Job title: Content and Features Editor
Department: Corporate Affairs
Reporting to: Gi Editor & Marketing Manager
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £27,000 – £29,000 per annum; subject to experience
Holiday: 25 days per annum
Benefits incl.: Pension with optional salary sacrifice scheme, EV Car scheme, hybrid working, cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, social events, volunteering days.
Location: Kegworth, Leicestershire
IGEM is the professional engineering institution supporting gas professionals in the UK and overseas who are working to deliver the net zero energy transition. We are all about professional excellence, which is what makes us such a great place to work.
As a part of our team, you will play a key role in shaping IGEM's voice across print and digital platforms. You will support the Editor in delivering the IGEM journal Gas International (Gi) and lead on the planning, creation and delivery of content across our wider suite of publications, digital channels and communications.
Based from our office in Kegworth and with hybrid working, you'll be responsible for sourcing, drafting, editing and delivering creative copy for use across media, social, email and digital channels. You will also act as Editor for our sector-specific sister publication Gas Utilisation (Gu) and lead content delivery for annual publications such as the Gas Awards Winners' Brochure and the Annual Review.
This role requires an experienced and confident communicator who can produce compelling, accurate and engaging content to support our members and promote IGEM's activities.
You'll play a central role in driving member engagement and supporting IGEM's marketing communications campaigns by producing high-quality content across web, email and social platforms, while also leading the content for in-house supplements, annual publications and reviews as required.
You'll also demonstrate excellent verbal and written skills, which will be essential when communicating with IGEM stakeholders and the other members of your team.
1. Key Responsibilities
Editorial
* Support the Editor in the production and delivery of IGEM's journal Gi (10 editions per year) and any ad-hoc supplements produced throughout the year.
* Act as Editor for IGEM's sector-specific sister publication Gas Utilisation (Gu).
* Lead content creation for IGEM's marketing publications (e.g. Awards Brochure, Annual Review).
* Coordinate with contributors, internal stakeholders and external suppliers to produce high-quality editorial content.
* Proofread and edit marketing and publication copy to ensure accuracy, clarity and consistency in accordance with IGEM's brand and tone of voice guidelines.
* Report on IGEM's activities (conferences, events, etc.,) and produce content for publication across print and digital media.
Content Leadership
* Lead the planning and delivery of Gi, Gu and Historic Gas Times (HGT) content across IGEM's website, email marketing and social media.
* Work with the marketing team to plan and create compelling copy for digital use, including articles, email campaigns and press releases.
* Maintain and optimise website content for clarity, accuracy and SEO.
* Develop segmented, GDPR compliant email newsletters for Gi, Gu and HGT with strong subject lines and click-through rates.
* Create case studies, interviews, and member stories to enhance the visibility of IGEM's offering.
Analytics and Coordination
* Monitor and report on the performance of email, web and social media content.
* Liaise with suppliers and freelancers, including designers and printers, to ensure timely delivery of publications and marketing assets where necessary.
* Collaborate with subject matter experts and volunteers to ensure factual accuracy and sector relevance in all materials.
Supporting Activities
* Collaborate and brief with third-parties, as required.
* Liaise with volunteers to garner support, testimonial or otherwise for marketing and promotional activities.
* Produce content that supports IGEM's strategic goals around membership growth, engagement, standards promotion and events.
Other
* To undertake any other additional duties as commensurate with the role or as directed by the line manager.
* To commute reliably to the office base and to travel, as required, to meet the needs of the business.
* There may be requirement to flexibly work additional hours on occasion.
2. Qualifications and skills
* A relevant qualification in writing, marketing, communications (including digital) or journalism
* A minimum of two years' experience working in a relevant role
* Previous experience of planning, marketing and social media.
Essential
* Portfolio of work showing your creative writing ability
* In-depth understanding of social media platforms
* Experience of creating and writing social media posts that engage audiences. Membership engagement experience is of particular interest.
Desirable
* Experience in web design, experience with a content management system is desirable.
* Experience of working for a Chartered Institute, charity, professional body, trade association or membership organisation
* Experience working with Google Analytics, ad-words, PPC, and CPC would be an advantage.
3. Person specification
* Be a self-starter, able to work autonomously
* Able to work with a team and a broad range of stakeholders
* Have excellent spelling and grammar with a flair for copywriting
* Creative, able to think broadly
* Able to bring ideas to focus for the benefit of business, to create the most impact
* Able to take the lead and take charge of situations
* Attention for detail, and ability to work to deadlines
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Confident in managing workload.
4. General
* The post-holder is expected to represent IGEM in a professional manner in relation to their responsibilities and in ensuring their own continuing professional development
* The post-holder is expected to conduct their work in a manner consistent with upholding the values of the organisation
* The post-holder is expected to undertake such duties appropriate to the grade, as required
* All employees are responsible for records held, created or used as part of their work for IGEM, including corporate and administrative records, whether paper-based or electronic, which also includes emails.
* Records should be managed and stored appropriately and should in all cases comply with the requirements of the Data Protection Act. Employees should have read and understood IGEM's Data Management Policy and should follow all agreed records management procedures, seeking advice where necessary.
This job description will be subject to review in the light of changing circumstances and may include other duties and responsibilities as may be determined. It is not intended to be rigid or inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £27,000.00-£29,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Enhanced maternity leave
* Enhanced paternity leave
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Paid volunteer time
* Sick pay
* Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Derby, DE74 2DA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* pr or copywriting: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Derby, DE74 2DA
Application deadline: 30/09/2025
Reference ID: IGEM Content and Features Editor