Overview
Job Introduction
Our Corporate Affairs department is on the lookout for a Global Content & Editorial Specialist to join their team on a permanent basis based at either our London or Leeds office. If you are interested in healthcare and the complex legal and ethical challenges in modern practice, and want to take on a role where you will have the opportunity to work with people across the globe, this could be great opportunity for you.
As our Global Content and Editorial Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in taking the lead on researching and creating medicolegal, dentolegal and public affairs content that raises awareness of emerging risks and matters of import to the health professions.
As part of this role, you will produce original and engaging content that can be delivered through a variety of communications channels, and project manage the ongoing production of MPS’s multiple print and digital publications. You will be our subject matter expert in this area, so being able to build and maintain excellent stakeholder relationships would be great for us to see.
We know flexibility is important to people and at MPS we want you to have the best work-life balance possible.  This role has a blend of home and office-based working, to suit you and the needs of the business which is typically 1-2 days per week on-site. Your days in the office could be from either our Leeds or London office.
Role Responsibility
- Take lead on the content to ensure that it is engaging, topical and provides information for our members on how to manage their risks.
- Take a lead role in continually reviewing the Publications Content Strategy to ensure sustained relevancy.
- Execute delivery of MPS’s print and digital publications for all countries from planning each issue, commissioning writers, and applying quality controls to support annual plan targets.
- Project manage the production of print and digital publications, including briefing print and fulfilment suppliers, obtaining quotes for print and delivery, and sourcing relevant audience data.
- Use member and market research and analysis in a proactive way to measure results and rationalise decisions to deliver personalisation and targeted content globally.
- Deliver medicolegal, dentolegal and public affairs content which helps members reduce risks and promotes MPS’s policy and advocacy work.
The Ideal Candidate
- Experience in print & digital
- Background could be in research (public facing)
- Proven experience of editing, writing, and managing content
- Experience of managing multiple projects at one time
- Experience of developing compelling campaign specific materials to support marketing initiatives
- Experience in publications planning and editing
- Strong ability to write and edit content over numerous channels, engaging a variety of audiences
- Skilled at proofreading and copy-editing
- Ability to effectively research, organise and plan
- Keen eye for detail
- Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal – including the ability to engage with colleagues and peers at all levels of the organisation
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and we encourage you to apply even if you feel you do not match 100% of the technical requirements. We celebrate diversity, promote inclusivity and strive to create a work environment which ensures everyone can be heard.
Package Description
- Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus
- 11% pension contribution (3% from you, 8% from us optional additional matched 3% contributions, e.g. 6% from you, 11% from us)
- 25 days annual leave plus flexible bank holidays (option to buy/sell 5 days)
- Private Medical Cover
- Healthcare cash plan
- 6x salary death in service
- Paid volunteering day
- A personal GP service enabling you to get a video consultation with an NHS-registered, private GP
- Employee Assistance Programme
- A range of shopping discounts from major high-street retailers
About the Company
Medical Protection Society (MPS) is the world’s leading protection organisation for doctors, dentists and healthcare professionals. We protect and support the professional interests of almost 300,000 members around the world, in countries as diverse as the United Kingdom, South Africa and Hong Kong.
Our philosophy is to support safe practice in medicine and dentistry by helping to avert problems in the first place. We also actively campaign for regulatory and legal reforms that benefit members and the wider healthcare professions. Membership provides access to expert advice and support together with the right to request indemnity for complaints or claims arising from professional practice.
We continue to invest in our team to ensure that we are delivering the best possible service for members. This was recognised in 2016 when we were awarded an Investors in People Silver award.
