Global Head of Content

Top Employers Institute

Global Head of Content developing compelling HR thought leadership for Top Employers Institute. Collaborating with senior leaders to enhance content strategy and build authority worldwide.

Posted 7/5/2026full-timeHemel Hemstead • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead our global thought leadership and editorial strategy
Own and evolve the global content strategy, working closely with the CMO, Product Marketing Manager and Senior Campaigns Manager to bring our brand positioning to life through compelling content
Ensure content is insight-led and distinctive, bringing big ideas, strong points of view and high-quality storytelling that builds authority
Translate business priorities into a clear editorial roadmap across thought leadership, PR, organic social, web, client marketing, regional enablement, partner content, that also complement demand generation programmes
Write and edit personally, including executive articles, keynote presentations, long-form thought leadership reports and flagship content
Build one of the world's leading HR thought leadership platforms
Lead executive thought leadership, flagship reports, keynote presentations and integrated content programmes spanning PR, executive communications, social and major events
Build scalable client advocacy and subject matter expert programmes that amplify customer success stories and organisational expertise across marketing channels
Maximise the value of flagship content through intelligent repurposing across channels, audiences and formats
Act as the day-to-day editorial sign-off for content, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, brand voice and reputational standards
Partner with the CMO to evolve and embed the organisation's messaging, narrative frameworks and editorial standards across all content
Build scalable content operations, workflows and governance that enable high-quality, efficient content creation, publication and reuse across the organisation
Champion the responsible use of AI to improve research, workflow efficiency, personalisation and content repurposing while maintaining exceptional editorial standards and human-led storytelling
Build trusted relationships across global teams, balancing global standards with regional needs while confidently influencing stakeholders
Manage an in-house designer, external agencies, PR partners and freelance creatives, ensuring consistently high-quality creative output and content delivery

Requirements

What you’ll need

Senior content leadership experience in B2B communications/marketing (in-house or agency – preferably has had both experience), ideally in international organisations or has some experience working across multiple markets
Exceptional writing, editing and copywriting skills, with near-flawless written English, outstanding editorial judgement and meticulous attention to detail
Deep expertise in PR, social and corporate storytelling, with a proven ability to use content to strengthen reputation, build authority and drive commercial growth
Proven experience developing thought leadership platforms and multi-channel content strategies that build authority and support commercial growth
Strong understanding of how AI can responsibly improve content creation, repurposing, workflow efficiency and editorial performance
Confident stakeholder manager with experience operating in matrix structures and partnering with regional teams
Living and able to work out of the United Kingdom

Benefits

Comp & perks

Living our human-centric approach (flexible working conditions, including the flexibility to work from home or the office)
Thriving in a multicultural environment
Growing meaningfully
Leadership culture based on trust
Plenty of room for initiatives and own responsibility
We pay you to pay it forward: we grant you 2 days of paid time off for volunteering for causes you care about
We want you to stay with us: you will enjoy a 4-week sabbatical leave paid by the company after 5 years
Dynamic and strong international culture (more than 30 nationalities spread over 12 offices all around the world)
Fast growing (20% YoY revenue growth) and sustainable company (founded 30 years ago)
Competitive compensation, benefits, and career development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Content StrategyEditorial JudgementCopywritingContent CreationContent RepurposingMulti-Channel Content StrategiesThought Leadership DevelopmentWorkflow EfficiencyAI Utilization In ContentAttention To Detail

Soft Skills

Stakeholder ManagementInfluencing SkillsRelationship BuildingTeam CollaborationCreative Direction