Writing Team Leader, Leeds

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Due to the growth and development of the our content marketing offering, we’re now looking for an experienced candidate to take on a team leader role to help manage projects and develop content writers.

What you’ll be doing

Inspiring and developing the content writers, to ensure we deliver first-class content with results in mind
Developing the writing, proofing and editing ability of the writing team
Supporting the team to develop their writing for different sectors, brands and TOV
Ensuring attention to detail is front of mind for content projects
Mentoring and line managing the writing team
Leading and managing content projects
Leading the recruitment and development of our external writer team
Creating best of breed content and helping to ensure the writing team follow this example
Reviewing and editing copy to ensure it is high quality
Ensuring our content processes are best practice
Attending relevant current and prospective client meetings as Writing Team Leader
Supporting the Sales and Solutions team on opportunities that come in where necessary to add value as the Writing Team Leader
Supporting the writers and editors on content audit and content plan activity
Supporting Head of Earned Marketing Communications and Workflow Coordinator to manage writing team workload

What you’ll need

Over three years’ experience in a content marketing role
Good people and communication skills
An excellent grasp of the English language
Proof-reading experience and the ability to evaluate content effectively
A good understanding of the impact of content on user experience
An innate understanding of commercial value and measuring the success/failure of a project
A flexible individual, comfortable with a dynamic, fast-paced environment and communicating at all levels
Management or mentoring experience, if possible