International Maritime Organization (IMO) is seeking an Editorial Assistant in UK | Salary - £2,689 / Month | Apply by 31 December 2026

IMO Editorial Assistant (Roster) Recruitment 2026 | Apply by 31 December 2026

IMO is seeking to establish a roster of temporary Editorial Assistants to provide full-time linguistic and editorial support within its six language units (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, and Russian) throughout the year. Successful candidates will be assigned to the relevant language unit based on their language fluency.

This is a roster for temporary positions. IMO temporary contracts are limited to a period of up to 1 year. Contracts are issued on a quarterly basis subject to funding, role requirements, and performance. There will be no expectation of conversion of employment to another type of contract.

• Right to Work: Our temporary positions are only open to candidates with the right to work in the UK. Please check your right to work before applying to this role.
• Availability: Candidates are expected to be immediately available or have a short-notice period.
• Language Skills: Fluency in one of the six official languages (English, French, Spanish, Arabic, Chinese, Russian) is required.

• Monthly Salary: £2,689 net per calendar month.
• Tax Status: The salary is free of income tax in the UK.
• Working Arrangements: Hybrid working arrangements are available.

IMO does not charge any application, processing, or training fee at any stage of the recruitment process.

• Date of Issue: 22 August 2025
• Application Deadline: 31 December 2026

• Visit the official IMO Vacancy Portal via the link below.
• Ensure you have the legal right to work in the UK before applying.
• Submit your application online for the roster.

• Apply Online: Click Here to Apply
• IMO Careers: www.imo.org/Careers

• Is this a permanent job? No, this is a temporary roster position with contracts issued on a quarterly basis up to 1 year.
• Do I need a work visa? Yes, you must already have the right to work in the UK to be eligible. IMO does not sponsor visas for this role.
• What is the salary? The salary is £2,689 net per month.
• Can I work remotely? Hybrid working arrangements are available, but you must be based in the UK.