About Us -
Founded in 1917, John Crane is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and engineering of mission critical flow control solutions for increased efficiency, emission reductions and energy transformation. Our products include mechanical seals and systems, couplings, bearings, filtration systems and predictive digital monitoring technologies. John Crane customer service is accessed through a global network of more than 200 global sites in over 50 countries employing more than 6,000 employees worldwide. We partner with our customers and help them meet the latest environmental standards and keep their operations safe and controlled.
John Crane is part of Smiths Group. For over 170 years, Smiths has been improving our world through smarter engineering. Our technology benefits millions of people every day – making travel safer, supporting sustainable energy transition, efficiently heating and cooling our homes, and helping our world stay connected.
Job Description
We have a fantastic opportunity for the role of a Content Specialist reporting to the Senior Manager – Brand & Content. As the Content Specialist, you will be responsible for creating engaging written and visual content tailored to the business and the industries we serve. You will be working across many teams with the ultimate goal of improving the quality and volume of content to our defined target audience both internally and externally, driving the engagement for the John Crane brand.
The role is located at our headquarters within Slough site. Working Monday to Friday during normal office hours. (hybrid)
Fixed Term Contract for 12 months.
John Crane is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to crafting an inclusive environment for all employees.
Duties & Responsibilities (not limited to)
1. Create product and service descriptions which support ongoing communication campaigns and product/service launches.
2. Develop whitepapers, blog posts, case studies with industry and company experts.
3. Ensure content aligns with brand messaging, industry trends and aligns to customer needs.
4. Manage content calendars and related delivery.
5. Work with website optimisation lead to ensure content is optimized for SEO and track performance metrics.
6. Work effectively across departments to create and ensure a consistent and unified brand voice across all channels, aligning marketing content with the company's overall vision and business strategies.
7. Experiment with new content formats and marketing tactics to deliver more effective communications.
8. Cross-editing and proof-reading material prepared internally and externally.
9. Excellent copywriting skills and native English speaker required.
10. Strong communication skills and a knack for presenting technical information in a digestible manner are crucial for this role.
The Individual
1. Bachelor's degree in English, Media, Marketing, or related discipline.
2. Minimum three years of experience within a relevant field.
3. Experience in B2B Marketing communications preferred.
4. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
5. Must be able to implement at speed and be detail oriented.
6. Ability to work cross-functionally in a dynamic and flexible environment.
Diversity Clause
We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.
At no time during the hiring process will John Crane, Smiths Group nor any of our recruitment partners ever request payment to enable participation – including, but not limited to, interviews or testing. Avoid fraudulent requests by applying jobs directly through our career’s website or LinkedIn.
Seniority level
Associate
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Marketing
Industries
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing and Engineering Services
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