Job Description

Business West helps companies grow, innovate and export. Everything we do contributes to making the South West the best place to live, learn and work. We have a proven track record of connecting people, public bodies and private companies, to nurture a more productive and inclusive business landscape.


We are recruiting for a

Content Creator

to join our team!

THE ROLE

As Content Creator, you will play a key role in building awareness and engagement across digital platforms. You'll support Business West's Innovation Team in their delivery of the Innovate UK Business Growth contract by creating and distributing engaging content across all media platforms and stakeholders, helping to spark meaningful dialogue and enhance our visibility.

ABOUT YOU / ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Content Creation

Strong copywriting skills for digital, print, and PR channels Experience writing press releases and editorial content Ability to research and write engaging, sector-relevant content

Marketing & Communications

Experience with e-marketing campaigns and social media Familiarity with website content management Understanding of marketing materials for events

Media & PR

Experience in media outreach and gaining press coverage Ability to monitor and report on media performance

Video Production

Basic video scripting, shooting, and editing skills are desired, but not essential Comfortable supporting video projects from concept to post-production

Digital Tools & Platforms

Familiarity with digital marketing tools (e.g., email platforms, CMS, social media schedulers) Basic understanding of analytics and reporting tools

WHAT WE OFFER

o BHSF health cash plan scheme


Pension - employer contributions up to 8% Life cover (x4 salary) 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays (rising to 28 days after 3 years' service) Length of service awards Your birthday day off every year 2 paid volunteer days to use each year Subscription to Headspace Cycle to work scheme Employee Assistance Programme to support your wellbeing Enhanced parental leave

HOW TO APPLY

Please download the full application pack which includes the job description, information about Business West and an equal opportunities form

To apply for this role please:

upload your CV - via the relevant vacancy page on our website

upload a covering letter describing your skills and experience, including examples by answering the questions below:

Tell us about a piece of content you've created that had a measurable impact. What was the objective, and what was the outcome?*
How do you stay up to date with digital content trends, especially those relevant to SMEs or public sector communications?*
What do you think the key barrier for business growth is for an innovative business in the current economic climate?*

upload a completed equal opportunities form.

Close date for completed applications:

Monday 28

th

July 2025 at 9.00am

Interview Process: 1

st

interview on Teams/online

week commencing 4

th

August.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the application or recruitment process, please email hrteam@businesswest.co.uk . If you need any help or assistance completing the application process, please let us know and we will be happy to help you.


Business West is committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all staff and job applicants. We aim to create a working environment in which all individuals are able to make best use of their skills, free from discrimination or harassment, and in which all decisions are based on merit.