Content Development Editor

Renaissance Learning provides market-leading admissions tests. The Admissions Testing (AT) department develops selection tests (11+) for over 200 grammar, independent and fair-banding schools in England and Northern Ireland, from developing questions (items) through to test construction and publication. Around 35 new tests are developed annually by the department.Our admissions tests require the continuous development of high-quality items to keep them fit for purpose and innovative. You'll take an active role in the development and trialling of new items. In addition to developing new content, you’ll contribute to the construction of live admissions tests by carrying out a range of quality assurance checks, including construction checks and end-user checks.Content Development Editor Job Responsibilities:Analysing where there are gaps in the item bank based on customer requirementsManaging freelancer contractors (e.g. item writers, illustrators, software developer, curriculum consultants)Creating item-writing briefs and guidelines for item writers (including curriculum guidance for English and maths)Reviewing of new items against item writing briefs and guidelinesCollaborating with item writers to develop brand-new item typesUploading of new items to database and the monitoring of item bank for quality and relevance of older itemsPlanning of top-priority new content to trial and construction of trialling bookletsSupporting the recruitment of schools for new-question trialsLiaising with schools over the logistics of the trials and sending and explaining results to schoolsEvaluation of item data from the trials using classical item analysis dataQA checks on live tests, including construction checks, end-user checks and answer-sheet checksContributions to ISO9001 and other quality-control documents including non-conformance reports and QA checklistsSkills and Experience you can bring:Educated to degree level or previous experience working within academia/content editingStakeholder management skills, liaising with internal and external partiesAbility to work with autonomy with a solution focused approach, whilst also collaborating with the wider team.Great attention to detail!Excellent communication both written and verbalHighly organised with great time managementConfident communication and influencing skillsAdditional information:We offer a salary of between £30,000 - £35,000 per annum, depending on experience. This role is based out of our London Office (TW8 9AG), on a hybrid basis. Please note we will be moving office early 2026 within the same area.Benefits:Pension & Insurance – all employees can participate in our salary sacrifice company pension scheme– where we will contribute 8% of your annual salary if you contribute just 3% to your pension. All employees are entitled to Life and income protection insurance.Holiday - 22 days annual leave per annum, plus 3 days to be used over Christmas. We also offer a day off for your birthday so you can celebrate in style. We offer up to 5 paid volunteering days per year with a cause of your choice.Shopping & Working for Renaissance Perks - you’ll get instant access to a benefits and discount platform with 1000’s of discounts at retailers, leisure attractions, restaurants, and more through our portal provided by Reward Gateway. You will also be able to collect Renaissance Rewards via our employee recognition platform.Wellbeing & Health – We have a generous maternity/paternity/adoption leave and pay policy, employee assistance programme available 24/7 offering confidential support from counselling to legal and financial advice. We offer access to company paid BUPA PMI and BUPA cash plan optional schemes for you.Renaissance UK Office benefits we offer a season ticket loan, use the amazing cycle to work scheme where you can get on your bike for less, save money, and get fit - that‘s a win-win for us! All UK Offices have fruit baskets delivered for all to enjoy a healthy snack each week.

Created: 2025-07-26