This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (London, 1-2 days a week in the office, to include Tuesdays and some Thursdays/ad hoc as required), 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays and a fantastic pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% after this.

This is a fixed-term role for 12 months. There may be potential in the future for the role to be extended or become permanent, dependent on your performance and suitability, as well as the business needs.

Salary 38,000 – 48,000 per annum

Please note - Only applications that include a cover letter will be considered. Your cover letter will be no longer than the equivalent of one side  of A4  and will highlight your key achievements and skills  that are relevant to the Essential Criteria listed in the Role Profile. Please also share why you have applied for the role and want to work at Which?.

 About the role

We're searching for an outstanding content editor to lead on developing, commissioning and editing advice, reviews and investigative features on food and health topics across Which.co.uk and Which? magazine.

Key responsibilities include: 

• Managing our portfolio of food and health digital content spanning diverse topics from how to buy the best hearing aid to identifying the best tasting champagne.
• Commissioning new and updated content on food and health topics for digital and print channels, from our large in-house team of writers and researchers.
• Regularly interrogating performance data for digital content (SEO, traffic, e-commerce/affiliate journeys, subscriber volumes) and using insight to inform commissioning of new and optimised content.
• Working proactively with the wider editorial team to  inform the overarching content strategy, forward content schedule and the smooth running of our Content department. 

About you:

Though there will be opportunities to commission for Which? magazine, day to day you'll work predominantly on digital reviews and advice content on Which.co.uk, so significant digital content experience is a must - from understanding how to interpret content performance data, to creating search and conversion-optimised content. Perhaps your background is a digital savvy journalist/editor, or you are an experienced content manager looking for a change of pace and emphasis. If your experience includes product and service reviews, even better.

• Exceptional and proven commissioning, editing and writing skills.
• Track record of successfully editing and commissioning high quality, high reach content for consumer audiences across digital channels (print experience also desirable)
• Ability to inspire, organise and set clear direction for others. Excellent communication and influencing skills and the ability to develop positive relationships with key stakeholders
• Passion, knowledge and enthusiasm for relevant consumer topics and able to demonstrate affinity with the Which? audience and mission.
• A numerate, analytical mind with a sharp eye for detail.

The recruitment process for this role involves:-

• One hour interview via Google Meet, to include a pre-set question/discussion topic.  

Benefits

 We also have these benefits for you to consider: 

• 35 hour working week
• Generous 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays & Option to buy additional days
• Excellent pension scheme – when you pay in 3%, Which? pays in 6% (rising to 11% after one year of service.) 
• Discount site Pluxee which offers large %% off every day shopping and holidays 
• Annual Award (depending on employee and company performance)
• Healthcare insurance & Private medical insurance and opportunity to participate in Vitality rewards programme (at 6 months)
• A discretionary death in service benefit provision equivalent to six times your annual salary
• Free access to Which? member content and free access to Which? money & legal helplines 
• Free wills for all Which? employees, plus, partners of employees can make their will at cost price.
• Work from (almost) anywhere” for 4 weeks of the year policy

About Which?

We promote a great work-life balance (all our roles are now hybrid), offering flexible working options in addition to a full time working week (35 hours) e.g. part time or job shares where possible. If you wish to discuss any of these options, please contact the Resourcing team at resourcing@which.co.uk

Which? is the UK's consumer champion, here to make life simpler, fairer and safer for everyone. Read all about us on our website.

At Which? we value diversity and we're committed to creating an inclusive culture where everyone is able to be themselves and to reach their full potential. We are proud that we are in the ‘Top 25 Inclusive Employers' List and currently ranking 3rd.

 We want to receive applications from everyone. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us to understand and create a positive impact for consumers.  

As a Disability Confident Leader, we ensure that everyone can apply and be part of our recruitment processes and so we'll make reasonable adjustments if you need them. For this or any other assistance you need with applying (i.e., would like to apply by phone or post), email recruitment@which.co.uk. Find out more about the Disability Confident Interview Scheme here.

Please note you must meet the essential criteria listed within the Role Profile, to have your application reviewed and we reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any given time due to the number of applications received.