We are currently recruiting for a Content Executive to work on a hybrid basis, two/three days from our HQ in Coventry and the remainder working remotely from home, Monday to Friday. This 12‑month, fixed‑term contract will focus specifically on improving website accessibility and will provide dedicated resource to help deliver the digital elements of our communications strategy. The role will work closely with the wider team to inspire, support and deliver high‑quality digital content across a broad range of channels, ensuring we effectively engage all AHDB audiences. You will also be responsible for the ongoing optimisation of content for search engines, as well as reporting on content performance in collaboration with the social media and marketing communications teams. We are looking for someone with significant experience in copyediting and copywriting for digital channels, alongside a strong understanding of how modern audiences consume digital content. Experience in creating and optimising content to drive organic search traffic is essential, as are strong CMS skills. You’ll also use strong organisation and project management skills to plan and deliver digital work, providing clear updates on progress, risks and next steps. Established in 2008, AHDB is the independent, impartial public body that unlocks success in British agriculture. Funded by a levy from over 100,000 British farmers, growers and processors in the beef, lamb, pork, dairy and cereals sectors, we support and champion farmers and processors, often where no one else can or will.
Responsibilities
* Use excellent editing and copywriting skills, considering accessibility for users, to create digital content that is optimised for search, encourages engagement and improves the user experience
* Update corporate websites using a CMS
* Support identification and remediation of website accessibility issues across AHDB websites, working from audit findings, user feedback and internal checks
* Log, track and manage accessibility issues through to closure, maintaining clear documentation and evidence
* Retest fixes and confirm issues are resolved; escalate where issues persist or require technical changes
* Work with colleagues to prioritise fixes and meet agreed timelines
* Offer advice and support to content authors and subject matter experts
* Optimise content for search based on SEO research provided by commissioned agencies
* Create and commission authoring guidance for our intranet, ensuring that all aspects of accessibility are covered
* Represent the digital content offering in creative workshops for content authors, ensuring that accessibility is included
* Support the Senior Digital Content and Publications Manager in formulating engagement strategies and measuring content performance, ensuring accessibility
Essential Criteria
* Significant experience in copyediting and copywriting for digital channels, along with a working knowledge of how modern audiences consume digital content
* Experience in creating and optimising content to drive organic search traffic
* Experience in using a CMS
* Proven ability to take a creative brief and deliver great, audience-centric digital content
* A good understanding of effective ways to create a broad range of digital content types
* Experience in working with analytic tools to inform creative executions
* Excellent organisational skills and a strong attention to detail, with good interpersonal and communications skills
* Familiarity with WCAG and/or accessibility testing tools (any level)
* Understanding of HTML basics and common accessibility issues (helpful but not required)
The Benefits
* 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, to include hybrid working
* 33 days of annual leave plus one privilege day (inclusive of bank holidays)
* Life assurance cover (4x salary)
* A market-leading defined contribution pension scheme with Legal & General
* Enhanced pay of 20 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, subject to length of service
* A paid day each year to volunteer and make a difference in your community
* Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
* Excellent training and development opportunities and an agreed development plan
* Recognition awards throughout the year
* Reward Gateway membership - this gives you a huge number of online discounts and savings
Apply now, or call 024 7693 5722 if you require any further information.
Please note that we reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of suitable applications.
At AHDB, we are committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion, to include flexible working opportunities. This applies to both our workforce and the practices we follow.
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