Head of Content Development at Williams

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Publishing, Financial Services, Legal Services, Professional ServicesIndustries

Skilled and inspiring leader capable of managing a group of content development experts and editors as one coordinated team
Experience in managing, prioritising, and supporting projects within time, cost, and quality thresholds
Creativity, innovative thinking, and commercial acumen to identify new product opportunities in a fast-paced, digital-first publishing environment
Ability to set and maintain editorial standards across all outputs
Experience managing editorial services, working with in-house editors and external specialists
Thrives on leading teams, streamlining workflows, and championing operational excellence

Oversee content and product development, content commissioning, and editorial delivery across all formats
Lead, mentor, and support the team to identify and deliver new content opportunities across print and digital formats (including print, ePub, e-learning, and mobile apps)
Manage workloads and schedules to ensure effective prioritisation and smooth delivery across multiple projects
Provide an effective point of escalation
Oversee the development of engaging, market-relevant products from concept to publication
Support the team in identifying new content ideas and commissioning authors, contributors, and freelancers – including onboarding and contract negotiation
Maintain effective workflows that support delivery across both print and digital formats, with quality assurance checkpoints built in
Work closely with other functional teams to ensure the development of products which are fit for purpose
Uphold the highest editorial standards, ensuring all content is accurate, consistent, and aligned with style guides
Allocate work and supervise in-house and freelance editorial activity, acting as the escalation point for complex editorial queries and ensuring high quality thresholds are met
Develop editorial processes for digital-first product development
Monitor production timelines, budgets, and deliverables, ensuring publishing projects are completed on time and within scope
Work with colleagues in design, marketing, and sales to coordinate production schedules