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| Permanent full-time | Ipswich, Suffolk |
At Fleximize, we've lent millions to businesses all over the UK, won a ton of awards, and helped thousands of business owners fulfil their ambitions - but we're just getting started. As we kick on into our next phase of growth, we're looking for people that want to help us in our mission to make life better for business owners, with flexible funding and so much more.
We understand that finance is just one part of running a successful business, which is why we've created a range of initiatives to support our business community as a whole, such as our Knowledge Hub and Member Marketplace.
The Knowledge Hub is an ever-growing collection of over 1000 expertly written business guides and articles, covering everything from tax law to managing employee mental health. As the content manager at Fleximize, you will play a key role in delivering the 'more than finance' components of our mission to our business community.
The Role
We're looking for a dynamic content manager to act as the editor of Fleximize, defining and driving editorial standards and excellence across all content. You will work as part of the in-house marketing team, managing a busy workload and delivering Fleximize's content strategy. You will work with the in-house teams and external agencies to evolve the long-term content strategy and independently oversee the delivery of the content plan.
The Content Manager is responsible for shaping and executing our content strategy to drive engagement, enhance brand awareness, and deliver valuable, informative, and entertaining content to our audience. This role is pivotal in maintaining and growing our online presence.
An experienced Content Manager with a strategic mindset and creative flair, exceptional writing and editing skills. The ideal candidate should be experienced in the financial services industry, be passionate about content marketing and possess the ability to mentor and nurture junior colleagues to create high-quality content.
Reporting to: CMO / Marketing Lead
Responsibilities
- Develop and implement a comprehensive content strategy in line with business objectives.
- Oversee all content creation, including website landing pages and articles, emails, social media content, award entries, leaflets, videos, infographics and press releases.
- Optimise new and existing content for SEO and track content performance.
- Support with content creation across communication and marketing collateral.
- Mentor junior marketing colleagues.
- Liaise with guest writers, freelancers and editors.
- Conduct content audits and maintain an editorial calendar.
- Collaborate with wider teams to ensure content aligns with brand messaging and goals.
- Stay updated on industry trends and content marketing best practices.
- Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
- Creativity and a knack for storytelling.
- Strong mentoring skills.
- Exceptional organisational and project management skills.
- Ability to think strategically and adapt to changing priorities.
- Detail-oriented and committed to producing high-quality content.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Experience targeting B2B audiences within the financial services sector
- Proven cross channel content marketing experience (web, email, social media)
- Proficiency in content management systems (WordPress, Craft CMS).
- Experienced in SEO best practices and content optimisation
Key responsibilities:
Essential Soft Skills:
Essential Hard Skills:
What we're looking for
Ideally, you'll have;
- A degree in English, journalism or creative writing, or a related field is preferred, although demonstrable experience and practical knowledge are highly valued.
- 3 year's experience working in marketing in a content-focused role with significant experience in the finance industry.
- An outstanding portfolio of work (to be provided with your application).
- Confidence, drive and be highly organised.
- Willingness to work hard, contribute to the team, and develop your skillset.
- A brilliant storyteller with a solid understanding of creating different types of content that captures an audience.
Personality traits for good team fit:
- Creative and innovative thinker.
- Collaborative approach and able to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Results-oriented and committed to meeting deadlines.
- Adaptability and a willingness to embrace new technologies and trends.
- Strong interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.
- Passion for staying updated on industry trends and sharing knowledge with the team.
In return you'll get
There are plenty of reasons to join us at Flex HQ. From our modern waterfront office (with a fully-stocked kitchen) to our staff perks, including private medical insurance, employee benefit scheme, and more. We're a friendly bunch at Fleximize, with regular team events and socials, and we’re excited to welcome you into the family. You can expect:
- A competitive salary: we’re committed to equal pay and professional development, so we review salaries annually. We also offer a company-wide pension scheme.
- Generous holiday entitlement: we offer 25 days holiday entitlement, with the added flexibility to buy and sell annual leave days. You get your birthday off too!
- Professional development: career advancement is as important to us as it is to you. We offer training courses and qualifications to develop your skills and knowledge. Taking time to attend webinars and in-person seminars that can help you in your role is also encouraged.
- Healthcare benefits: all team members get private healthcare as standard, which can even be extended to cover your family. We also offer a generous sick pay scheme, company death-in-service insurance, and an enhanced maternity pay scheme.
- Perks & discounts: everyone gets access to exclusive discount codes and offers on hundreds of high-street and online stores.
- Free breakfast every day: our kitchen is filled with fresh fruit, cereals, and other goodies to start your day right.
- Team socials: regular team outings give us all a chance to have fun and relax, whether it’s an escape room, theme park, football match, or evening at the local table tennis bar.
The interview process
Our interview process involves three stages:
- Face-to-face interview (45 mins – 1 hour): If the hiring manager feels you’re a good fit from the initial chat, you’ll be invited to a face-to-face interview at Fleximize HQ.
- Skills task: this stage consists of a role-specific test that will be either conducted at the time of the interview or sent via email for completion over a couple of days.
- Meet the team: if you get to this stage, you will be invited to go into the office to meet the team. This will allow both parties to set expectations and ensure the role is a good fit for the candidate.
Ready to apply?
To apply, please email a CV and content portfolio* to [email protected]. Want to find out more? Click the button below to find out more about life at Flex HQ.
*Any application submitted without a portfolio will not be considered.
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