Group Content Creator

The BES Group are the leading end to end solution provider in the Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance sector. Our team of experts cover an extensive range of engineering services.

We’ve gone from strength to strength over recent years, welcoming the very best risk management businesses to our Group. As a result, we’ve grown both our team of experts and our suite of solutions in line with our customer’s needs. We’re private equity backed, which means we have the flexibility and support to move quickly and grow faster than any other company in our industry. We’re innovative and forward thinking and have the awards to prove it, but most of all we’re focused on helping make sure our customers leave nothing to chance.

Our head office is based in central Manchester and is the home to many of our central functions. Due to continued business growth, we are delighted to be recruiting for a Group Content Creator to play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the BES Group content strategy.

Reporting to the Group Head of Marketing, as the Group Content Creator, you will be working with the wider marketing team to create on-brand content to sit across all channels. This role aims to enhance customer relationships, drive sales growth, and facilitate lead acquisition conversion, positioning you as a trusted content leader within the competitive Testing, Inspection, Certification and Compliance marketplace.

What are we looking for?  

We’ve really set the benchmark high with our people and our brilliant Marketing Team are no exception.  We’re looking for even more of the most highly skilled individuals to complete our world class team. To be considered for this role, you will offer previous experience in a content creation role (ideally in a B2B setting) and have a track record of identifying target audiences and producing content that aligns with their needs.

You will have excellent project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks, manage timelines, and coordinate cross-functional teams. You’ll also communicate confidently and effectively as you will be building relationship and working with a variety of amazing people from across our business as well as external agencies.

And you won’t be afraid to get stuck in. Your role will be varied and provides an outstanding opportunity to join a highly successful Private Equity backed company with big plans ahead. Our Marketing team play a key part in ensuring our amazing commercial teams are supported with increased customer engagement and high performing websites as our thriving business grows.

What will I be doing?  

No two days are the same at BES Group and there are always lots of exciting projects to get involved with. As a Content Creator your key responsibilities will include:  

Conduct thorough audience research to best understand your target audience and their needs.

Work together with the wider marketing team to create and maintain the group content calendar for consistent and timely delivery across various platforms.

Create high-quality, engaging and compelling content for various channels including website, emails, blogs, events and social channels. Social content will play a huge part in this job role.

Maintain and reinforce messaging, brand voice and tone.

Working with the Digital team to make sure where needed, content is optimised for SEO purposes

Utilise data analytics to measure content performance, track success, and refine strategies for optimal results.

Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and emerging content marketing technologies.

Work closely with sales leaders to gain insights into customer preferences, changing attitudes, new competition, and other factors to ensure success of campaign activity.

Partner closely with external marketing agency to ensure content aligns with the wider digital marketing strategy.

What makes BES Group a great place to work?  

Our people and our customers come before everything else.  Knowing we always do the best job we can with absolutely no compromise means everything to us. 

Our business model is unique, with multiple companies and private equity backing - the exposure you will get is unparalleled. The Marketing team love what they do, they really make a difference and that gets noticed every single day. If you work for us, you will get the below and, so much more:  

Salary starting from £30,000 (negotiable, depending on experience)

Discretionary annual company bonus and yearly salary review

Up to 10% pension

A flexible working approach, the role will be in Manchester city centre with home based working available (you must have suitable Wi-Fi, and provide your own office set up)

25 days leave per year plus bank holidays (and an extra day off on your birthday to celebrate you!)

Option to buy and sell extra holidays

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice car scheme

Development opportunities across the business

Access to lots of discounts and benefits via our company benefits portal including; retail, fitness, holiday and cinema discounts

The support of a superb employee assistance programme

Opportunities to attend volunteer days

Company contribution to charity fundraising you participate in; we want to support charities you are passionate about!

Employee Suggestion programme; because we value input from everyone in the BES Group

What experience do I need?  

You will offer previous experience as a content marketing role, ideally in a B2B setting or professional services industry, with a solid understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) principles and best practices. We are open to different experience levels and content marketing backgrounds but to work for us you will also have the right attitude, aptitude and appetite for what we do; Keeping Britain Safe. You’ll also offer:  

Previous experience in a content creation role – written, visual and perhaps even video across all channels, with a focus on social platform Linked In.

Experience of understanding target audiences and creating specific content aligned to their needs.

Good understanding of search engine optimisation (SEO) principles and best practices and content analytics (desirable)

Proficiency in using content management systems and related tools. Familiarity with AI tools and using AI to enhance the content creation process.

Previous experience in a B2B setting or professional services industry (desirable)

Be a creative thinker with a good eye for design and an appetite to test bold new approaches to content creation.

Flexibility and willingness to travel to other business sites on occasion, as well as work outside core office hours as required by nature of role

Full UK driving licence

Ideally, you will also have:

A bachelor's degree in Marketing or a related qualification (desirable)

Previous experience in a B2B setting or professional services industry (desirable)

Experience of using design and editing tools such as Canva and Adobe product suite.

To apply for this role, simply click “Apply”. We ask for some basic contact information and a CV or your LinkedIn profile, it’s that easy! Please keep in mind, successful candidates will be required to complete the relevant background checks as part of the recruitment process. 

We want to inspire everyone to see how important safety is and we expect the same from our people.  And if you’re on the same page as us about that and you’ve got the right skills, experience and attitude, you’ll fit right in.  Simple.  We’re all about diversity and inclusion and that means we want our people to be themselves.  We’re delighted to be an equal opportunities employer and that will never change!

BES Group, Your Safety, Our Focus