Video Editor - UK Security Clearance Mandatory

Video Editor - 6-Month FTC (January Start)
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Salary: £45,000-£50,000 per annum
Security Clearance: MUST already hold active UK government security clearance and be able to provide proof

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Video Editor to join a creative team on a 6-month fixed-term contract starting in January. You'll work across a range of government-related projects, producing high-quality video content for social and digital channels.

This is a fast-moving and sensitive environment where sound judgement, accuracy, and discretion are essential.

What You'll Do

• Edit and produce high-quality short-form and long-form video content

• Create platform-specific edits for TikTok, Reels, YouTube, and other social channels

• Enhance narrative and visual storytelling through creative editing

• Add graphics, titles, subtitles, and sound design where required

• Collaborate with designers, creatives, and project managers to deliver work on brief and to deadline

• Maintain high production standards and consistency across all outputs

About You

• Proven experience as a Video Editor with a strong digital and social portfolio

• Advanced skills in Adobe Premiere Pro (essential); After Effects preferred

• Confident editing for social platforms and aware of current trends

• Experience working on sensitive or government-related communications is advantageous

• Strong eye for pacing, narrative flow, and visual detail

• Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment

• Based in London and comfortable with hybrid working

• MUST already hold active UK government security clearance and be able to provide proof (applications without clearance cannot be considered)

Contract Details

• 6-month fixed-term contract, starting January

• Hybrid working, London-based

• Salary: £45,000-£50,000 depending on experience

Sphere Digital Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.