department.
- The ability and flexibility to make decisions while working with stakeholders from diverse cultural backgrounds.
- A keen attention to detail, such as a qualification in proofreading and/or copy editing.
- Decisiveness in making decisions that impact the delivery of assessment publication materials.
- The capacity to work independently under pressure and provide solutions to changing priorities and deadlines.

In addition to your salary, we offer an attractive range of benefits including:

- 10% employer pension contribution from first day of employment (minimum contribution required from yourself is 3%)
- 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays
- 10 days work from anywhere leave (per calendar year)
- Enhanced family friendly benefits
- Life assurance 4x annual salary
- Paid volunteering leave (one day per calendar year)
- Flexible benefits allowance at 1.5% of your annual salary
- Excellent continuous professional development
- Health and wellness schemes
- Disability Confident Employer
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Discounts on a range of products, including days out and gym memberships
- Cash back opportunities available from a wide range of retailers
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Free onsite parking

Applications will be accepted until 11:55pm BST, 30 October 2026.

Opportunity & Belonging

We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants. As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process.