Content Manager at Seismic-change.com

What we are looking for

We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Content Manager to join our established marketing team.

About us

At Seismic we have 2 key goals: to be the best place you have ever worked, and to help 10 million people join the shift by 2030.

Along with creating impact through everything we do, connecting and building relationships is a core priority for us. That goes for our relationships with our amazing clients and with our fantastic team of changemakers, made up of a strong mix of B Corp, Net Zero, Reporting and Sustainability Comms experts, throughout the UK and Europe.

We love working with our clients. From SMEs to multinational corporations, we are committed to enabling them to prosper by helping them become ever more impactful forces for good.

All that’s missing is you!

The role and its responsibilities

We're seeking a dynamic Content Manager to spearhead our content initiatives, driving brand awareness and engagement through compelling storytelling and data-driven optimisation. Working as part of our established marketing team, this role is pivotal in shaping our organisation's voice, developing and executing a comprehensive, cross-channel content plan and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful content that resonates with our target audience. 

You will be responsible for the full content lifecycle, from planning and creation to performance analysis and optimisation, while managing supplier relationships and empowering internal teams with engaging content releases.

The exact role definition will be dependent on the desire, capability and experience of the right person.

Key responsibilities are likely to include:

• Content Strategy & Planning:

  • Develop and execute a strategic content plan that directly supports organisational goals, and resonates with our target audience

  • Define and maintain the organisation's tone of voice, evolving our core messaging

  • Through content, demonstrate our thought leadership and create mechanisms for quality lead generation

• Content Creation & Delivery:

  • Oversee the production of diverse content formats: blogs, guides, website copy, videos, event materials, social media, podcast scripts, award submissions, and PR

  • Manage daily content operations on LinkedIn, fostering community engagement

  • Manage external content suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and project excellence

  • Maintain rigorous quality control, ensuring all content is engaging and optimised for each platform

  • Drive internal content awareness, disseminating new releases to maximise team engagement

  • Lead content repurposing initiatives to enhance efficiency and impact

  • Keep up to date with trends in content creation; new formats, favourable mediums and opportunities for lead generation

• Performance Measurement & Optimisation:

  • Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) such as website traffic, engagement, and conversion rates

  • Utilise data insights to identify optimisation opportunities and drive continuous improvement

  • Develop a content planning and creation process that drives efficiency (e.g. batching, repurposing, leveraging AI)

About you 

You believe that humanity and businesses need to make a seismic shift in the right direction and want to apply your creative capabilities to help make that happen. At the same time you want to work in a friendly, collaborative and empathetic team who are delivering impactful projects for high-profile clients.

To be successful in this role you will need the following attributes: 

Essential Skills and Experience:

Skills and Experience:

• Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in a similar content management role

• Exceptional Communication: Proven mastery of copy-writing, editing, and verbal communication

• Strategic Content Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in content strategy, creation, marketing and social media

• Commercial Acumen: Evidence of generating and delivering content strategy linked to commercial outcomes

• SEO Acumen: Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices

• Data-Driven Analysis: Proven ability to analyse data, identify trends, and derive actionable insights

• CMS Proficiency: Experience managing content within content management systems

• AI Integration: Ability to effectively leverage AI tools for research and ideation

• Leading Without Authority: Ability to gain buy-in from wider team for support in achieving content outcomes

• Vendor Management: Ability to work well with (and optimise output from) external partners to achieve objectives within timelines and budget

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Knowledge and passion for corporate sustainability 

• Experience in professional services marketing

• Experience optimising content management processes

• Deeper AI experience to leverage this capability as a true partner for content creation and optimisation

You are action oriented, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy juggling multiple projects and priorities and enjoy just the right amount of time pressure to help keep productive and focused. You are able to flex between being structured and agile to suit the growth stage of the business.

You are a ‘people person’ with a knack for building relationships with a diverse group of people.You are more excited by the opportunities of working for a young, fast growing, ever evolving, purpose-driven business. 

In your first 3 months you will:

• Be introduced to your guide and mentor

• Go through our onboarding programme

• Join our fortnightly Personal Growth sessions

• Begin applying your creative skills and leading our content direction

Location

Ideally you will be within commuting distance of our London office, attending the office (Spitalfields) at least twice per week.

Working hours 

We believe in flexible working hours to better suit our personal lives while being considerate of each other and our clients. We generally work office hours but trust each other to make fair decisions. 

Salary and benefits

• 25 days annual leave per year pro-rata

• An extra day of annual leave for your birthday

• The option to swap up to two Bank Holidays per year to suit your religious/cultural/family/personal needs

• £500 per year professional development budget

  • Plus two days per year professional development time

• £200 per year wellbeing budget

• £200 home office setup budget

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Wellbeing and benefits platform

• Bupa health insurance

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Financial coaching (Bippit)

• …and a roadmap for future benefits as we grow

Seismic is an equal opportunities employer

Seismic recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a world class team and we know we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.