Senior Content Editor

Marie Curie is the UK's leading end of life charity. We are here for anyone with an illness they're likely to die from, and those close to them. Whatever the illness, wherever you are, we're with you to the end. We bring 75 years of experience and leading research to the care we give you at home, in our hospices and over the phone. And we push for a better end of life for all by campaigning and sharing research to change the system. Marie Curie is a charity working across the UK and we need your support to do our vital work.

In this creative and varied writing and editing role, you'll work closely with the design team to create engaging content and creative solutions across Marie Curie's digital and print communications. Your experience could have been gained in the charitable, public or private sectors. What's important is that you know what makes for great content, whether it's an expertly crafted strapline, a thought-provoking video or a powerful story that inspires someone to take action. This is a fast-paced role working with a wide variety of internal teams on a broad range of projects across fundraising, brand and services.

You'll support the charity's strategic objectives through the writing, editing and project management of content across major brand and fundraising campaigns for Marie Curie channels, including web, email, paid digital marketing, print marketing, publications, video, pitches and more. You'll create compelling content that drives the conversation, sparks interest and fuels debate. What's important is that you know what makes for great content, whether it's an expertly crafted strapline, persuasive fundraising copy, a thought-provoking story or a powerful idea that inspires someone to act.

Your main tasks:
- Write, edit and proofread content for the charity, across digital and print communications. Ensure all copy is engaging, clear, concise, accurate and adheres to brand guidelines.
- Work closely with internal teams to deliver on briefs, working to understand their content needs, developing creative responses, working with them to develop solutions, building strong working relationships and managing content delivery in a timely fashion.
- Uphold the charity's brand through all our content, ensuring editorial quality, consistent style and tone of voice in keeping with the charity's branding and messaging guidelines.
- Build relationships with staff and volunteers across the charity - especially in our direct services - to support the creation of authentic Marie Curie content.
- Support the rest of the content team to develop their writing skills, proactively building their capabilities in creative ways.
- Work as part of broader project teams incorporating specialists in design, production, public relations marketing, fundraising and digital.
- Support the rest of the content team to develop their writing skills, proactively building their capabilities in creative ways.

Key requirements:
- Proven experience as a writer/editor in an in-house communications or agency setting, producing content for multimedia campaigns across various channels.
- Exceptional copywriting, editing, and proofreading skills with keen attention to detail.
- Ability to adapt writing style and approach to suit a variety of topics and audiences. Understanding of the charity sector and sensitivities of end-of-life care.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills, with the ability to plan and deliver multiple projects simultaneously.
- Strong communication skills, including influencing and advising stakeholders at all levels.
- Experience in using online content management systems.
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To apply, please send us your most recent CV and a cover letter detailing your experience, how you meet the person specification and why you would like to work for Marie Curie.
Salary: £34,500-£38,324.00 per annum plus London allowance if applicable
Hours/Contract: Permanent contract - 35 hours per week
Based: Hybrid-Home/Embassy Gardens(minimum 1 day a fortnight in the office)
Benefits you'll LOVE:
- Flexible working. We're happy to discuss flexible working at the interview stage.
- 25 days annual leave (exclusive of Bank Holidays)
- Marie Curie Group Personal Pension Scheme (we will match your contribution up to 7.5%)
- Loan schemes for bikes; computers and season tickets
- Continuous professional development opportunities.
- Industry-leading training programmes
- Wellbeing and Employee Assistance Programmes
- Enhanced bereavement, family friendly and sickness benefits
- Access to Blue Light Card membership
- Subsidised Eye Care

Marie Curie is committed to its values, which underpin our work. We take stringent steps to ensure that the people who join our organisation through employment or volunteering, are suitable for their roles and are committed to safeguarding all our people from harm. This includes our staff, volunteers and all those who use or come into contact with our services. We are dedicated to creating not just a safe place to work but also a supportive and rewarding one.
We are committed to a world where everyone can thrive and fulfil their potential. We are devoted to the social justice imperatives and organisational benefits of full diversity, inclusion and equity in the workplace, and are a Stonewall champion. We actively encourage and welcome applications from candidates of diverse cultures, perspectives and lived experiences.
We're happy to accommodate any requests for reasonable adjustments. Please email any requests to recruitment@mariecurie.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early.  Agencies need not apply.