Editor-In-Chief/Head Of Content

Job Title: Editor-in-Chief/Head of Content Location: Remote, UK Hours: Flexible 35hrs/week Salary: £60,000.00 to £75,000.00 depending on experience In a Nutshell The Head of Content will lead the development and execution of a robust content strategy across the Mind Tools portfolio, ensuring alignment with the company's purpose and vision.
This role requires a deep expertise in the creation of leadership and management content to address the needs of both individuals and organizations.
Overseeing a team of two Managing Editors, two Senior Editors, and four Content Editors, the Head of Content will be responsible for producing high-quality, research-backed resources that drive learning outcomes, engage users, and support customer acquisition.
As a key driver of content innovation, the Head of Content will balance strategic foresight with operational delivery to position Mind Tools as the leading authority in leadership and management development.
The Head of Content will work as part of the Product Hub, collaborating with Product, Insights, Engineering, and other teams across the business to ensure that content objectives align with organizational goals.
Key Areas of Focus 1.
Strategic Content Leadership Develop, communicate, and execute a comprehensive content strategy that aligns with the company's vision and growth objectives.
Define and communicate the mission, vision, voice, and roadmap for content.
Lead strategic initiatives to position Mind Tools content as a leading resource for both individual and organizational development.
Collaborate with Product, Marketing and other leaders to ensure content strategies align with product development goals and broader company objectives.
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Content Development and Production Oversee the planning, creation, and distribution of high-impact content tailored for diverse audience needs.
Lead the development of innovative, relevant, and high-quality content to drive user engagement.
Maintain editorial oversight and be the final decision-maker on publication, ensuring quality, relevance, and alignment with user needs.
Implement processes to optimize production workflows, including content governance, quality assurance, and content lifecycle management.
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Content-Led Product Management Jointly manage content-led products in partnership with the Head of Product, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals.
Contribute to feature prioritization, product enhancements, and development roadmaps to create best-in-class solutions.
Balance user needs, content strategy, and business objectives to drive the commercial success of content-led initiatives.
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Thought Leadership Spearhead thought leadership initiatives focused on leadership and management skills development.
Publish insights, white papers, and opinion pieces that establish Mind Tools as a trusted authority in the field.
Represent Mind Tools at industry events, forums, and discussions, sharing expertise to enhance the company's reputation and influence.
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Operational Management Ensure effective management of day-to-day content operations, collaborating with cross-functional teams to align efforts.
Oversee and support content production teams, including managing editors and content producers, with a focus on quality and user impact.
Directly manage team goals, workload allocation, and ensure ongoing skill development to meet evolving market needs.
Facilitate effective collaboration with marketing, SEO, and other teams to maximize reach and impact.
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Performance Measurement and Improvement Implement systems to measure and enhance content performance and user impact.
Use data-driven insights to refine and improve content strategies, optimizing user acquisition, engagement and satisfaction.
Develop metrics to track content performance, including user feedback, SEO visibility, engagement and other key KPIs.
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Collaboration and Relationship Management Forge strong relationships across the organization and with external partners to enhance content offerings.
Foster collaboration with commercial and go-to-market teams to maximize content's impact on customer engagement and business growth.
Represent Mind Tools externally, participating in industry discussions, events, and partnerships to enhance our market position.
What We're Looking For We're seeking a proactive and collaborative leader with: Deep expertise in leadership and management content creation.
Proven experience in developing and executing impactful content strategies.
Strong team management skills with the ability to inspire and develop talent.
A strategic mindset, combined with operational delivery capabilities.
Excellent communication skills and a passion for thought leadership.
The Way We Work The specific qualities and ways of working that are important/required for this role are: Works collaboratively with others to deliver results.
Achieves a high standard of personal effectiveness using Mind Tools techniques as appropriate and encourages the same in others.
Fosters an effective and successful virtual team working environment.
Applies and uses the techniques that we produce content about and encourages others to do so.
Seeks a deep understanding of customers, their needs and how we best add value for them.
Provides timely, direct and constructive feedback.
Completes projects on time and on budget.
Successfully establishes long-term relationships with customers, colleagues and suppliers.
We ask that everyone at Mind Tools is… A proactive individual contributor.
A strong team player.
Emotionally intelligent to recognise that all those who work for Mind Tools are valued contributors and no one is of greater value than another.
A hard worker with a 'can do attitude' who displays a healthy work-life balance.
Has passion for their profession and role and continually looks to develop and improve.
Open and receptive to feedback, demonstrating a willingness to take on board advice and guidance.
Adaptive and responds positively to the continually changing environment of our business.
Able to represent Mind Tools in a professional, courteous and considerate manner.
A positive contributor to and nurtures the culture of Mind Tools.
Engaging and collaborates with others to deliver results.
Works effectively in virtual teams with colleagues, customers, suppliers and others.
What's in it for you?
At Mind Tools, we value our people and learning.
Becoming a part of our team means you'll join a trusting and flexible environment with numerous opportunities to grow and develop including full access to our Mind Tools Toolkit and individual L&D budget.
We also have some fantastic perks including, flexible working, fully remote working based in the UK, with a £26 monthly WFH (Work from Home) allowance, 30 days holiday (plus your local bank holidays), enhanced family friend leave and paid days for big life moments, 6% employer pension contribution, private medical insurance, and various benefits aimed at supporting your wellbeing and work-life balance.