Job Description

Basic Salary: Up to \xc2\xa324,000 Benefits: 30 days Annual Leave (rising to 35 days with length of service) + Bank Holidays, Company Pension, Life Assurance x2, Employee Discount Scheme & Free Parking Location: Hybrid \xe2\x80\x93 Work from home with occasional travel to Head Office in Bromsgrove If you\xe2\x80\x99re an experienced Content Writer looking for a new, exciting challenge, this is the role for you. We are seeking a talented, experienced and creative Content Writer to join our dynamic marketing team. As a Content Writer, you will be responsible for creating engaging and lead-generating content that aligns with our brand\'s tone and resonates with our target audience. Your role will be essential in driving brand awareness and engagement through well-crafted content across various digital platforms. This is a hybrid working role with some occasional travel to our Bromsgrove office required. Role Details The chosen candidate will support the growth of the community through the production of high-quality and original content, including blog posts, articles, web copy and social media updates. Working closely with the SEO Manager, you will play a key role in helping develop content strategies for our brands, and you will be required to develop close working relationships with all internal stakeholders. This is a hands-on role requiring an attention to detail and an understanding of brand voice and tone. You will be required to align your output with our SEO strategy to produce optimised, keyword orientated content that reflects Google\xe2\x80\x99s E-E-A-T recommendations. This position necessitates a strong sense of autonomy, as you will be accountable for meeting deadlines, efficiently managing your workload, and working within a collaborative team environment. Part of the role will involve working closely with the wider marketing team to identify gaps in content and flag issues with existing content. You will report directly to the SEO Manager.
The chosen candidate will have the following:

• At least one year\xe2\x80\x99s experience in a copywriting role
• Excellent English writing skills
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team
• Excellent research skills
• Ability to proof-read own and others\xe2\x80\x99 work
• Proactive and resourceful with a \xe2\x80\x98can-do\xe2\x80\x99 attitude
• High level of attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Capacity to prioritise and work on multiple projects
• Outstanding communication and collaboration skills

The following criteria are desirable but not essential:

• Experience of Asana and web CMS platforms (Umbraco, WordPress)
• A university degree, ideally in a related field
• Understanding of SEO best practice
• Experience in an agency environment
• A portfolio of published writing

If you would like to find out a little more about this role or if you have any questions, please get in touch with our SEO Manager Amanda Baldwin via email (amanda.baldwin@polariscommunity.co.uk). The successful candidate will be required to complete a standard DBS Check, cost of which will be met by Polaris. Polaris is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates. Polaris is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.