Editorial Planning & Content Strategy Director

About the Role

The Editorial and Content Strategy Director will shape and lead Elsevier’s global editorial strategy, aligning storytelling across internal and external communications to bring our brand and value story to life. This role partners closely with business segments to ensure content aligns with brand principles and business goals. The ideal candidate brings strong writing skills, experience managing content in complex, matrixed organizations, and a track record of building coherent brand presence through strategic, measurable storytelling.

• Develop and maintain a 12-month rolling editorial calendar in coordination with global communications and business segments.
• Create content strategies that ensure impactful and resonant brand messaging. Optimize content for efficiency and return on investment using performance data.
• Establish a center of excellence for writing standards and guidelines. Develop tools and training to support consistent writing quality across the organization.

• Develop and communicate a clear vision, translating it into meaningful goals. Maintain a balance between the overall picture and details.
• Build commitment to team and individual objectives, promoting urgency in reaching goals and following through on commitments.
• Apply deep knowledge and understanding to work, relating it to the broader business context. Champion the team’s technical knowledge within the organization.
• Provide clear direction and purpose, ensuring people understand how their work fits within the organization. Develop a trusted communication interface between the team and stakeholders.
• Ask effective questions, collect facts from multiple sources, and propose solutions. Manage day-to-day issues effectively.
• Create a positive environment that motivates individuals. Employ different motivational strategies for different people and situations.
• Encourage cooperation and remove barriers to team performance. Facilitate open discussions and seek team members’ input.
• Work with global communications, segment marketing, and content teams to develop and implement editorial plans.
• Define and oversee content strategy aligned with brand and business goals. Monitor and analyze content performance metrics.
• Establish and maintain writing principles and standards. Write compelling stories for various platforms as needed.

We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. With an average length of service of 9 years, we are confident that we offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, we will help you meet your immediate responsibilities and your long-term goals.

• Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive