8 Content Creation jobs in the United Kingdom

Content Creation Specialist

Telford Outskirts

£25k - £30k plus excellent benefits

Own transport is essential due to location.

Content Creation Specialist
Our prestigious client is seeking a motivated Content Creation Specialist with strong creative flair, proven campaign management skills, and the ability to deliver engaging, results-driven content. Reporting to the Creative Manager, you’ll work closely with marketers and creatives to create compelling social strategies that drive performance. 

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ proven experience managing social media campaigns.
li>Creative flair with the ability to independently create engaging content across TikTok, Instagram, Meta, LinkedIn, and YouTube.
• Strong copywriting skills with excellent attention to detail and brand consistency.
• Confident in creating Instagram Reels and TikTok content.
• Solid understanding of social media analytics and reporting (Meta Analytics, GA4, Tag Manager, SEMrush an advantage).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint for reporting.
• Excellent time management, organisation, and multitasking abilities.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver audience-focused social strategies aligned with client objectives.
• Manage campaigns across multiple platforms, ensuring measurable performance and impact.
• Produce creative, high-quality social content—written, visual, and video.
< i>Write engaging copy for social, email, and web, ensuring clarity, tone, and accuracy.
• Monitor, analyse, and report on campaign performance, providing insights and recommendations.
• Maintain strong client relationships and deliver outstanding service.

To apply for this role please contact Sarah Dyehouse at Anderson Scott .

Our client is seeking a creative and results-driven Social Media Marketing Specialist to join their vibrant marketing team. This role focuses on developing and executing engaging social media strategies across multiple platforms, building brand awareness, and driving traffic and conversions for their e-commerce ventures. The ideal candidate will have a knack for content creation, a deep understanding of social media trends, and a passion for digital storytelling. This is a hybrid role, offering flexibility with a mix of remote work and collaboration in our **Manchester, Greater Manchester, UK** office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement comprehensive social media strategies aligned with marketing goals and brand identity.
• Create, curate, and manage compelling content (text, images, video) for platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
• Manage the social media content calendar, ensuring consistent and timely posting.
• Monitor social media channels for industry trends, competitor activity, and customer engagement.
• Respond to comments, messages, and inquiries promptly and professionally, fostering community interaction.
• Analyze social media performance metrics using tools like Google Analytics, native platform insights, and social media management software.
• Identify opportunities to increase engagement, reach, and follower growth.
• Collaborate with the marketing team on integrated campaigns, including influencer collaborations and paid social media advertising.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest social media best practices, tools, and emerging platforms.
• Assist in the development of social media advertising campaigns, optimizing for performance and ROI.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Social Media Specialist or similar role, with a strong portfolio of successful social media campaigns.
• Excellent content creation skills, including copywriting, basic graphic design, and video editing.
• In-depth knowledge of major social media platforms and their respective audiences.
• Experience with social media management tools (e.g., Buffer, Hootsuite) and analytics platforms.
• Strong understanding of SEO principles and how they relate to social media content.
• Creative mindset with a keen eye for detail and aesthetics.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Familiarity with e-commerce best practices is a plus.

Join our innovative team in **Manchester** and help us shape compelling online narratives. If you're a social media guru passionate about building brands, we want to hear from you!

Our client is excited to offer a unique opportunity for a motivated and creative individual to join their team as a fully remote Digital Marketing Apprentice. This apprenticeship program is designed for enthusiastic individuals looking to kickstart their career in digital marketing, with a specific focus on content creation. You will gain hands-on experience and learn valuable skills in a supportive, virtual environment, contributing to our client's online presence and marketing campaigns. Working from home, you'll be involved in creating engaging content across various digital platforms, from social media posts and blog articles to video scripts and email newsletters.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the creation of engaging and relevant content for social media channels, blog posts, website, and email campaigns.
• Learn and apply content marketing strategies to increase brand awareness and engagement.
• Conduct keyword research and apply SEO best practices to content for improved search engine rankings.
• Collaborate with the marketing team to brainstorm and develop new content ideas.
• Learn to use graphic design tools (e.g., Canva) and video editing software to produce visual content.
• Monitor social media trends and audience engagement to inform content creation.
• Assist in scheduling and publishing content across different platforms.
• Gain exposure to email marketing campaign development and execution.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions conducted remotely.
• Support the marketing team with various administrative and project-based tasks.

Requirements:

• A keen interest in digital marketing and content creation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Creative mindset with a good eye for detail.
• Basic understanding of social media platforms (e.g., Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter).
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively in a remote setting.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Must be eligible to undertake an apprenticeship in the UK.
• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent) are desirable.

This apprenticeship provides a structured learning path, leading to a recognized qualification. It’s an excellent stepping stone for anyone passionate about building a career in digital marketing, offering valuable industry experience within a fully remote setup.

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Requirements

Hourly Lecturer – Content Creation

Location: London

Salary: £25 - £39 per teaching hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Part time

SAE is part of AD Education, which is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, language training, student recruitment and workforce education. SAE London is looking for knowledgeable and engaging educators to teach on our Content Creation degree modules in SAE Higher Education programmes under the guidance of the Academic and Programme Managers. The ability to deliver across a number of modules at all levels is desirable.

Key responsibilities:

-    Preparation of the modules you are timetabled to facilitate, including developing and updating learning objects to be shared with students.

-    Facilitating learning through a variety of methods.

-    Planning students’ learning experience through lesson plans and deliverable course material.

-    Timely marking of assessments, providing useful and on-going feedback to students.

-    Pro-active involvement in campus events which promote SAE and our programmes.

Essential Criteria:

-    Honours degree in a related field or significant relevant industry experience and, either PG Cert Education/HEA Membership,

-    Ability to create and build on industry links.

-    Experience in Content Creation and relevant practices in the field of marketing, graphic design, web development, social media campaigns.

-    Concept development, project management and production skills.

-    Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

-    Must have rights to live and work in the UK.

Desirable Criteria:

-    Higher Education teaching experience, within the field of education, including the creation of session plans and preparation of materials.

-    Experience in project-based learning, using technology in learning, including VLE and other similar forms of facilitating learning.

Along with much of the creative sector, at SAE, we celebrate diversity and believe in the power of individuality. We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience. As a key member of our team, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and reach their full potential.  Like the industry, we are committed to closing gaps in access and success for underrepresented groups.  To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

The closing date for this position is close of business  Wednesday 28th August 2024

For more information or an informal discussion please contact:

Antonio De Robertis, London Academic Manager:

Giorgio Pona, London Campus Manager:

Shelley White, Programme Leader Film & Media:

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent!

We are currently interviewing for this post, so please be advised that the position may be filled before the closing date. Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Requirements

Content Creation Lecturer

SAE Creative Media Institute, Leamington Spa

Permanent, Part-time, 32 hours per week

Salary from £27,000 to £33,000 pro rata per annum (dependent on experience)

We are looking for a knowledgeable and engaging educator to teach on our Content Creation degree modules in SAE Higher Education programmes under the guidance of the Programme Leader. The ability to deliver across a number of modules at all levels is desirable.

Key responsibilities

● Preparation of the modules you are timetabled to facilitate, including developing and updating learning objects to be shared with students.

● Facilitating learning through a variety of methods.

● Planning students’ learning experience through lesson plans and deliverable course material.

● Timely marking of assessments, providing useful and on-going feedback to students.

● Pro-active involvement in campus events which promote SAE and our programmes.

Essential Criteria

● Honours degree in a related field or significant relevant industry experience and, either PG Cert Education/HEA Membership,

● Ability to create and build on industry links.

● Experience in Content Creation and relevant practices in the field of podcasting, marketing, graphic design, video production, etc.

● Concept development, project management and production skills.

● Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

● Must have rights to live and work in the UK.

Desirable Criteria

● Higher Education teaching experience, within the field of education, including the creation of session plans and preparation of materials.

● Experience in project-based learning, using technology in learning, including VLE and other similar forms of facilitating learning.

● Specialisms can include a variety of skills such as Photography, Video Production, Web and Graphic Design.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Shelley White, Programme Leader Film & Media:

Along with much of the creative sector, at SAE, we celebrate diversity and believe in the power of individuality. We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience. As a key member of our team, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and reach their full potential.  Like the industry, we are committed to closing gaps in access and success for underrepresented groups .  We therefore encourage applications from female and BAME applicants who share in our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent!

We are currently interviewing for this post, so please be advised that the position may be filled before the closing date. Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

The closing date for this position is close of business  Friday 6th September 2024 .

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discount for Masters Programmes

Occupational Maternity Pay

Occupational Paternity Pay

Occupational Sick Pay

Established in 1976, SAE spans the globe with over 50 campuses in 23 countries and delivers world-class education to over 12,000 students in state-of-the-art creative facilities. Our students come from diverse social, cultural, educational and artistic backgrounds, with different personalities and experiences. It is our goal to embrace those differences and to allow each and every student to develop their own individual style and apply it to the industry skills taught at SAE. Our ultimate goal is to prepare the students for a realistic work environment making the course, facilities, lecturers as well as the atmosphere as close to the industry working environment as possible.

Requirements

Hourly Lecturer – Content Creation

Location: Leamington Spa

Salary: £25 - £39 per teaching hour (depending on experience)

Hours: Part time

SAE is part of AD Education, which is a diversified global education provider that offers an extensive range of educational services for students and professionals including university programs, language training, student recruitment and workforce education. SAE Leamington is looking for knowledgeable and engaging educator to teach on our “Photographic Story” module, part of the Content Creation & Online Marketing degree programme.

Key responsibilities

● Preparation of the module, including developing and updating learning objects to be shared with students.

● Facilitating learning through a variety of methods.

● Planning students’ learning experience through lesson plans and deliverable course material.

● Timely marking of assessments, providing useful and on-going feedback to students.

● Pro-active involvement in campus events which promote SAE and our programmes.

Essential Criteria

● Honours degree in a related field or significant relevant industry experience and, either PG Cert Education/HEA Membership,

● Ability to create and build on industry links.

● Experience in Content Creation and photography including digital image editing, composition, IP & copyright

● Concept development, project management and production skills.

● Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands.

● Must have rights to live and work in the UK.

Desirable Criteria

● Higher Education teaching experience, within the field of education, including the creation of session plans and preparation of materials.

● Experience in project-based learning, using technology in learning, including VLE and other similar forms of facilitating learning.

Along with much of the creative sector, at SAE, we celebrate diversity and believe in the power of individuality. We're committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment where every student can thrive, regardless of background or experience. As a key member of our team, you'll play an important role in shaping the future of our students, empowering them to unleash their creativity and reach their full potential.  Like the industry, we are committed to closing gaps in access and success for underrepresented groups.  To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

For more information or an informal discussion please contact Shelley White, Programme Leader Film & Media:

Don't miss this opportunity to inspire the next generation of creative talent!

We are currently interviewing for this post, so please be advised that the position may be filled before the closing date. Due to the volume of the applications, only successful applicants will be contacted.

To improve the diversity of our academic team, we especially welcome applications from women, gender minorities, those with a disability, and those from an ethnic minority background.

Note: SAE is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and vulnerable adults. Successful candidates will be required to obtain a satisfactory enhanced DBS disclosure.

Please submit your interest by using the Apply button and uploading your latest CV and covering letter.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Auto-Enrolment Pension Scheme

Digital Content Manager (Content Creation - Photography/Videography) - Croydon - Ruskin Square About the job

Job summary

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Join one of the government's most creative and impactful digital communications teams. HMRC's Press, Digital and External Affairs (P, D&EA) team is responsible for shaping how the public, stakeholders, and employees see and understand the department's work.

Our Digital Communications team leads on visual storytelling, producing a variety of professional content to support major campaigns, press activity, ministerial visits and internal engagement. We deliver content that reaches millions of people every year, from helping individuals get their taxes right to showcasing the department's transformation and leadership.

We're looking for a talented and proactive Digital Content Manager specialising in photography to join us at an exciting time. You'll be part of a close-knit, collaborative content team that values high standards, inclusivity, innovation and continuous learning.

Based in London, you'll work directly with senior leaders, capturing compelling photography that supports strategic communications. You'll have the opportunity to cover high-profile events, announcements, and internal initiatives, producing content that is seen across national media, social platforms, and HMRC's internal channels.
This is a hands-on, creative role for someone with a strong professional portfolio, excellent technical ability and a passion for telling powerful stories through imagery. You'll also support video production when needed and play an active role in building the department's in-house capability.

If you're an experienced photographer who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment and you want your work to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you.

To give you a sense of what the team has done here is our showreel: HMRC Digital Communications - Showreel (opens in a new Window)

Job description

We're looking for a creative and technically skilled Digital Content Manager (Content Creation: Photography/Videography) to join HMRC's Digital Communications team.

This is a hands-on role with a primary focus on photography. As the department's lead photographer, you'll be responsible for producing high-quality imagery that supports HMRC's internal and external communications. Based in London, you'll work closely with senior leaders and be able to respond quickly to urgent or high-profile requests.

You'll plan, capture and edit photography for a wide range of content needs, including leadership communications, ministerial visits, campaign launches and internal events. Your work will be featured across HMRC's social media, press materials, intranet and publications, helping shape how we connect with our audiences.

While photography is the core of the role, you'll also support video production when required, particularly on shoots involving senior stakeholders. This may include filming, assisting on set, and ensuring that all content meets brand, accessibility and technical standards.

You'll manage your own workload and equipment, collaborate with colleagues across the Communications directorate, and represent the team on location.

You'll also be responsible for maintaining our photography kit and digital assets, contributing to a high-performing, efficient and forward-thinking team.

Key responsibilities include:

• Acting as HMRC's lead photographer for internal and external communications.
• Capturing high-quality imagery that supports campaigns, press activity, leadership visibility and staff engagement.
• Editing and retouching photographs using industry-standard software.
• Supporting video production when needed.
• Planning and delivering shoots in collaboration with colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Maintaining and managing professional photography and video equipment.
• Ensuring all content meets HMRC's brand, accessibility and quality standards.
• Responding to short-notice requests in a fast-paced environment.
• Sharing expertise and helping build in-house photography capability.

This is a varied, high-profile role for someone with technical excellence, creative vision, and the confidence to work directly with senior leaders on content that informs, engages and inspires. Staff working in the Press, Digital and External Affairs team at Higher Officer grade and above may be required to join the out of hours on-call rota, full training will be provided.

Person specification

The successful candidate will:

• Act as department's lead photographer, capturing high-quality images for use across internal and external communications.
• Plan, scope, and deliver photography shoots in collaboration with colleagues and senior stakeholders.
• Edit and retouch images to a professional standard using tools such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Manage and maintain photography and video equipment, ensuring the kit is stored securely and ready for use.
• Support video production as needed, including filming, setting up lighting and sound, or assisting on location.
• Respond quickly and professionally to urgent or short-notice content requests, including those involving senior leaders.
• Ensure all visual content is consistent with HMRC's brand guidelines and meets accessibility standards.
• Work closely with colleagues across the Communications directorate to deliver content.
• Represent the Digital Communications team at events and filming days, often in high-profile or sensitive environments.
• Maintain organised archives of photography and video assets, following structured file naming and metadata tagging conventions.
• Share your expertise with colleagues to help develop in-house photography capability and encourage best practice.
• Contribute to the wider creative planning and visual strategy of the Digital Communications team.
• You may be required to participate in the out of hours on-call rota, full training will be provided.

Essential Criteria

• Professional photography experience in a corporate, editorial, or communications setting.
• A strong portfolio demonstrating technical excellence and creative judgement, with examples of people-focused and event photography.
• Proven ability to independently plan, capture and deliver high-quality photography to support strategic communications.
• Advanced proficiency in using professional camera equipment, lenses and lighting setups, including experience shooting in RAW.
• Strong editing and retouching skills using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders or in high-profile environments, with the confidence to direct subjects during shoots.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and respond to urgent requests.
• A good understanding of accessibility standards in digital content and how they apply to visual media.
• Familiarity with structured digital asset management, including file naming conventions and metadata tagging.
• Willingness to support video production where needed, including filming, audio capture and basic editing, and contribute to wider team objectives.

Behaviours

We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Communicating and Influencing
• Developing Self and Others

Technical skills

We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Portfolio - Only include a URL to a curated portfolio (maximum 20 photos) title it: 'Link to Portfolio'.
  Showreel (if appropriate) - Only include URL to a short video showreel (maximum 2 minutes) title it: 'Link to Showreel'.

Benefits

Alongside your salary of £41,289, HM Revenue and Customs contributes £11,961 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

HMRC operates both Flexible and Hybrid Working policies, allowing you to balance your work and personal commitments. We welcome applications from those who need to work a more flexible arrangement and will agree to requests where possible, considering our operational and customer service needs.

We offer a generous leave allowance, starting at 25 days and increasing by a day for every year of qualifying service up to a maximum of 30 days.

• Pension - We make contributions to our colleagues' Alpha pension equal to at least 28.97% of their salary.
• Family friendly policies.
• Personal support.
• Coaching and development.

To find out more about HMRC benefits and find out what it's really like to work for HMRC hear from our insiders or visit Thinking of joining the Civil Service

Things you need to know

Selection process details

This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.

How to Apply

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• A name-blind CV including your job history and previous experiences.
• A 500-word Personal Statement. Your Personal Statement should be used to describe how your skills and experience would be suitable for the advertised role, making reference to the Essential Criteria and Person Specification outlined in the advert.
• A Technical Portfolio. You must only include the URL to a curated portfolio (maximum 20 photos) in the 'Technical Skills' box and title it: 'Link to Portfolio'.
  You may also include a URL to a short video showreel (maximum 2 minutes) in the 'Technical Skills' box and title it: 'Link to Showreel'.
  
  Your portfolio must consist of work you have personally captured and edited, and should demonstrate:
• Technical ability - for example, your control of lighting, exposure, focus, framing, and post production
• Creativity and storytelling - how well your images convey a narrative or message
• Diversity of subject matter - we expect to see a variety of content, ideally focused on people, events, editorial or campaign-based work. Please do not include links that require a password or login to access. All materials must be fully anonymised and publicly accessible at the time of your application. Applications that do not meet these requirements will not be progressed.

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Sift

In the event of a large number of applications being received, an initial sift may be held onyour Portfolio.

At full sift your CV, Personal Statement and technical Portfolio will be assessed, with the successful candidates being invited to interview.

We may also raise the score required at any stage of the process if we receive a high number of applications.

Interview

During the panel interview you will be asked behaviour-based questions to explore in detail what you are capable of, based on the following Behaviours - Managing a Quality Service, Communicating and Influencing and Developing Self and others.

You will also be asked technical questions based on your submitted portfolio. The panel may refer to specific examples you've included, so please ensure you are familiar with the work you've provided and can discuss your creative and technical approach.

Interviews will take place in person in London. Interview details to be confirmed.

Eligibility

Please take extra care to tick the correct boxes in the eligibility sections of your application form. We understand mistakes sometimes happen but if you contact us later than two working days(Monday-Friday) before the vacancy closes, we will not be able to reopen your application for you. If you do make a mistake with your eligibility form, please contact us via: - Use the subject line to insert appropriate wording for example - 'Please re-open my application - (insert vacancy ref) & vacancy closing date (insert date)'.

To check that you are eligible to apply for this role, please review the eligibility information before submitting your application.

Reserve List

A reserve list may be held for up to 12 months from which further appointments may be made for the same or similar roles - if this applies to you, we'll let you know via your Civil Service Jobs