Head of Content Development at Williams

Norwich, England, United Kingdom

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Publishing, Financial Services, Legal Services, Professional ServicesIndustries

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Content DevelopmentPublishingProject ManagementTeam LeadershipEditorial ManagementContent StrategyCommercial AcumenInnovation

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the salary for the Head of Content Development role?

The salary is up to £50K per annum, dependent on experience, plus company benefits.

Is this a remote position, or do I need to work in the office?

The role is hybrid and based at 18 Central Avenue, St Andrews Business Park, Norwich NR7 OHR.

What skills and experience are required for this position?

The role requires skills in team leadership, content and product development across print and digital formats, managing publishing schedules within time, cost, and quality thresholds, setting editorial standards, and identifying new product opportunities with creativity and commercial acumen.

What is the work schedule and employment type?

This is a full-time permanent position with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9am to 5:30pm, including a 1-hour unpaid lunch.

What makes a strong candidate for the Head of Content Development role?

A strong candidate will have experience leading teams of content experts, streamlining workflows, delivering publishing projects on time and within budget, and demonstrating creativity and commercial acumen to identify new digital product opportunities.