Content Editor

IRIS Software Group; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational software provider is seeking a Content Editor to join their Education Marketing team. The role involves crafting and optimising high-impact content that supports education markets in the UK. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in B2B content writing/editing and a strong understanding of SEO. Responsibilities include managing the editorial calendar, collaborating with teams, and using tools like HubSpot and WordPress to deliver effective content. This full-time, permanent position offers the chance to influence communication in the education sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in content writing and editing, preferably B2B or SaaS.
• Strong understanding of SEO and content optimisation tactics.
• Exceptional written English with superb attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Write, edit, and optimise high-impact content across various formats.
• Maintain the editorial calendar aligned with marketing campaigns.
• Conduct keyword research to enhance content visibility.

Skills

Content writing

Editing

SEO knowledge

Project management

Collaboration

Tools

HubSpot

WordPress

SEMrush

Asana

Google Analytics

Job description

📚✨ Content Editor, Education Marketing ¦ IRIS Software Group

📍 Location : United Kingdom / Remote

📝 Type : Full-time ¦ Permanent

We’re looking for a confident, creative, and collaborative Content Editor to join our Education Marketing team at IRIS Software Group. You’ll help shape how we communicate with schools, trusts, and education leaders across UK State, Independent, and International education markets. 🎓🌍

You’ll play a major role in writing, editing, and optimising high-impact content that drives demand, retention, and growth across our education portfolio—including MIS, HR, finance, parental engagement, and analytics solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join us as we elevate how IRIS Education delivers content across products, teams, and regions. 🚀

🎯 What You’ll Do

✏️ Content Development & Delivery

Write, edit, and optimise long-form and high-value content : whitepapers, customer stories, blogs, newsletters, thought leadership, and product pages .

Shape tone of voice, messaging frameworks, and campaign goals with the Director of Marketing.

Localise content for key segments (MATs, Independent schools, International).

Repurpose long-form content into multi-channel assets.

Explore the smart use of AI tools for workflow, ideation, and optimisation. 🤖✨

📅 Content Operations & Workflow

Own and maintain the editorial calendar aligned to campaign plans.

Upload, edit, and format content across CMS platforms (HubSpot, WordPress).

Collaborate with product, sales, design, and marketing to deliver content on time.

Lead content QA, ensuring consistency across all customer touchpoints. 🧩

🔍 SEO, AEO & Performance

Conduct keyword + topic research (SEMrush).

Optimise content for search visibility and engagement across emerging discovery platforms (AEO).

Track, analyse, and report on performance metrics. 📊

🤝 Customer & Campaign Support

Develop customer-facing content (onboarding guides, newsletters, how-to articles).

Coordinate with partners and associations for features and advertorials.

Write case studies, working closely with account managers and customers.

💡 What You Bring

Must‑Have

Proven experience in content writing / editing (B2B or SaaS preferred).

Strong understanding of SEO and content optimisation.

Hands‑on CMS experience (HubSpot, WordPress).

Exceptional written English + superb attention to detail.

Ability to manage multiple projects and work independently.

Comfortable collaborating with multiple stakeholders.

Nice‑to‑Have

Experience in the education sector or public / regulated markets.

Familiarity with marketing automation (Marketo, Campaign Monitor).

Understanding of design briefing, video scripting, and content repurposing.

Knowledge of accessibility and content governance best practices.

🛠️ Tools You’ll Use

HubSpot

• WordPress
• SEMrush
• Asana
• MS Planner
• SharePoint
• Campaign Monitor
• Marketo
• Vimeo
• YouTube
• Google Analytics