Job Information
HarperCollins Publishers Cartographic Editor, Collins in Glasgow, United Kingdom
Cartographic Editor, Collins HarperCollins Publishers
Employment Type Full time
Location Hybrid · Glasgow, UK 3+ days in office
Salary £28,500 (GBP)
Seniority Junior
- Closing:11:55pm, 3rd May 2026 BST
Perks and benefits
Work from home option
Healthcare
Retirement benefits
Wellness programs
Employee Assistance Programme
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Extra holiday
Professional development
Mentoring/coaching
Paid volunteer days
Flexible benefits scheme
Cycle to work scheme
Candidate happiness
8.67 (34757)
Job Description
We have two Cartographic Editor roles at Collins, you’ll update the nationwide A–Z street maps and atlases. As one of nine in-house geographers, GIS experts and cartographers, you’ll ensure that our street-level data, used and trusted by the public and government, is accurate and up to date. The role involves developing tools and processes to manage and productise cartographic content for print and digital. You’ll work with the team to evaluate practical applications of AI to speed up and improve map maintenance and update workflows.
Key tasks and accountabilities
Manage the process of updating A-Z street atlases and maps.
Identify and research geographical change in Britain that has an impact on A-Z Maps.
Review communications from councils and other government bodies to identify relevant changes.
Compile detailed editorial instructions for cartographers to carry out relevant updates to the mapping.
Maintain indexes so they are in line with the updated mapping.
Use AI tools to automate repetitive tasks (assessing governance/copyright) and recommend workflow/product improvements while keeping stakeholders informed.
Skills required
Keen interest in geography and a passion for creating authoritative digital geographic content that accurately reflects the world we live in today.
Strong team player who delivers results through effective collaborative working.
A logical thinker with ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
Good decision making and project management skills.
Knowledge of windows and word, excel and GIS packages. Basic understanding of DTP environment mainly Illustrator and Photoshop.
Benefits
Hybrid working model (3 days in the office)
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare cover and life assurance
Summer Hours
Free access to employee assistance programme (24 hour helpline), mental health first aiders, and a wellbeing portal
Employee networks: HC All In (open forum), Elevate (for ethnic minority colleagues), HarperParents, Menopause at Work, Pride at HC, Social Mobility Network and Neurodiversity at Work
Unlimited training on our Learning and Development portal
Virtual GP and eyecare vouchers
Gym membership discount
Charitable donation matching and 2 volunteering days
We're a certified Carbon Neutral company
Free e-books and audiobooks, newspaper subscriptions and discounts on books
Subsidised canteen and retail discounts
Onsite prayer room
At HarperCollins, we value authenticity and integrity in our recruitment process. To ensure a fair and accurate evaluation of all applications, we ask that all responses to assessment questions reflect your own thoughts, experiences, and capabilities. This allows us to fairly assess your knowledge, skills, and experience to determine how they align with the role. We value diverse perspectives and genuine contributions, even if answers are not perfect. The use of AI tools or external assistance to generate responses is discouraged unless explicitly permitted for specific tasks.
If you wish to discuss anything regarding this position and/or your application to this role, please reach out directly tostephanie.jemmett@harpercollins.co.ukwith subject heading ‘Vacancy Query’ plus the job title and we will aim to get back to you within 5 working days.
Please note, if you are interested in the role you would need to submit your application via Applied. We do not accept email applications.