Content Manager

Gateshead, UK (Unknown)

Salary Not AvailableMid LevelPermanent

Posted 2 months ago

Job Summary

Own global content strategy and delivery across channels, manage the always-on calendar, and drive engagement and conversion. Lead cross‑functional collaboration with Digital Communications and agencies, optimise digital journeys, apply SEO and analytics, and explore AI‑powered tooling to improve impact.

  • Own and execute content across websites, blogs, social, email, video, and campaigns.
  • Analyse performance data to maximise reach and ROI.
  • Coordinate global stakeholders and external partners to deliver consistent marketing communications.

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Lead the development and delivery of engaging, audience-focused content across multiple channels and platforms.
  • Own and manage the global always-on communications calendar, ensuring a consistent pipeline of content that drives brand awareness, engagement, and conversion.
  • Create, edit, and manage content across websites, blogs, social media, email marketing, video, podcasts, internal communications, and campaign assets.
  • Work closely with Digital Communications teams to deliver impactful global social media strategies aligned to business priorities and channel best practice.
  • Optimise website content and digital customer journeys, ensuring a seamless and engaging user experience.
  • Utilise SEO best practices, analytics, and customer insights to continually improve content performance and discoverability.
  • Monitor and analyse content performance, making data-driven recommendations to maximise engagement and return on investment.
  • Stay ahead of industry trends and emerging technologies, including AI-powered content creation and optimisation tools, identifying opportunities to drive innovation and efficiency.
  • Manage and optimise the Brand Centre, ensuring brand assets are accessible, accurate, and effectively maintained.
  • Collaborate with agencies and cross-functional stakeholders across global markets to deliver outstanding marketing communications initiatives.

Requirements

  • Degree qualified in Journalism, Marketing, Communications, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience developing engaging content across multiple digital and communications channels.
  • Strong copywriting and editing skills, with the ability to adapt content for different audiences and platforms.
  • Experience managing content strategies and communications calendars within a global or multi-market environment.
  • Excellent understanding of SEO principles, website optimisation, and digital customer journeys.
  • Experience using analytics and reporting tools to measure performance and drive continuous improvement.
  • Knowledge of social media platforms, digital marketing best practices, and emerging technologies, including AI-enabled content tools.
  • Strong project management and organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
  • Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with experience working collaboratively across teams and with external agencies.

Preferred

  • A creative storyteller with a passion for delivering impactful content and exceptional customer experiences.
  • Curious and innovative, always looking for new ways to engage audiences and improve performance.
  • Collaborative and proactive, thriving in fast-paced and dynamic environments.
  • Data-driven and commercially minded, comfortable balancing creativity with measurable outcomes.
  • Highly organised, adaptable, and motivated to continuously improve ways of working.
  • Passionate about marketing excellence and excited by the opportunity to shape global content strategies.
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AkzoNobel

3.9 Glassdoor

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people’s lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It’s what you’d expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that’s dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let’s paint the future together.

Amsterdam, North Holland, NLD
31K employees (1,986 in marketing)
74% recommend to a friend
84% CEO approval

Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
1,525 (5% of company)

Funding

Last Raise
Post IPO Equity, 16 years ago

Funding History

  • Jan 2010
    Post IPO Equity

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
288.5K
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$414
Traffic Source Mix
Search
55.5%
Direct
30.6%
Referral
10.6%
Social
2.3%
Paid
0.9%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~30.9K

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