Job Description

Newsletter Editor - Money
Salary 50,000 to 60,000 (depending on experience)
Permanent
Hybrid - London/Folkestone
The Newsletter Editor is accountable for the creation and delivery of Saga Money content strategy which plays a crucial part in building Saga's authority and trust as a provider of financial services.
This role has responsibility for the strategic planning, execution and growth of the Saga Money Newsletter and associated Money News content. This position requires operating at all levels, from high-level strategic planning to detailed editorial oversight and hands-on delivery. This requires a deep understanding of both the audience and the competitive landscape and applying that knowledge to improve content and its performance.
This role will work cross-functionally to define and implement a content roadmap that improves reach, customer engagement and commercial performance, and ensures adherence to regulatory standards, including the FCA Consumer Duty.
We work in a hybrid way at Saga both at home and in the office. This role requires you to be working from our London office a minimum of 2-3 times a week, allowing us to collaborate and share success as a business.
Role Responsibility

• Responsible for designing and executing a content strategy that supports the overall business strategy and works in harmony with the commercial goals of Saga Money and Saga Publishing

• Oversee the content creation process end-to-end, from commissioning a network of freelance financial journalists to briefing them on key considerations, to hands-on editing, optimisation and checking of content to ensure it is of high quality.

• Work to improve acquisition and drive growth, performance and commercial outcomes for the Money Newsletter.

• Translate performance and search data into actionable insights to continuously refine and inform future content strategy, SEO opportunities, and A/B testing decisions.

• Lead the strategic selection and prioritisation of content, aligning with business priorities, newsletter strategy, and actionable insights from SEO data, website analytics, and email performance.

• Act as the final editorial authority on all content, giving writers feedback and editing content to ensure the highest standards of accuracy, brand voice and quality, including on complex financial topics.

• Optimise all content for performance and brand, to enhance SEO, user engagement and commercial outcomes.

• Champion the FCA's Consumer Duty principles throughout the entire content lifecycle, ensuring all output meets regulatory requirements and is accurate, clear, and designed to achieve good customer outcomes.

• Proactively identify and act upon reactive, topical content opportunities by continuously monitoring the financial news agenda.

• Collaborate with colleagues from Money and Publishing so that content is disseminated on all relevant channels to support business strategy and commercial goals.

• Work collaboratively and proactively with internal and external partners to ensure that work is published on schedule - identifying any blockers and proactively seeking resolution.

• Act as a source of expertise and best practice for SEO and content for Saga Publishing and Money teams as required.

• Embed a culture of high performance and continuous improvement in response to data-led insights and organisational and audience needs.

• Keep up-to-date with industry best practices, technology trends and competitor landscape.

• Budget responsibility for Newsletter and Money News content.

The Ideal Candidate

• Exceptional editorial skills - Including a meticulous eye for detail and the ability to handle complex financial and tax-related topics with complete accuracy.
• Understanding of compliance and regulatory requirements for content in a regulated business.
• Proven experience developing and executing content strategy.
• Experience of working in a matrix working environment where facilitation and networking skills are core to resolving complex cross-departmental problems.
• Expert SEO knowledge.
• Experience of analytics tools such as Adobe Analytics and Google Analytics and using them to inform content decisions.
• Proven experience of designing data-informed content strategies.
• Experience with using workflow systems such as Airtable and supporting others in their use, and in optimising their use to support planning, tracking and operational efficiencies.
• Experience with content management systems such as Sitecore.
• Excellent communication - Strong interpersonal and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and to build positive working relationships at all levels across functions and teams, facilitating effective collaboration and resolution.
• Strategic and analytical skills - Capable of analysing and interpreting complex qualitative and quantitative data, translating this into actionable insights and strategic adjustments.
• Project management - Ability to manage and deliver projects on time, to high standards.
• Highly organised and adaptable - Ability to solve problems, adapt to changes in priorities, and to balance multiple projects and tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong presentation skills and enthusiasm for sharing insights with others, and to incorporate these insights into effective strategic decision-making.
• Ability to operate at strategic as well as implementation level.
• Understanding of an over-50s audience and the content that resonates with them.

Saga Values: Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special
Package Description
At Saga we recognise that our people make us special. We believe our colleagues deserve rewards for the excellence they demonstrate every single day, that's why we have put together an amazing benefits package for all colleagues.
BENEFITS AVAILABLE TO ALL COLLEAGUES:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave - 5 extra days
• Pension scheme matched up to 10%
• Company performance related annual bonus - Up to 5%
• Life assurance policy on joining us, 4 x salary
• Wellbeing programme
• Colleague discounts including family discounts on cruises, holidays and insurance
• Range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• Grandparents leave
• Income protection
• Access to Saga Academy, our bespoke learning platform

About the Company
Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. We're one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high-quality products and exceptional standards of service. Our product portfolio includes cruises, holidays, insurance, personal finance products and our Saga Magazine.
We aim to be the most-trusted brand for older people in the UK. Our focus on delivering exceptional products and service empowers our colleagues to create moments that are personal and special for our customers and for each other. Our values underpin our approach and help guide us to deliver our purpose.
We're committed to making sure that colleagues can be their best, be themselves and make a difference - more than anywhere else. We do this by creating a truly inclusive culture, where all colleagues can bring their full and authentic selves to work and be treated with dignity and respect in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.
Thanks to our people, Saga has been ranked 6th in the UK's Best Employers 2025 by the Financial Times and Statista. This recognition, based on the voices of 20,000 employees across the UK, is a testament to the great culture we've built together. This award belongs to all our colleagues who collectively make Saga a fantastic place to work.
We are champions of age inclusivity and signatories of the Age-Friendly Employer Pledge, we are proud of our multigenerational teams we have in place. We're also a committed Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
Your application will have fair consideration, and you'll receive personal communication throughout your applicant journey when you apply to join Saga.
For more information on our DEI policies, colleague stories and other opportunities across the business, please visit Jobs and careers with Saga
Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.
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