Senior Web Editor

ADLIB; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A forward-thinking digital agency in the UK is seeking a Senior Website Editor to lead the editorial strategy and content planning for their website. This role will involve managing a team of editors, ensuring the content aligns with business goals, and optimizing for SEO and accessibility. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in digital content management, strong writing and editing skills, and a collaborative mindset. The position offers a competitive salary of £50,000–£57,500 along with comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

Private medical cover

Flexible hybrid working

Wellbeing initiatives

Paid volunteering days

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in digital content management and editorial leadership.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Experience managing and developing editorial teams.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the editorial strategy and content planning for the website.
• Manage and mentor a team of Website Editors.
• Ensure compliance with editorial governance and enhance user experience.
• Monitor content performance and make data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Digital content management

Writing and editing skills

Editorial team management

SEO best practices

Communication skills

Education

Marketing, communication, or similar qualification

Tools

Content management systems (CMS)

Job description

What you’ll be doing

As Senior Website Editor / Senior Content Editor, you’ll lead the editorial strategy and content planning for the website, ensuring alignment with business goals and CRO objectives. You’ll manage and mentor a team of Website Editors, fostering collaboration and continuous improvement.

You’ll maintain editorial governance, including tone of voice, style guides, and workflows, while ensuring all content is compliant, user‑centric, and optimised for SEO and accessibility. Working closely with marketing, product, and compliance teams, you’ll deliver timely updates and support digital campaigns and product launches.

Monitoring content performance using analytics tools will be key to making data‑driven recommendations that enhance user experience and conversion.

What experience you’ll need to apply

• Proven experience in digital content management and editorial leadership.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills with attention to detail.
• Experience managing and developing editorial teams.
• Knowledge of SEO best practices and web accessibility standards.
• Familiarity with content management systems (CMS) and publishing workflows.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Understanding of financial services or regulated industries is desirable.
• Marketing, communication, or similar qualification preferred.

What you’ll get in return for your experience

You’ll join a forward‑thinking digital team in a role that offers visibility and impact. Expect a competitive salary of £50,0000–£57,500 depending on experience, plus an annual bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits include enhanced pension contributions, private medical cover, flexible hybrid working, wellbeing initiatives, and paid volunteering days. You’ll also have access to professional development opportunities and a collaborative culture that values innovation.

What’s next?

If you’re ready to take on this exciting challenge as Senior Website Editor, click the apply button to send your CV. If you’d like to discuss the role in more detail before applying, please reach out to the consultant managing this opportunity.