Group Web Editor - London, United Kingdom - Howden Group Holdings

Howden Group Holdings

Verified Company

London, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

From day one, our mission has been to create an independent business with a unique culture - one that is controlled by the people who work for it.

Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people has always been key to our success.

People come to Howden Group Holdings for lots of different reasons, but they stay for the same one: our culture.

That's what sets us apart, and why we nurture and retain the best talent in the market.

Whatever your priorities - work/life balance, career progression, sustainability, volunteering - you'll find like-minded people driving change at Howden Group.

The role

We are looking for a passionate Web Editor who will play a key role in the development and maintenance of digital content across the Howden Group web estate.

You will be instrumental in bringing to life the Howden brand and tone of voice via big picture thinking and attention to detail execution.

You will be responsible for ensuring our website is regularly updated with relevant content, providing an interesting and exciting window into the world of Howden.

You will be data-driven, having a comprehensive knowledge of our audience base to build an editorial calendar of engaging content for the website.

You will be a skilled writer and researcher, with an eye for detail and an understanding of the special requirements of web writing.

We are looking for someone who ideally has a knowledge of the insurance industry, to research, plan, write and edit digital content.

Responsibilities:

Own key websites across the Group, ensuring they are up to date and reflective of our evergrowing business
Produce and publish new evergreen web content in a creative way
Collaborate with colleagues across the business to surface new content or content ideas
Check content for accuracy, ensure content, company stats and figures are uptodate on digital pages.
Proofread and edit material
Collaborate with professionals (e.g. web designers, marketing executives, business leads) to oversee layout and improve article presentation
Ensure content is optimised for SEO
Work across marketing and business to drive traffic to the website through e.g. social media
Monitor website traffic to understand what content is resonating
Keep track of developments in web technology
Ensure that both the tone of voice and propositional messaging is applied across all website pages, where appropriate.

Requirements and skills- Proven work experience as a web editor- Knowledge of the insurance industry- Editing skills with a demonstrable portfolio of published work- Hands on experience with MS Office, InDesign, Photoshop or other publishing tools- In-depth knowledge of SEO- Familiarity with content management systems (experience with Drupal is a plus)- Excellent writing skills in English- Attention to detail- Creative mind- Understanding of web analytics and how it relates to content performance and user journeys- BSc in English, Journalism, Communications or related field

What do we offer in return?

A career that you define.

Yes, we offer all the usual rewards and benefits - including great healthcare provision, a wide variety of wellbeing offers, competitive salary, generous pensions and more - but we know you expect all that.

What you might not expect is a job where everyone has a voice, where volunteering in the community is part of the day job, and where everyone is encouraged to play a part towards our sustainability goals.

We want people who want to make a difference - not just in the workplace, but in the industry and in the wider community.

Our Culture:
People First

We are proud to be at the global table, but we are most proud of our culture.

It has been built on a single and constant set of principles over more than 25 years, and it has helped us become:

An international group with independence and people at its heart
A home for talent with a unique culture: the biggest small company in the world

The focus on being a People First business has always been at the very heart of the Group.

David's vision was to create an independent business with a unique culture; one that would survive and thrive as a business controlled by the people working for it.

Finding the most talented and entrepreneurial people to join the Group has been and will continue to be key.

Diversity & Inclusion

Additional Job Details

Worker Type:
Permanent