Creative Communications Manager Savings

Excited to grow your career?
Our purpose is to empower people to save and invest with confidence. We are looking for great people to join us, so please come and invest in YOUR future at HL.
We know that sometimes people can be put off applying for a job if theys don't tick every box. If you're excited about working for us and have most of the skills or experience we're looking for, please go ahead and apply. We'd love to hear from you!
About the role
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced marketer, with in-depth knowledge of the savings and banking industry, to join the Creative Communications team, at UK's number one investment firm for private clients. You'll have the power to engage, influence and empower millions of people to make the most of their money, helping them to improve their financial future and that of their family.
You'll join an experienced and diverse team that sits within our wider in-house marketing department, working closely with research, content and PR teams. Writing is a key part of the job. But it isn't just a copywriting role. You'll have a keen interest and deep knowledge of the savings industry, our products and your audience.
You'll be the expert in your field, driving ideas and responsible for creating engaging and relevant marketing communications and content. You'll provide your marketing squad with creative impetus and direction and work closely with the people in your squad, the design team and channel experts to bring your campaigns to life.
What you'll be doing
Creating engaging and relevant content and communications for use across online and offline channels.
Outstanding copywriting and content creation skills are essential, from writing emails and letters, to articles, social posts and video scripts.
Partner with specialists to bring creative ideas to life across multiple channels and multimedia.
Work closely with the PR and research teams to come up with ideas for joined-up, insightful campaigns.
Stay on top of the latest news, developments and trends that affect your products and target market.
Have a detailed understanding of target market/audience, aligned with a grasp of the marketplace as a whole and our competitors' offerings. Have a deep understanding of our client segments and the skills to write for different audiences.
Seek insight from clients, analytics, helpdesk, advisers, research, competitors (UK and overseas) to develop best practice and ideas.
About you
Experience and in-depth knowledge of marketing banking or savings products, ideally at fast-growing, fintech company.
Knowledge of multi-channel marketing techniques and strategies
An effective communicator, able to product content to a high standard, at speed, with strong interpersonal skills and a focus on client satisfaction
Proven experience of writing and producing content for multiple channels and segments
An inquisitive and creative thinker who's self-motivated, resourceful and passionate, with an interest in financial products and markets
Able to make the mundane interesting and engaging
Able to make the complex, clear and easy to understand
Able to both work in team and self-manage tight deadlines
Application process
We encourage you to bring your whole self to work so we would like to see all of you in our assessment process. We want you to question our way of thinking and be creative in how you present yourself. This will be a two-stage interview process and will include a creative task for you to showcase your creative flair and marketing skills.
Working Schedule
The role is in our Marketing team, based in Bristol head office, BS1 5HL. This role is permanent and could be full time or part time. We have returned to the office, however for this role we offer a hybrid flexible working pattern to enable you the option of working from home.
Why us?
Here at HL, we're the UK's number 1 investment platform for private investors, based in Bristol. For more than 40 years we've helped investors save time, tax and money on their investments.
To achieve our mission, we believe we have a workplace like no other, with constant learning, dynamic teams, and a great ethos. We're steered by core values that promote service, quality, innovation, and opportunity in everything we do.
What's on offer?
Discretionary annual bonus* & annual pay review
25 days* holiday plus bank holidays and 1-day additional Christmas closure time
Option to purchase an additional 5 days holiday per year at annual enrolment
Flexible working options available, including hybrid working
Enhanced parental leave
Pension scheme up to 11% employer contribution
Sharesave scheme - have a real stake in HL's future
Income Protection & Life insurance (4 x salary core level of cover)
Private medical insurance*
Health care cash plans - including optical, dental, and out patientcare
Help@hand and an Employee Assistance Programme
Gympass - gym memberships and wellbeing apps available
Variety of travel to work schemes with free bike storage and shower facilities
An inhouse barista serving subsidised coffee and snacks
Join HL's sports, I&D networks and volunteering groups (two paid volunteering days per year)
LifeWorks Discounts on services, restaurants and retailers
* dependant on role level
Hargreaves Lansdown is an inclusive employer that values diversity in its workforce. We encourage applications from all individuals without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age. This role may also be available on a flexible working or part time basis - please ask the Recruitment & Onboarding team for more information. Please note, we are unable to provide employment sponsorship to candidates.
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