Helen Leech
About Helen Leech
Helen Leech is an Editorial Manager at Mind, where she has worked since 2019. She has extensive experience in editorial roles across various publishing organizations and holds multiple academic qualifications in publishing and market research.
Work at Mind
Helen Leech has been serving as the Editorial Manager at Mind since 2019. In this role, she oversees editorial projects and manages content development initiatives. Prior to her current position, she held several roles at Mind, including Senior Editorial Officer from 2014 to 2019 and Editorial Information Officer for a brief period in 2014. Her experience at Mind spans over five years, contributing to various editorial functions within the organization.
Education and Expertise
Helen Leech has a diverse educational background. She earned a BA in East Asian Studies from The University of Sheffield, completing her studies in 2008. She furthered her education by obtaining a PGCert in Publishing from University College London in 2010. In addition, she achieved the MRS Advanced Certificate in Market and Social Research from BPP Learning Media in 2014. Most recently, she studied Trade Union Studies at Anglia Ruskin University, receiving Workplace Representatives accreditation in 2020.
Background
Helen Leech began her career in publishing with an internship at Greenleaf Publishing in 2009. She subsequently worked at John Wiley and Sons as an Editorial Intern and at Pearson plc in various roles, including Editorial Assistant and Development Editor. Her experience in the publishing industry spans over a decade, with a focus on editorial management and content development.
Professional Experience
Throughout her career, Helen Leech has held multiple positions in the publishing sector. After her internship at Greenleaf Publishing, she worked at Pearson plc from 2010 to 2014, where she gained experience as an Editorial Assistant and later as a Development Editor. Her roles at Mind have allowed her to develop a strong foundation in editorial practices, culminating in her current position as Editorial Manager.