Content jobs in United Kingdom

• Produce communications strategies, materials and content to support engagement with all stakeholders and media contacts.
• Ensure spend on events, campaigns, photographers, design and print is delivered on time and on budget.
• Enhance, promote and protect the Boat Safety Scheme's reputation to meet its strategic objectives.
• Play an important role in the success of the BSS by delivering communications, marketing plans and projects.
• Act as the first point of contact for media enquiries.
• Provide communications support to colleagues, stakeholders - specifically BSS Examiners, navigation and harbour authorities, marine trade, the boating community and specialist teams including but not restricted to fire & carbon monoxide safety partners, accident & investigation media, to help achieve objectives in BSS profile raising and safety awareness campaigns.
• Develop strong relationships with opinion-makers and create relevant training materials for navigation authority staff, BSS Examiners and volunteers.
• Produce news releases, articles, posters, leaflets, blogs, website and social media content, and other communication materials aimed at local, national and international audiences.
• Deliver agreed campaigns (integrating media relations, digital and traditional marketing) to meet the Scheme's strategic goals around influence, e.g. to attract and retain further navigation & harbour authorities to adopt the BSS.
• Lead campaigns to raise awareness of project partners, encouraging deeper engagement and involvement through participatory activities.
• Protect the Scheme's reputation in response to crises and provide professional guidance for BSS spokespeople.
• Collaborate closely with a diverse range of people, balancing the needs of different stakeholders throughout your work.
• Always display the Scheme's values and behaviours, as well as the Trust values, including best practice and promoting diversity and inclusion in all aspects of Trust life.

The position is offered on a remote working basis, with a requirement to attend our main hub spaces or other navigation & harbour authority offices throughout the UK as needed for team working and collaborative meetings. Travel throughout the waterway network is expected for site visits.

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent, ideally in a relevant discipline.

• Understanding of the UK print, broadcast and social media - leisure, specialist and trade - and experience working with journalists.
• Experience contributing to the creative development of new ideas, strategies and stories as part of a communications team.
• Ability to identify, compile and use evidence in effective communication strategies.
• Evidence of delivering integrated campaigns and producing marketing materials for various target audiences.
• Expertise in content creation, including proven technical and campaign copywriting and proofreading skills.
• Experience in communications measurement, including success of campaigns and strategies, and social media monitoring (e.g. using tools such as Hootsuite, Google Analytics, sentiment trackers, etc).
• Experience commissioning new data insights to identify improved customer experience.

• Report writing and data analysis capabilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Salesforce & SAP (beneficial).
• Self‑motivation - ability to work independently with minimal supervision, meet tight deadlines, prioritise effectively and work under pressure in a small team environment.
• Collaborative team player with good influencing skills.
• Excellent understanding of GDPR and other relevant data protection legislation.

• Experience training and liaising with staff and volunteers with varying levels of understanding and competency in social and digital.
• Experience working in a not‑for‑profit environment and safety campaigning.

• Competitive contributory DC pension scheme arrangement, where we will double your contribution to a maximum of 10%.
• 25 days paid holiday (plus paid bank holidays), increasing to up to 30 days after 5 years, plus holiday purchase scheme.
• Home working status with hub facilities available if you need flexibility to work outside of home.
• Free access to specialist counselling on a range of issues, e.g. health, financial, well‑being and domestic matters.
• Access to a range of employee benefits including store discounts, boating holiday discounts and holiday purchase scheme.
• 2 days paid volunteering leave per annum, allowing you to volunteer for a local community project.
• Free fishing facilities across our canal network.

• Seniority Level: Not applicable
• Employment Type: Full‑time
• Job Function: Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing / Editing
• Industries: Civic and Social Organizations