my client a government agency is looking for an experienced web editor for a 1 month contract role based in london the role will report into the head of publishing and events the main responsibility will be working with the webprint editor within publishing and events and the clients online department to rewrite all of the corporate content on the website extensive editorialjournalistic experience with a focus on writing for websites ideally corporate websites clientproject management skills are essential experience of working in a corporate environment is desirable the candidate must have knowledge of wai and accessibility guidelines search engine optimisation and information architecture duties include auditing and rewriting new site material to ensure it is fit for purpose and that all online corporate content adheres to the onlines publishers guide the editorial house style and branding guidelines liaising closely with the online information architects to ensure all pages are positioned and structured appropriately within the site ensuring relevant print materials are posted on the corporate website and that website content is regularly updated rewritten and maintained as appropriate researching and drafting new copy for corporate and business partners web pages creating and maintaining website sections including formatting navigation and imagery using the designated content management software to ensure content is timely accurate and relevant providing support and advice to clients on editorial issues to ensure the production of effective timely and relevant web content as well as providing a copywriting service proofreading and rewriting new content and ensuring changes are conducted accurately within agreed deadlines providing online support to the rest of the publishing and events team working closely with the online department to develop and implement processes and procedures for writing and posting content on the corporate website including governance involvement in user testing and customer profiling to ensure that website sections are meeting customer needs skills knowledge experience it is essential that the post holder has comprehensive knowledge and experience of writing for the web including information architecture also desirable is broader editorial experience gained in a large organisation a newspaper or local government educated to degree level or with equivalent industry experience they should be experienced in working as a part of a creative team and be able to demonstrate their ability to deliver to tight deadlines excellent oral and written communication skills are essential together with an accurate eye for grammar and technical detail and the ability to communicate complicated issues to a wide range of audiences in an accessible manner in addition the post holder needs to display sound client handling capabilities experience of writing and editing copy and setting up navigation using content management systems is essential as is experience of working within corporate statutory and government guidelines incorporating wai usability and accessibility experience in usability is essential and the candidate should be capable of creating an environment conducive to intuitive user interaction experience working with adobe illustrator acrobat photoshop and similar packages also desirable