Head of Editorial

Average UK salary range £50,000 - £100,000

Heads of Editorial lead and manage editorial departments. They set editorial strategies, coordinate content production, and collaborate with teams to deliver high-quality and engaging content.

They manage deadlines, budgets, and production schedules. Strong leadership, communication, and editorial expertise are essential.

Career training: Head of Editorial

Head of Editorial

Average UK salary range £50,000 - £100,000

Key skills for Heads of Editorial

Courses for Heads of Editorial

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Feature Writing Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Private Options

Learn the essential writing and research skills to become a professional feature writer. Understand the preparation and workflow required to keep your editor happy.

Learn the art of feature writing in this introductory level course.

Discover how to craft compelling narratives and create in-depth stories that inform and entertain.

Develop your storytelling skills, master interview techniques, and explore different writing structures to create feature articles that really engage your audience.

  •  Constructing feature articles effectively
  •  Generating engaging feature subjects
  •  Grammar, style, and sentence construction
  •  How to structure a captivating feature
  •  Interview techniques for compelling quotes

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    "Really interesting, inspiring and helpful with feedback."

    Virgin Media

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    "Thank you Piers, this was an excellent day - so informative and useful! I have learnt so many things I'm keen to put into action in my next features."

    University Of Cambridge

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    "Emphasis on useful tips and relevant examples rather than a lot of time getting participants to try things out - an excellent balance - and delivered in such an inspiring and positive way! Thank you."

    Cambridge University

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    "This was a hugely helpful, thought-provoking course. Exactly what I needed! Piers was a knowledgeable and supportive trainer."

    University Of Cambridge

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    "Piers was very interesting and engaging and had taken the time to look at some of our features ahead of the course."

    University Of Cambridge

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Good Grammar and Punctuation

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

This course is ideal for anyone looking to gain confidence and improve their writing. Master the correct use of English grammar and accurate punctuation.

Good grammar is essential for effective communication.

This course will provide an excellent understanding of how English grammar works.

This will enhance your written communication skills, build your credibility, and help you convey your thoughts with clarity and precision.

  •  Mastering sentence construction
  •  Understanding punctuation rules
  •  Crafting sentences and paragraphs
  •  Using different tenses
  •  Nailing apostrophes and plurals

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    "Rosie was very knowledgeable, friendly and efficient. Worked to a schedule with plenty of rest breaks."

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    "Course was very helpful and having the materials to take away was great"

    London Ambulance Service

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    "Rosie was super knowledgeable and listened to all our questions and examples."

    Kindred

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    "Great training! Really knowledgeable and engaging. I liked the structure - that we were told something and then quizzed at the end of each section."

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    "Providing clear examples of points and utilising in an example to ensure you understand"

    Kindred

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How to Write Effectively

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Write persuasive, compelling copy that will engage your audience. Learn valuable techniques to dramatically improve your writing skills.

Enhance your writing skills to effectively convey ideas, thoughts, and information with clarity and precision.

This course will give you the skills to write clearly and concisely making a positive impression on your colleagues and clients.

  •  Having a clear brief
  •  Focusing on your audience
  •  Structuring your copy effectively
  •  Writing clearly and concisely
  •  Using active sentences

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    "Patsy was a real pro and deeply knowledgeable about the fundamentals of writing effectively. Really clear explanations of concepts. I feel empowered to apply many of the tips I've learnt to my own writing."

    Youth Futures Foundation

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    "The interaction of the course was great, I felt skills I learnt were well explained and will be good to implement. It was great to challenge me to think creatively"

    Offshore Energies UK

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    "Taking the time to go through individual examples and explain how to make everything more effective"

    The Romans

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    "Piers was great at adapting what he was saying to the context I provided early on in the session."

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    "Small groups with excellent practical examples. Full of informative practical tips to take away."

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Journalism Intro

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

If you want to fast-track a career in journalism, this is the perfect place to start. Learn research, writing, interviewing and sub-editing skills from industry experts.

On this course you will learn the essential skills required by every journalist - research, interviewing, fact-checking, and verifying information.

You will also develop effective storytelling techniques and boost your writing skills so that you both engage and inform your readers.

  •  The changing face of journalism
  •  Effective research techniques
  •  News reporting essentials
  •  Crafting engaging feature articles
  •  Ethical considerations and media law

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    "Detailed and in-depth knowledge without it being overwhelming. Great balance of exercises to insights"

    LDA Design

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    "Thanks Piers for an extremely informative two days and for being so approachable!"

    Communications Interntional Group

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    "The variety of tasks was really helpful for the work I am going to be doing. I found the feedback really useful and practical. I think I have a better overview of how to write effective news and features, and really enjoyed the interview and headline tasks. Nathan was great at answering all the questions I had!"

    Clarion Events

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    "Tailored course to attendees, flexible with times and activities"

    ActionAid

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    "Great conversations, loved the small group setting, the tasks were engaging and useful, lot of constructive, actionable feedback"

    HSBC

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Leadership Intro

From £899 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Develop your leadership skills and learn to inspire and empower your team. Understand what makes an effective leader and how to apply your new skills.

Develop your leadership skills and learn to inspire and empower your team.

Understand what makes an effective leader and how to apply your new skills.

  •  Define your leadership style
  •  Analyse your strengths and weaknesses
  •  How to communicate effectively
  •  Engage and inspire your team
  •  Leading your team through change

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    "A lot of valuable content and examples were shared during the call, which I found very helpful."

    Norac Foods UK

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    "Michael was a joy, his enthusiasm and knowledge was brilliant! i loved every minute. It has really helped!"

    Oliver

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    "Michael was great at communication, entertaining and conducted the perfect balance of humour. Michael also listened to questions and even workshopped scenarios that we have encountered in the past. I've done a few of these courses now and this is one of the best courses I've been involved in! Thank you! :D"

    Oliver Agency

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    "Michael was so knowledgeable, patient and reactive to us and what we wanted to learn about. It felt like a bespoke course even though we knew it wasn't! I have learnt so much and thoroughly enjoyed the whole course. Thank you Michael!"

    Oliver Agency

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    "Everything! Michael was very friendly, made me feel comfortable and helped me understand! I feel we are very much on the same wave-length and hope to learn from him again soon!"

    OLIVER AGENCY

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Management Intro

From £899 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to become an effective and confident Manager and motivate your team. Develop the management skills that are critical to the success of any business.

This course will give you the management skills to effectively guide and motivate teams.

Learn how to communicate clearly, solve problems and delegate effectively, enabling you to build strong teams and promote collaboration.

  •  Finding your management style
  •  Understanding management processes
  •  How to overcome management challenges
  •  Building a high-performing team
  •  Empowering your team

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    "The staff and building was great, staff are freidnly and lunch was great Michael used some very relevant and relatable answers and gave me the confidence to now be a manager as I understand why certain decisions are made It was great how the examples were applied to me personally too and would recommend"

    Octopus Electric Vehicles

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    "Good knowledge and very interesting course, great references and experience"

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    "Environment, deep conversation, real-life examples, qualified trainer"

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    "Michael kept the training engaging over two days."

    Lloyds Banking Group

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    "Broad content that is helpful to a first time manager"

    Pharo

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Managing Projects Remotely

  Half day    Live Online     Private Options

Understand and master the challenges of managing a project remotely. Learn the skills to effectively manage teams working remotely.

The course equips you with the skills and strategies to effectively manage projects in a remote work environment.

Learn how to effectively communicate with remote team members and how to improve collaboration on a project when your team works in different locations.

  •  The benefits of working remotely
  •  Identifying tasks and control points
  •  Building a collaborative team
  •  Setting realistic goals and milestones
  •  Keeping your project on track

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    "Giving relatable examples, shows understanding on Mike’s behalf which helped us understand the day more"

    Arrival

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    "Explaining concepts simply Good pace and clarity of communication Friendly and built good relationships early Responded well to questions and adjusted what he delivered accordingly this was great"

    ARRIVAL

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    "Able to respond to questions/queries knowledgeable"

    Arrival

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    "Going through the examples and clarifying any questions we had"

    Arrival

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    "Informative, well structured, good analogies and examples"

    Flutter

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Managing Teams Remotely

  Half day    Live Online     Private Options

Learn to effectively manage and motivate a team that is working remotely. Successfully navigate the unique challenges of remote team management.

Remote work can pose challenges in communication and collaboration.

This course will give you the techniques and tools to foster effective communication, build trust, and improve teamwork in a remote-working environment.

Learn how to navigate the dynamics of remote team management and successfully manage and motivate a team working in different locations.

  •  Embracing the cultural shift
  •  Effective team communication
  •  Building team cohesion
  •  Creating an action plan
  •  Tools for remote working

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    "Michael was excellent, knowledgeable and full of good examples. Incredibly helpful"

    History Hit

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    "Interactive and enthusiastic trainer - thanks!"

    Microbiology Society

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    "The trainer was excellent and approachable, which made the session educational but relaxed and engaging. And the course ran incredibly smoothly and the setup was easy, which took out any stress of getting started."

    International Alert

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    "Very informative and great level of knowledge about the subject"

    Scottish Government

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    "Very knowledgable and helpful trainer. Was willing to listen and advise on specific issues or challenges we face."

    Logic Design

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Proofreading Intro

From £349 + VAT

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Develop the proofreading skills needed to identify mistakes in your writing. Learn how to spot and correct common spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.

Learn the skills to spot errors and inconsistencies in your writing, ensuring a high level of accuracy and professionalism in your work.

This course will give you an excellent eye for grammar, punctuation, spelling, and sentence structure, so that you write confidently and without mistakes.

  •  The importance of accuracy
  •  Understanding proofreading marks
  •  Common mistakes to avoid
  •  Mastering punctuation rules
  •  Keeping a proofreading checklist

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    "The venue was central and easy to get to. The lunch was just perfect. The structure of the course content was excellent, the pace was just right. The exercises were very useful. Rosie's knowledge was excellent."

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    "Very informative examples, presentation and knowledge. Allowed me to work at my own pace."

    Stanton Williams

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    "Rosie was a really fantastic and patient teacher"

    CITB

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    "Excellent and engaging delivery. I have learnt useful tools and methods that I will definitely be using in my day-job."

    CITB

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    "The course broke down complex grammar and punctuation rules into digestible lessons. I appreciated the real-world examples and exercises that reinforced each concept. I now feel much more confident spotting errors and refining written content. The course helped me develop a sharper eye for detail and a more methodical approach to editing."

    CITB

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Sports Writing Intro

  One day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Find your niche in sports writing. Learn how to produce compelling stories with expert guidance from a sports journalist.

Are you craving a career change?

Unlock new writing skills with our hands-on course.

Learn how to turn a sports event into high-quality copy, and take your professional career to a new level.

  •  What makes sports writing different
  •  Creating engaging copy from interviews
  •  Reshape your thinking
  •  Master short and long form copy
  •  Diversify your portfolio
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Sub-Editing Intro

From £449 + VAT

  Two day    Classroom    Live Online     Private Options

Master the skills you need to become an outstanding sub-editor. Develop an eye for detail and the ability to work quickly under pressure.

Learn the essential principles and techniques of sub editing, including how to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency.

Cultivate a keen eye for detail, detecting errors and improving readability in written work.

  •  The sub-editing process
  •  Checking accuracy, readability, and style
  •  Mastering structure
  •  Spotting common issues and mistakes
  •  Crafting engaging headlines

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    "Excellent personalised course, knowledgeable trainer, good mix of lecture style instruction and practical exercises"

    CPA

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    "The trainer was excellent and very knowledgeable."

    Imperial College Business School

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    "I thought the duration was perfect, and the amount of breaks were in the right rhythm. Overall, super fun and engaging!"

    Resident Advisor

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    "I loved working with examples from our own site, and Patsy was just so personable and fun to work with, I really looked forward to spending time with her each day."

    Resident Advisor

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    "Clear and concise structure for an online course"

    Resident Advisor

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