Features Writer - MoneySavingExpert.com - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract
ABOUT US
Every day, we push beyond expectations to help millions of people save money, at a time when it’s never mattered more. Through MoneySuperMarket, MoneySavingExpert, Quidco and our B2B partnerships we supply products to more than 24 million unique monthly visitors, helping UK households to save billions of pounds a year. Can you tell this is something we’re exceptionally proud of!
Creative, collaborative, ambitious – it’s hard work. But what makes it worth it? Leaving work knowing we’ve made a difference to our customers, users, and to each other.
Put our distinct brands together with our dedicated colleagues and you’ve got a workplace with lots of personality. We’re open-minded, diverse, and love our differences. Everyone plays a part, and comes together to work hard, go beyond, and make sure everyone feels they belong.
ABOUT THE ROLE
We’re looking for a consumer-focused writer to work on the MoneySavingExpert editorial team, accountable for researching and writing new features content, regularly keeping a wide range of current content up to date, as well as maintaining relationships with retailers and press contacts. One year fixed term contract (maternity cover).
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Pitching, investigating, and writing Features content.
- Updating current guides and blogs. Predominantly around travel and consumer rights but covering a wide scope of money saving topics ranging from free AI tools to cheap prescriptions.
- Writing and researching money saving tips, pitching those ideas for the email.
- Contributing to the Deals Hunters/Team blog, creating new content around consumer topics, money saving deals, glitches, and loopholes.
- Checking content to ensure it is SEO optimised and UX considered.
- Write own content cards for the app.
WHAT WE LOOK FOR
- High levels of accuracy with the ability to write clear and concise copy.
- Exceptional attention to detail.
- Passion for MoneySaving.
- Knowledge of consumer and personal finance topics.
- Proven ability to work to deadlines/targets.
- Strong evidence of effective time management/organisation/prioritisation skills.
- Proven experience of writing online in an editorial environment. Ideally two years.
- Tenacity to push back contacts to pursue full facts.
- Flexible and adaptable approach.
- Able to give and receive constructive feedback.
- Good communication skills.
Nice to have:
- SEO and Google analytics knowledge.
- Competent CMS skills.
WHAT REWARDS ARE ON OFFER
- Up to 30 holidays + bank holidays
- Pension up to 6% employer contribution
- Bonus scheme
- Enhanced shared parental leave - 6 months paid for both parents
- Digital Doctor on demand
- Work from anywhere scheme – 2 weeks per year
- Financial coaching
- Mental health platform access
HOW WE’LL INVEST IN YOU
We’re invested in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and opportunities to expand your skill set, including access to your own individual LinkedIn Learning license with access to over 16,000 courses.
INTERVIEW PROCESS
1. 60 minute interview consisting of a more in depth conversation about your experience and the role, with both competency and behavioural questions. Followed by a 30 minute writing task. We will try to do interviews in person where possible
At MONY Group, we believe in the strength of diversity and see inclusion as a strategic advantage. Our values guide us in creating a workplace where fairness and equity is a reality for all. We’re committed to minimising systemic bias and creating a level playing field for all candidates.
Contact us for reasonable accommodations in the application process, no need to disclose your disability or condition, just specify your needs. Unsure what to ask for? We can guide you through available accommodations.
We understand that job adverts only say so much and you’re likely to have a lot of questions. If you’d like to know more before applying such as more on hybrid working, salary, our parental leave policy etc, please just let us know, and we’ll be happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role, Kim at [email protected]
We believe that success isn’t solely defined by ticking boxes on a skills checklist. We encourage your application, so we can discover your skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.
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What We Do
MONY Group is the UK’s leading listed tech-based savings platform, supporting not only its own well-trusted brands, MoneySuperMarket, MoneySavingExpert and Quidco, but also those of leading third-party businesses. This expansion beyond the original price comparison website means being named after just one of our consumer brands no longer represents the extent of the business today.
Our new name is MONY Group plc as of Monday 20 May 2024, which aligns with our stock market ticker.
Passionate about our purpose, we’re driven to help our customers and users save money, every day. So, we value willpower, and the tenacity to take on challenges and push ideas through. In return, we’ve created an environment where those with spirit and drive will really shine.
We’re open-minded and value differences and opinions. We work hard to make sure everyone feels they belong. And we’re committed to creating an environment where our people can excel both professionally and personally.
Driven by our customers and users, the market and each other, we work hard. But it’s worth it. Because even better than the flexibility, support and career growth is the feeling we get from seeing the impact we have on millions of UK households to save money.
What we do together is beyond comparison.
We're home to amazing brands and over 600 talented colleagues. You might be familiar with our brands - and maybe you've even used some of our services.
