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The Times is seeking an enthusiastic, meticulous crossword editor to manage and curate our cryptic crosswords.,

• Commission and edit Times Cryptic, Quick Cryptic and Cryptic Jumbo crosswords and Cryptic Quintagrams, maintaining the title's high standards.
• Contribute Times Cryptic, Quick Cryptic and Cryptic Jumbo crosswords to supplement commissioned work.
• Provide puzzles in the appropriate formats for print and online production in The Times, and where necessary for syndication to other outlets.
• Manage a roster of contributors, recruiting new crossword compilers as necessary to ensure a consistent supply of quality crosswords.
• Maintain good relations with compilers and communicate edits clearly in a professional manner.
• Manage finances for crossword contributors to ensure compilers receive timely payments.
• Take responsibility for the Times Guide for Crossword Setters, revising and updating it as necessary to ensure cluing style is fair and consistent.
• Respond to queries from solvers relating to the content of crosswords.
• Select and check puzzles from output for publication in annual Times Cryptic, Quick Cryptic and Cryptic Jumbo crossword books.
• Represent The Times crosswords at events such as The Times Crossword Championship.
• Promote Times cryptic crosswords on social media and by engaging with solvers on online forums., To do this, we believe our employees must represent different backgrounds, perspectives and experiences. We strive to maximise and encourage every individual's potential and ensure everyone feels valued. We support this through our Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Strategy, which focuses on three main priorities - attracting talent from a wider, more representative pool, developing equity programmes to drive better representation in our leadership, and ensuring diversity and inclusivity in our workforce as well as the journalism and content we produce. We also currently have 12 employee led networks and groups that support our strategy and connect like minded employees socially.
  
  You will have a good understanding of cryptic clue-writing along with ideas for how to develop Times puzzles for new audiences in a digital age., Experience of crossword compiling and an understanding of what makes for a good puzzle
• Exceptional interpersonal skills and a record of developing positive relationships with colleagues
• Highly organised with strong planning and problem-solving skills
• Ability to gain proficiency with complex digital systems
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Experience working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams
• Experience of liaising with readers and/or members of the public
• An understanding of editorial compliance and regulatory issues
  
  Some of our benefits include:
• Maternity leave up to 18 weeks full basic salary & paternity leave up to 2 weeks
• Wide range of training available, plus full LinkedIn Learning access
• Private medical insurance including coverage for pre-existing conditions
• Discounted gym memberships, free ClassPass at Home, weekly virtual yoga classes
• 'Bikes for Work' and 'Electric Car' scheme
• Up to 60% discount on Harper Collins books
• Access to exclusive events and competitions with exciting brands such as talkSPORT, Virgin Radio UK & The Times. Weekly virtual panel chats with top journalists and celebrities
• Access to wellbeing benefits such as EAP, physio/massage and counselling
• A generous pension scheme with employer contributions of up to 5%
• 30 days holiday, plus bank holidays and up to 4 volunteering days per year