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Could you be our Deputy Editor?

New vacancy for a job share.

06 February 2023

The British Psychological Society is a registered charity which acts as the representative body for psychology and psychologists in the UK, and is responsible for the promotion of excellence and ethical practice in the science, education, and application of the discipline. The Psychologist is its magazine, received in print by 55,000+ members and read via website and app.

This is an exciting opportunity to job share with our existing Deputy Editor Shaoni Bhattacharya, in engaging our large and diverse audience with stories of psychology.

You will be expected to work alongside the Deputy Editor and Managing Editor in sourcing, editing and occasionally writing content for publication. You will play an active role in planning, production, commercial development and more. You will occasionally deputise for the Managing Editor in their absence.

We are looking for a visible impact on both process and output, helping to shape the magazine across print, digital, social media and live platforms.

You will be part of a team who are experienced, knowledgeable and passionate about bringing Psychology to psychologists and wider audiences. A background in Psychology is desirable but not essential: we are looking for skills which complement the team and keep driving us forward. Download the job profile.

Part-time, 21 hours per week. This role can be based at either our Leicester or London office. We are currently operating a hybrid working system with employees expected to work 40% of their time in the office.

Salary £22,617 per annum (pro-rata salary based on £37,695 fte).

For informal enquiries around the role, please contact Dr Jon Sutton, Managing Editor at [email protected] 

The closing date for applications is midnight Tuesday 7 March 2023. Anticipated dates for interviews: week commencing 13 March 2023.

To apply, please send a covering letter and CV to [email protected]. Interviews will be conducted via Zoom. No agencies please. 

We are only able to accept applications that can demonstrate a right to work in the UK; we are unable to sponsor people requiring a work visa.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, it is not possible to update you on the progress of the application until after the closing date. If you have not heard from us within three weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

The British Psychological Society is committed to a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, irrespective of your background or circumstances.