About the Job
Games Workshop has an exciting opportunity for a Desk Editor to join our renowned Black Library, working as part of a team to deliver top-quality fiction across a range of genres.
Thorough, and with a meticulous eye for fine detail, you will ensure that all our books are copyedited and proofread to the highest standards while making sure the IP is authentically represented. Through careful planning and excellent communication with our typesetters, you will adhere to deadlines so that all books go to print on time, and you will strive for perfection in all aspects of the work, constantly checking and rechecking to get things right.
Collaborative and passionate about the written word, you will assist the Desk Editing Manager as you maintain accurate style guides and dictionaries for all major ranges. You will work closely with our in-house commissioning and submissions teams to ensure continuous improvement of product and skill, and form productive relationships with our freelance editors, proofers and authors, offering appropriate and effective feedback during the copyediting and proofreading stages.
If you’re excited by the idea of contributing to Black Library’s bestselling and award-winning range of novels, through scrupulous attention to detail and top-quality editing, apply today!
Working at Games Workshop
At Games Workshop we are looking for people who will do their best to understand the needs of the company and to put those needs first when they are at work. Because of this we believe that what you are like, hence the attitude you show to work and the way you choose to behave is even more important than your skills and experience.
The Warhammer World site is based just outside of Nottingham city centre and benefits from a nearby tram stop and free onsite car parking.
In return for your hard work, you will receive 33 days holiday per year (including public holidays), matching contributory pension scheme up to 7.5%, profit share bonus (subject to GW meeting profit targets) and option to join our Share Save scheme. Oh and let’s not forget, a staff discount of between 25% and 50% on our products!
Other Essential Information
Closing Date: Applications must be received by midnight, UK time, on Sunday 13th July 2025.
Location: This role is a hybrid role, where you can expect to be at our UK headquarters in Nottingham 3 days per week.
How to Apply
To apply, please send us a letter or a video telling us why you want this job. This is a great opportunity for you to let us know that you understand what we are looking for.
Please include an up-to-date CV to support your application. When you’re ready, please click apply, below.
