Proven ability in the translation of poetry and a good knowledge of poetry are essential. You need to have an informed appreciation of MPT’s work, and plenty of ideas for its development. Other essential qualifications are an excellent command of the English language, self-motivation, and the ability to deal with a great variety of people and to make and maintain good contacts in the arts world. You need strong ideas for the future of MPT, and a clear sense of how they may be carried through.

You will also need to have relevant experience in publishing, editing, proofing and copy-editing. You will work in collaboration with the Managing Editor, who is responsible for overseeing all financial and administrative matters. Editor and Managing Editor work together to ensure the bi-annual publication of MPT and of occasional pamphlets, and to hold ‘live literature’ events for their promotion. Both are answerable to the Board of Trustees, which meets quarterly.

The Editor will be self-employed and paid £13,500 per annum. The post is part-time, and could be job-shared, so joint applications for it are also acceptable.

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