Content Editor

IRIS Software Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading software company seeks a confident and creative Content Editor to join their Education Marketing team in Manchester. The role involves writing and optimizing high-impact content that communicates effectively with schools and education leaders. The ideal candidate will have proven content writing/editing experience, strong SEO skills, and hands-on CMS experience in tools like HubSpot and WordPress. This hybrid role allows for flexibility while contributing to impactful content across the education sector.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in content writing/editing, preferably in B2B or SaaS.
• Strong understanding of SEO and content optimisation methods.
• Hands-on experience with CMS tools such as HubSpot and WordPress.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit long-form content including whitepapers and blogs.
• Maintain the editorial calendar aligned with campaign plans.
• Conduct keyword and topic research using SEMrush.

Skills

Content writing/editing

SEO and content optimisation

CMS experience (HubSpot, WordPress)

Exceptional written English

Project management

Tools

SEMrush

HubSpot

WordPress

Job description

Manchester, Leeds or Slough (Hybrid 8 days a month)

Permanent full time

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.
• 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

• 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.