Content editor - food & health focus

This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working (London, 1-2 days a week in the office, including Tuesdays and some Thursdays/ad hoc as required), 28 days holiday a year plus Bank Holidays, and a fantastic pension scheme offering 6% in year one and 11% thereafter.

This is a fixed-term role for 12 months, with potential for extension or permanence based on performance, suitability, and business needs.

Salary: £38,000 - £48,000 per annum

Please note: Only applications with a cover letter will be considered. Your cover letter should be no longer than one A4 page, highlighting your key achievements and skills relevant to the Essential Criteria listed in the Role Profile. Also include why you are applying and why you want to work at Which?.

About the role

We are seeking an outstanding content editor to develop, commission, and edit advice, reviews, and investigative features on food and health topics for Which.co.uk and Which? magazine.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Managing our digital content portfolio on food and health topics, from buying guides to product reviews.
2. Commissioning new and updated content for digital and print channels from our in-house team of writers and researchers.
3. Analyzing performance data (SEO, traffic, subscriber metrics) to inform content commissioning and optimization.
4. Collaborating with the wider editorial team to develop content strategy and ensure smooth department operations.

About you

Experience in digital content creation is essential, including interpreting performance data and creating optimized content. Your background might be as a digital-savvy journalist/editor or an experienced content manager. Experience with product and service reviews is a plus.

• Proven commissioning, editing, and writing skills.
• Successful track record of editing and commissioning high-quality consumer digital content (print experience is a bonus).
• Ability to lead, organize, and influence stakeholders effectively.
• Passion for consumer topics aligned with Which?'s mission.
• Numerate, analytical, with keen attention to detail.

The recruitment process

• One-hour interview via Google Meet, including a pre-set question/discussion topic.

Benefits

• 35-hour workweek
• 28 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, with options to buy additional days
• Excellent pension scheme: employer contributes 6% (rising to 11% after one year), employee contributes 3%
• Discount site Pluxee for shopping and holidays
• Annual performance awards (dependent on individual and company performance)
• Healthcare and private medical insurance, plus Vitality rewards (after 6 months)
• Discretionary death-in-service benefit (six times your salary)
• Free access to Which? content and helplines
• Free wills for employees and affordable wills for partners
• Work-from-anywhere policy for 4 weeks annually

About Which?

We promote a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options, including part-time and job share arrangements. Contact for discussions. Which? is the UK's consumer champion, committed to diversity and inclusion. We are proud to be a top inclusive employer and a Disability Confident Leader. We encourage applications from all backgrounds and will provide reasonable adjustments upon request.

For assistance with your application, email . Find out more about the Disability Confident scheme here .

Please ensure you meet the essential criteria in the Role Profile; applications not meeting these may not be considered. We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy at any time.