Sub-Editor

Laura Heappey, Deputy Chief Sub Editor, has been with Slimming World for 11 years

‘I love being a Slimming World Magazine Sub Editor. I get to work across a varied and fascinating range of content – food, fitness, mental and physical wellbeing, healthy weight loss, real-life transformations – and I take real satisfaction and pride in meticulously fact-checking and polishing copy, as well as crafting must-read headlines and captions that sparkle with personality. I work with a friendly, talented and inspiring team, and they’ve supported me in building a career in journalism.’

About the role…

We’ve an exciting opportunity for an experienced and creative, Sub Editor to join the award-winning Slimming World Magazine . As part of the busy subs team, you’ll be responsible for upholding our high editorial standards. The key responsibilities for the role include:

• ensuring all copy is error-free and that grammar, spelling and facts are correct
• working with the Deputy Editor and Food Editor to ensure recipes are great to cook, turn out perfectly and support weight loss
• maintaining a consistent house style and our unique tone of voice
• writing headlines and sells that are eye-catching and inspiring
• securing approvals from Slimming World members and outside contributors
• helping the team to meet production deadlines

Based at our Head Office in Alfreton, you'll be working on a full-time basis, with the opportunity to work a nine-day fortnight.

About you…

We’d love to hear from you if you’re passionate about delivering an outstanding service and you're naturally warm and friendly, with a sense of fun. You'll also have:

• a degree or postgraduate qualification in journalism, or equivalent, with proven experience working as a Sub Editor on a print or digital title
• excellent communication and interpersonal skills and a positive, can-do attitude
• an excellent eye for detail, with meticulous fact-checking and proofreading skills, along with a natural, imaginative way with words
• proficiency in using InDesign
• a natural empathy with Slimming World members and a genuine interest in supporting and inspiring them to reach their weight loss goals

Along with the ability to remain highly organised and self-motivated, while juggling multiple projects and prioritising workloads.

How to apply...

If you love the sound of this role and want to work within a friendly and supportive team click ‘ Apply for this job ’

Closing date: 26th October 2026