Copywriter and Content Editor

Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, UK (Hybrid)

£34K/yr – £40K/yrEntry LevelFull time

Posted 3 weeks ago

Job Summary

Own end‑to‑end content creation and governance across campaigns and channels, driving brand‑consistent, SEO‑fed copy and AI‑assisted workflows while ensuring website content is clear, accurate and accessible.

  • Develop content from briefs into engaging concepts
  • Manage and optimise website content and SEO initiatives
  • Lead governance and adoption of AI-powered content tools

Job Description

Responsibilities

  • Write, review and edit copy to create engaging, on-brand and search-optimised content, from course pages to campaign copy, across our channels.
  • Develop content aligned to briefs and campaign objectives.
  • Lead in the adoption, use and governance of AI-supported content tools.
  • Manage website content, ensuring clarity, accuracy, accessibility, and consistency.
  • Develop and carry out search optimisation planning and implementation.

Requirements

  • Experience in content editing and copywriting roles producing high-quality written content across formats and channels for different audiences.
  • Excellent ideation, development and problem-solving skills, able to translate briefs into compelling, actionable concepts and resolve content creation and content management challenges.
  • Experience in website content management, including CMS systems (ideally Drupal), and analytics tools.
  • Excellent editing and proofreading skills.
  • Excellent understanding of brand identity and experience in applying guidelines.
  • The ability to collaborate with colleagues, stakeholders and external production partners.
  • Strong organisational and planning skills.
  • Strong understanding of and experience in SEO and GEO.
  • A degree or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

  • 36 days annual leave, inclusive of Bank Holidays
  • Defined benefits pension schemes
  • Flexible working options
  • Family-friendly initiatives
  • Career and professional development opportunities
  • Support for health & mental wellbeing
  • Discounts on shopping
  • Rental deposit scheme
  • Public transport season ticket loans
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Salaries

Posted range

£34K/yr – £40K/yr

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Marketing Team

Marketing Team Size
384 (2% of company)
Median Tenure
5.1 years
Marketing Roles Posted (Last 30 Days)
2

Funding

Last Raise
Series Unknown, 1 years ago

Traffic Signals

Monthly Visitors
6.8M
Monthly Google Ads Budget
$88.8K
Traffic Source Mix
Search
49.6%
Direct
42.8%
Referral
6%
Social
0.7%
Paid
0.8%

Headcount Trend

Current headcount: ~20.3K

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