Content Manager

Content Manager
Hybrid (within or outside the UK, with occasional travel to our London office)
(International maximum + or – 2 hours from GMT/BST)

About us

The International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) is a policy and action research organisation promoting sustainable development and linking local priorities to global challenges. We are based in London and work on five continents with some of the world’s most vulnerable people to strengthen their voices in the decision-making arenas that affect them. With more than 150 members of staff working with associates and partners around the world, IIED has been at the forefront of evidence-based policymaking in sustainable development for over 50 years.

IIED is going through an exciting change process to be fit for the future, and we are seeking exceptional, collaborative people to be part of that change.

We are now looking for a Content Manager to join the team on a full-time, maternity cover contract until 31st May 2025.

The benefits

– Salary of £52,244 – £58,963 per annum (pro rata)
– 25 days’ annual leave per year (pro rata)
– Closure between Christmas and new year with additional paid holiday
– 7.5% employer’s pension contributions
– An employee protection scheme offering a flexible menu of benefits
– An interest-free season-ticket loan
– A cycle-to-work scheme offering tax savings on the cost of purchasing a bike for travel to and from work
– An employee assistance programme
– Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption policies
– Enhanced sick pay entitlements
– Flexible working options
– Support for learning and development
– Compassionate leave up to ten days per annum
– Dependants leave
– Eye tests and glasses
– Therapy treatment

This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced content editor and creator with an understanding of, and experience working with, policy-oriented research content to join our Communications team.

You’ll have the chance to use your skills to produce the best content possible for the audiences identified, published at the moment to achieve the most impact.

What’s more, you’ll be making our research widely accessible, helping to spread the word about our crucial work.

So, if you think that you’ve got the skills and experience we are looking for, we can’t wait to hear from you.

The role

As Content Manager, you will initiate, manage, develop, write, edit and evaluate a wide range of strategic content across our print and digital channels.

You will collaborate with experienced researchers and partners, translating complex research topics and results into clear and accessible messages for the appropriate audience.

You will develop an understanding of our research material and its relevance for influencing change, presenting this to a variety of audiences in a way that maximises understanding while retaining research integrity.

Alongside digital content, you will ensure that our key audiences in the global South have access to our print materials, overseeing the creation of well-written and engaging content across the print-digital spectrum, from short briefings to opinion pieces, animations, podcasts and photo stories.

Additionally, you will:

– Commission and manage creative agencies and freelance suppliers
– Train and mentor colleagues
– Suggest communications and engagement tactics

About you

To be considered as Content Manager, you will need:

– Experience of writing and editing content to short deadlines
– Experience of communications, project and budget management, including M&E
– Experience of editorial work with researchers or academics
– Experience of managing creative suppliers and a pool of freelancers
– Experience of working with research material and how to present this in different formats to a variety of audiences
– Excellent knowledge of business relevant software (word processing, scheduling
software, spreadsheets, presentation software)
– A good understanding of the environment and sustainable development issues, and of
policy-oriented research content

Closing date: 21st April 2024.
Interviews are likely to take place on w/c 29th April 2024 or 6th May 2024.

Please note, as part of the interview process, there will be a written task.

IIED is a hybrid working organisation, and you are likely to be working from home most of the time. As such, you will need a suitable place to work and a reliable, fast internet connection.

Other organisations may call this role Senior Communications Manager, Managing Editor, Communications Lead, or Content Creation Lead.

Webrecruit and International Institute for Environment and Development are equal opportunities employers, value diversity and are strongly committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and all applicants for employment. Equal opportunities are the only acceptable way to conduct business and we believe that the more inclusive our environments are, the better our work will be.

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