Content Writer

Thatcham Research; Thatcham; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive research organization in Thatcham is seeking a creative Content Writer to generate and edit high-quality content. The ideal candidate will be proactive, possess strong writing and editing skills, and have experience in a journalistic or content role. Responsibilities include sourcing content, collaborating with experts, and managing a content calendar. This position offers a hybrid work model and a competitive salary of around £37,200 plus excellent benefits.

Benefits

10% non-contributory pension

29 days holiday

Group Life Assurance

Health Cash Plan

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a journalistic or content editor role.
• Curious and able to find compelling angles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Source, plan, and deliver compelling content.
• Collaborate with marketing and subject matter experts.
• Manage the content calendar.

Skills

Excellent writing

Editing skills

Organizational skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

Degree in English Literature or Journalism

Job description

Content Writer | Circa £37,200 negotiable + excellent benefits | Permanent | Hybrid

Are you a creative storyteller with a passion for transforming complex ideas into clear, engaging content? Do you love crafting narratives that truly connect with audiences?

Join Thatcham Research as a Content Writer to curate, create, and edit high-quality content that informs and inspires. You’ll play a key part in sharing stories that support our mission for safe, secure, and sustainable mobility.

If you’re naturally proactive, inquisitive and love collaborating with colleagues to uncover compelling insights, and bring stories to life, this role is for you!

As this role involves proactively seeking out stories and interviewing colleagues some occasional travel to our other locations will be required as needed.

As the new Content Writer, you’ll:

• Source, plan, and deliver compelling content across web pages, news articles, reports, webinars, presentations, research papers, scripts, and brand messaging.
• Collaborate with marketing, creative, and subject matter experts to identify topics, investigate stories, and interview contributors.
• Act as editor, ensuring a consistent tone of voice and style across all content.
• Set and implement style guidelines, offering training and advice to other content creators.
• Manage the content calendar and ensure timely delivery of engaging stories.
• Contribute to our website and ensure a continuous flow of articles on AIQ.

Skills & experience that will set you up for success in this role:

• Proven experience in a journalistic or content editor role, or a degree in English Literature, Journalism, or similar.
• Excellent writing, editing, and organisational skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• A journalistic mindset; curious, investigative, and able to find compelling angles.
• Ability to make technical subjects accessible and engaging.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; collaborative and able to build relationships.
• Experience working to tight deadlines and managing multiple projects.
• (Desirable) Experience with PR, working with journalists, and website content management.
• (Desirable) Membership of editorial professional associations, such as the Guild of Motoring Writers.

Why Thatcham Research?

You’ll join a passionate team dedicated to advancing automotive risk intelligence. You’ll have the opportunity to shape our content strategy, work with industry experts, and make a real impact on our reputation and audience engagement.

Research tells us that men are more likely to apply to jobs if they meet only 60% of the criteria, whereas women often hesitate or don’t apply unless they meet all of the criteria. This difference in application behaviour can contribute to the gender gap in career advancement and opportunities.

We know the perfect candidate doesn’t exist! If you think you have what it takes but don’t tick every box, we'd still encourage you to apply - it could be a perfect fit!

Perks & Benefits

• 10% non-contributory pension
• 29 days holiday (inclusive of Christmas shutdown) + public holidays
• Group Life Assurance (equal to 4 x basic salary)
• Group Income Protection (after 6 months’ service)
• Salary Sacrifice schemes (cycle to work, home & tech scheme)
• Enhanced and competitive parental leave for all parents, regardless of gender or family structure
• Moneyhealth’s Financial Coaching & Wellbeing Platform
• Health Cash Plan (cash back on eligible medical treatments)
• Benenden Health Care (opt-in benefit)
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• Discounted gym membership
• Sports & Social club
• Payroll charitable giving
• Subsidised on-site restaurant
• Free on-site parking

When we work

Our standard working hours are 8:30 - 16:30 Monday - Thursday, early finish on Friday - 8:30 - 15:45 (Talk to us about flexible working if this doesn’t quite suit you – we take work-life balance seriously!)

How we work

We understand the benefits of remote and in-person collaboration and therefore have a hybrid working model – you’ll be expected to work from our office in Thatcham at least two days per week.

What we do

At the cutting edge of automotive research in the UK, Thatcham Research has a unique role in shaping the design of new vehicles and influencing ever higher standards of safety, security and repair. With an on-site Crash Laboratory, Repair Technology Centre and Training Academy, our research expertise is driving some of the very latest automotive developments in technology, materials and standards in this fast moving and highly technical industry.

Our Gamston facility is one of the UK’s leading sites for active safety, trialling and assessing the latest crash avoidance and driver assistance technologies.

Our Values

As an organisation that believes a strong set of Values are key to our organisational success and a sense of belonging for all colleagues, we ask that you understand, represent and apply our Values of Fearless, Inquisitive, Resourceful, Supportive and Trusted and demonstrate these Values throughout the recruitment process.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive workplace which values diversity and embraces each individual authentic self. We are proud to champion a culture where colleagues freely share their diverse perspectives, recognising that these contribute to our innovative spirit. Our journey of growth and understanding is continuous as we actively invest in diversity training, workshops, and partnerships to ensure positive change.

Beyond our partnerships with the Automotive 30% Club and Women in Data (WiD), we collaborate with various organisations to advance equity not only in gender but also across ethnicity, age, disability, social mobility, LGBTQ+ identities, experiences, and thinking. Our aspiration is to create an environment where everyone thrives, achieves, and experiences a genuine sense of belonging.

Recruitment process

We’re proud to manage our recruitment in-house and believe this direct approach enables us to give you the best possible Employee Experience we can – which starts right here, your application! We’re continuously striving to improve the candidate journey, and transparency (or communication) is a key area of focus – yes, even with salary & benefits.

What can you expect from our recruitment process?

• Regular updates on the progress / outcome of your application
• An initial telephone screening call with our Recruitment Business Partner
• First interview with the hiring manager, usually via Teams
• Second/Final interview, in-person at our office (we may give you a role specific task to present on!)
• Personalised feedback following your interview – because everyone deserves that!
• An opportunity to give us your honest feedback in a short survey on all of the above

We’re committed to removing barriers. If there are any adjustments we can make to better support you, please let us know when you apply.

All applicants must have Right to Work in the UK.

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