Proofreader

Our Quality Control department is currently recruiting for a Proofreader to join their team, based in our Birmingham office at Fort Dunlop. Ensuring the accuracy of all marketing assets, produced for a raft of prestigious clients, you’ll need an exceptional eye for detail, an analytical mind and a better-than-average knowledge of English grammar.

This role is for a general Quality Control executive. Day shifts are either 8am–4.30pm, 9am–5.30 or 10am-6.30pm depending on the requirement of the studio and assigned at least a week in advance (this includes a one-hour lunch break). Day shifts are a hybrid pattern of two days at home and three days in our Birmingham office per week. We also recently introduced an evening shift of 3pm–11pm (with a half-hour break) to ensure wider cover for our rapidly growing department, with some members of staff rotating between day and night shift on a rotational basis week-to-week. The night shift can be worked fully remotely. If this is of interest, please mention it to our recruiter.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gaining an understanding of the brand guidelines of multiple clients to ensure absolute compliance and consistency of all assets
• Checking and proofreading a broad range of artwork and digital executions to ensure accuracy for pre-qualified briefs
• Sub-editing and proofreading copy for spelling, grammar, internal logic and compliance to corporate identity
• Proofreading and double-checking work alongside the other members of the team

Requirements

• Proofreading/quality control experience in a professional environment
• Experience of meeting frequent tight deadlines
• Exceptional spelling and grammar skills
• A methodical, analytical mind and meticulous attention to detail
• The ability to work in a high-pressure, collaborative environment
• The ability to manage your own time effectively
• Computer literacy and working knowledge of Apple OS, Microsoft Office suite and Adobe software
• Some knowledge of technical print specifics, i.e. Bleed and crop marks, colour breakdowns, font usage and image resolutions

Work’s a treat!

On top of a competitive salary, you can expect a whole load of perks:

• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays– we understand the importance of you getting some downtime.
• Annual Wellbeing Day – enjoy an additional day on us to look after your physical and mental wellbeing.
• Pension Scheme – helping you save towards your retirement home in the sun!
• Corporate Medical Cash Plan – claim back the cost of your medical treatments.
• Smart Working Options – spend up to 40% of your working week from home.
• So many savings– through our online community platform, you can access dozens of daily deals, from money off top brands to discounts on days out.
• Employee Assistance Programme– our people are at the heart of everything we do, so if you’re happy, we’re happy.
• Cycle to Work Scheme – save on the cost of biking to work.
• Monthly Employee Awards - Employee of the Month programme with £250 bonus
• Raising money for charity including a paid Volunteer Day – we’re all about giving back… and having lots of fun in the process!
• Referral scheme– know the perfect person to join the team? You could bag £1,500 for a putting a good word in.
• Wellbeing Programme – giving you the opportunity to join regular, interactive Wellbeing Workshops or join our 30 plus Wellbeing Champions.
• Enhanced Family Friendly Leave – support for you and your family to help you navigate through the craziness of family life.

We Value Diversity

We champion and welcome diversity in our workforce and ensure all job applicants receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender or gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or nationality.

We are not only committed to increasing the visibility and recognition of talent from under-represented groups within our organisation, but the wider industry too.

At the end of the day, we make sure we take time to look after ourselves, each other, and the planet, because we’re always stronger together.

ITG have a number of community groups available to employees and exist to offer a safe space for like-minded colleagues, with shared interests to connect, socialise and check in with each other.

These include Black ITGers Together, LGBTQ+ Together, Mens Health Together, Muslims Together, Neurodiversity Together, Working Parents and Carers Together and Women In Tech Together.

What next?

If you found yourself interested in knowing more, drop us your application and someone from our team will be in touch.