What we are looking for
We are looking for a passionate and highly motivated Content Lead to join our established marketing team.
About us
Here at Seismic we have a two-part vision: to help 10 million people join the shift by 2030 and to be the best place we have ever worked.
We know that’s an ambitious vision. That means challenging ourselves and our clients every day, striving for growth, and delivering real impact.
We foster a culture of continuous learning and mutual support, ensuring every changemaker feels empowered to grow and contribute their best.
We are not just talking about change; we are actively driving it. We ourselves are a B Corp and our team of B Corp, Net Zero, Reporting and Sustainability Comms experts collaborates to deliver measurable impact for clients ranging from innovative SMEs to global corporations. You can read some of their stories here.
We’re a close-knit team, working together towards a shared vision. All that’s missing is you!
The role and its responsibilities
We're seeking a dynamic Content Lead to spearhead our content initiatives, driving brand awareness and engagement through compelling storytelling and data-driven optimisation. Working as part of our go-to-market team, this role is pivotal in shaping our organisation's voice, developing and executing a comprehensive, cross-channel content plan and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful content that resonates with our target audience.
You will be expected to lead this function and proactively communicate your plans and rationale. You will be responsible for the full content lifecycle, from planning and creation to performance analysis and optimisation, while managing supplier relationships and empowering internal teams with engaging content releases.
The exact role definition will be dependent on the desire, capability and experience of the right person.
Key responsibilities are likely to include:
Content Strategy & Planning:
Develop and execute a strategic content plan that directly supports organisational goals, and resonates with our target audience
Define and maintain the organisation's tone of voice, evolving our core messaging
Through content, demonstrate our thought leadership and create mechanisms for quality lead generation
Content Creation & Delivery:
Oversee the production of diverse content formats: blogs, guides, website copy, videos, event materials, social media, podcast scripts, award submissions, and PR
Manage daily content operations on LinkedIn, fostering community engagement
Manage external content suppliers, ensuring timely delivery and project excellence
Maintain rigorous quality control, ensuring all content is engaging and optimised for each platform
Drive internal content awareness, disseminating new releases to maximise team engagement
Lead content repurposing initiatives to enhance efficiency and impact
Keep up to date with trends in content creation; new formats, favourable mediums and opportunities for lead generation
Performance Measurement & Optimisation:
Track and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) such as website traffic, engagement, and conversion rates
Utilise data insights to identify optimisation opportunities and drive continuous improvement
Develop a content planning and creation process that drives efficiency (e.g. batching, repurposing, leveraging AI)
About you
You believe that humanity and businesses need to make a seismic shift in the right direction and want to apply your strategic and tactical content capabilities to help make that happen. At the same time you want to work in a friendly, collaborative and empathetic team who are delivering impactful projects for high-profile clients. You will especially enjoy working at Seismic if you have a growth mindset and are comfortable with uncertainty, as we are a fast-growing, agile and evolving business.
To be successful in this role you would need the following attributes:
Essential Skills and Experience:
Experience: Minimum 2 years experience in a similar content management role
Exceptional Communication: Proven mastery of copy-writing, editing, and verbal communication
Strategic Content Expertise: Demonstrated proficiency in content strategy, creation, marketing and social media
Commercial Acumen: Evidence of generating and delivering content strategy linked to commercial outcomes
SEO Acumen: Strong understanding of SEO principles and best practices
Data-Driven Analysis: Proven ability to analyse data, identify trends, and derive actionable insights
CMS Proficiency: Experience managing content within content management systems
AI Integration: Ability to effectively leverage AI tools for research and ideation
Leading Without Authority: Ability to gain buy-in from wider team for support in achieving content outcomes
Vendor Management: Ability to work well with (and optimise output from) external partners to achieve objectives within timelines and budget
Desirable Skills and Experience
Knowledge and passion for corporate sustainability
Experience in professional services marketing
Experience optimising content management processes
Deeper AI experience to leverage this capability as a true partner for content creation and optimisation
You are proactive, have a keen eye for detail and enjoy juggling multiple projects and priorities and enjoy just the right amount of time pressure to help keep productive and focused. You are a ‘people person’ with a knack for building relationships.
You are more excited by the opportunities of working for a young, fast growing, ever evolving, purpose-driven business than for a large corporate.
You are excited by the opportunity of joining a high-performance team within a fast-growing, ever-evolving, purpose-driven business. Find out more about the team here: https://www.seismic-change.com/team/.
Location
Ideally you will be within commuting distance of our London office (Waterloo), and present in the office at least twice per week.
Working hours
We believe in flexible working hours to better suit our personal lives while being considerate of each other and our clients. We generally work office hours but trust each other to make fair decisions. We are also open to discussing part-time work arrangements.
Salary and benefits
We invest in our changemakers’ growth and well-being. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your professional development, personal life, and overall health. In addition to a competitive salary (commensurate with experience), benefits include:
25 days annual leave per year pro-rata
An extra day of annual leave for your birthday
The option to swap up to two Bank Holidays per year to suit your religious/cultural/family/personal needs
£500 per year professional development budget
Plus two days per year professional development time to support your continuous learning and career advancement
£200 per year wellbeing budget
£200 home office setup budget
Employee Assistance Programme
Wellbeing and benefits platform
Bupa health insurance
Cycle to Work scheme
Financial coaching (Bippit)
…and a roadmap for future benefits as we grow
Want to learn more about the impact we're making? Check out our latest Impact Report.
If you are ready to apply your expertise to drive meaningful change and join a team that is passionate about accelerating a sustainable future, we encourage you to apply.
Seismic is an equal opportunities employer
Seismic recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability or age. We are building a world class team and we know we need a diverse mix of talented people doing their best work.
