Head of Content & Copywriting

Head of Content & Copywriting Role overview: The Head of Content & Copywriting is responsible for the overall strategy of content that sits across our digital sites. They will manage all outputs across the channels for EMEA and be the owner of JD’s tone of voice in both content and copy across all touchpoints. Managing a fast-paced team across multiple office locations – this role requires a strong motivated leader. Responsibilities: Leading a team of talented content experts & copywriters across EMEA Inspiring and evolving the JD tone of voice Being responsible for the planning & execution of all content strategies Building strong relationships across all of our business functions including trading, marketing, retail & performance marketing. Reviewing performance, planning strategy and driving forward content & copy outputs Delivering constructive feedback Ability to prioritize the team’s workload and deliver on multiple projects Role objectives and KPI’s: Working closely with our trading function to ensure all channels across EMEA are reflective of our key commercial messages Constantly reviewing performance and optimizing content & copy to ensure we are maximizing Reviewing and deploying new initiatives for how we can continue to evolve our approach Ensuring all product copy is delivered within the time frame required with the correct tone of voice Skills and Experience: 6+ years’ experience in content or copywriting including line management responsibilities Exceptional written communication skills Proven track record of managing and delivering on multiple projects Strong communicator with an ability to lead, influence and build strong relationships with stakeholders Commercially minded Training needs to upskill: Leadership development program Good at managing up to senior leadership Exceptional knowledge of all copy and content systems Cross departmental relationships Strong analytical skills Ability to manage multiple projects The Company: The JD Group is a leading omnichannel retailer of Sports Fashion, Street & Premium Fashion, Outdoors and Gyms with over 60,000 colleagues over 3,400 stores across several retail fascias in over 30 markets around the world. We are an equal opportunities employer who embraces and values differences. We recognize the importance of an inclusive workplace culture in which everyone can thrive irrespective of their background or identity. To be a part of this successful and continuously growing company, you will have the desire to ingrain our strategic goals of being a people-first, a digital leader and customer-focused organization which provides operational excellence and is continuous with identifying new areas of growth into our day-to-day. We know our employees work tirelessly to make JD Sports the success it is today and in turn, we offer them some amazing benefits: Incremental Holiday Allowance Staff Discount on qualifying purchases across Group retail stores and online Exclusive Colleague Bike Discount scheme Discounted Gym membership Personal development opportunities to learn and develop at work Access to Apprenticeships and accredited qualifications Interested? If you are interested in this position, then press the

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