FLB Group (Filofax, Letts, Blueline) are one of the world’s largest innovators and manufacturers of quality stationery and lifestyle accessories, with operations on three continents and distributors worldwide.
We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Diary Production EDITOR to ensure that all Editorial Department goals and deadlines are achieved, on time and with zero defects in our finished products.
Key Responsibilities:
- Proofreading diaries and information sections
- Copy preparation for updating diaries
- Research and file updating
- Checking blueprints from our external manufacturers
- Carrying out Imposition Quality Checks as and when required (specific training provided)
- Coordinating with outside sources, e.g. freelance readers, co-publishers and internal and external customers as required
- Monitoring news and current affairs to ensure future products contain up-to-date and relevant information
- Ensuring editorial deadlines are met
Skills & Experience Required:
- Editorial experience, especially proofreading and accurate research techniques
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to evaluate specifications and instructions
- Ability to work independently within set parameters
- Ability to adapt quickly and with varying work and time sensitive demands
- Excellent prioritisation and organisational ability
- Enjoy working in a small team environment
- Previous experience in a similar role (desirable)
- Experience with using industry standard proofreading marks (desirable)
- Modern languages, especially French, German and Italian (desirable)
Job Type:
- Full-time (35 hours)
- Permanent
- Based in the Dalkeith Office at Thornybank, EH22 2NE. Hybrid working is possible following the initial probation and training periods
Salary will be dependent on experience
Interested? Application Forms and a full Role Definition are available from recruitment@flbgroup.com
Alternatively, please send your CV and a covering letter or statement to the HR Manager via recruitment@flbgroup.com, telling us how your skills, experience and training match what we are looking for and how these make your application for the post particularly relevant.
Closing Date: noon, Friday 12th September 2025
Please note:
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a sufficient number of applications that meet the required criteria. We encourage interested candidates to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
- All applicants must be able to demonstrate that they are eligible to work in the UK at the point at which the role commences.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate
Pay: From £25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Work from home
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Dalkeith, EH22 2NE
Application deadline: 12/09/2025
Reference ID: HRFLBOL01