Content Development Editor

Salary: £35,237 - £44,046 | €51,382 - €64,227, negotiable depending on experience Job Type: Full-Time, Fixed term until 30 June 2028 (37.5 hours per week in Cardiff or 40 hours per week in The Hague) Location: The Hague, Netherlands | Cardiff, UK Hybrid working: 1 day per week in the office preferred, open to discussing alternative arrangements About the IB The International Baccalaureate provides world-class educational services to over 6,000 schools across 160 countries.

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About the job

The International Baccalaureate provides its services and documents in English, French and Spanish, with selected content available in additional languages. Within Multilingual Editorial Production, the Content Development Editor guides and advises internal authors on the writing, development and publication of curriculum-related content.

The role enhances the end-user experience and maximises readability while preserving the essence of the message, with consideration for internationalisation, translatability, content reuse and user experience design. Working collaboratively with content creators, product teams, production editors and translation colleagues, you will help ensure high-quality English content is clear, consistent, accessible and ready for multilingual publication.

Work closely with content authors to development edit English-language content, improving readability, structure and value for end users. Copy edit and rework content for grammar, consistency, terminology, tone and adherence to the IB house style. Act as the key editorial contact for English-language and content queries on assigned project teams.

Monitor editorial activity against agreed content plans, schedules, scope, budgets and quality standards, communicating changes as required. Complete in-house editorial tasks including development editing, copy editing, proofreading and final proofing. Prepare final English manuscripts for production and translation in the agreed format, on time and within budget.

Commission appropriate freelance editorial resources, provide project guidance and review the quality of completed work. Contribute to English house style and writing guidance, and provide advice or training to colleagues across the organisation. Advise content teams on content organisation, templates, procedures and output formats to improve understanding and consistency.

Proven content development and/or editorial experience in a content delivery environment (minimum 4 years), preferably in an educational context. This should include personally carrying out editorial work, dealing with external suppliers and working on a variety of print and online publications. Possess an excellent, native (or equivalent) command of the English language.

Working knowledge of at least one other IB language (French, Spanish, etc.) is an advantage. Exceptional time management, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills. Demonstrative ability to simplify complex ideas for a diverse audience. Experience delivering presentations and/or training is preferred Familiarity with plain English writing/editing and managing content for translation.

Problem solving skills with a focus on practical outcomes. Exhibits negotiation skills and experience managing large, long-term projects. Agile and focused when facing changes in deadlines, scope, or authorship. Displays meticulous attention to detail and consistent accuracy. Familiarity with publishing technology and authoring tools.

Experience with IB programs, international education standards, or educational materials is advantageous.

Benefits

Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary 10% employer pension contribution with a 3% employee contribution Enhanced family friendly benefits 25 Days Annual Leave plus public holidays. The opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of leave each year. Life assurance 4x annual salary Flexible working hours (core hours are 10am-12pm and 2pm-3pm), 37.

5 hours per week Paid volunteering leave Excellent continuous professional development Netherlands employees: Flexible benefits allowance equivalent to 1.5% of Annual Salary to spend on benefits or as addition to salary Flexible working (core hours are 10am-3.30pm), 40 hours per week 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, plus opportunity to purchase up to 5 days of leave each year.

Bicycle scheme IB Pension Life insurance 2x annual salary Travel and work from home allowance Health insurance allowance Disability insurance Excellent continuous professional development Opportunity & Belonging We are committed to building a working environment that values respect, diversity, and compassion. The International Baccalaureate is proud to be an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all qualified applicants.

As a global employer, we adhere to all relevant employment legislation in the countries in which we operate, and we’re happy to provide any reasonable support or adjustments as needed to ensure applicants can fully participate in our recruitment process. Applications will close at 23:55 GMT on 29 October 2026.