Content Assistant

We are recruiting for a Content Assistant to join a busy E-commerce and Marketing team within an established, consumer-focused organisation. About the Role Content Assistant

• Salary: £30,000 – £35,000
• Location: Hayes, Middlesex
• Working Pattern: 4 days office-based per week This is a great opportunity for a strong writer with a genuine interest in digital content, SEO and AI to develop their career within a growing E-commerce environment. The successful candidate will have an English Literature degree from a UK university and will be confident creating engaging, accurate and commercially focused written content. You will also have a good understanding of how AI is used within content creation and digital marketing, alongside knowledge of SEO, including meta titles, meta descriptions and keyword optimisation. The Role Working closely with the Marketing and E-commerce teams, you will help create, manage and optimise digital content across websites, email campaigns, brochures and third-party platforms. You will be responsible for ensuring content is accurate, engaging, on-brand and optimised to support both organic traffic and online sales. Responsibilities
• Create and edit engaging website, product, blog and promotional content.
• Upload and maintain product listings across websites and third-party marketplaces.
• Write and optimise product descriptions, landing pages and other digital content.
• Ensure website content is accurate, consistent and aligned with brand guidelines.
• Apply SEO principles to digital content, including keyword research, meta titles, meta descriptions and on-page optimisation.
• Support the creation and management of blog content.
• Understand and appropriately use AI tools to support content creation, research, optimisation and quality.
• Assist with email campaigns, promotional banners, landing pages and product launches.
• Support brochure content and ensure information is accurate and professionally presented.
• Work with external agencies on SEO, content and website optimisation.
• Use website analytics and reporting tools to understand content performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support A/B testing and website updates.
• Work closely with Marketing, E-commerce and other internal teams to ensure product and customer-facing information remains accurate and up to date. Qualifications
• An English Literature degree from a UK university – essential. Required Skills
• Excellent written English and a strong eye for grammar, spelling and tone of voice.
• A genuine interest in content writing and digital marketing.
• Good understanding of SEO and how search engines use content.
• Knowledge of meta titles, meta descriptions, keywords and on-page SEO.
• An understanding of how AI tools can be used effectively within content creation and SEO.
• The ability to research information and turn it into clear, engaging content.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good Microsoft Office skills.
• An understanding of website content management systems and/or CMS platforms.
• The ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines. Preferred Skills Desirable Experience It would be beneficial if you also have experience with:
• E-commerce or digital marketing.
• Website content management.
• Google Analytics or similar reporting tools.
• Basic HTML/CSS.
• Salesforce or another CMS platform.
• Canva, Photoshop or other image editing software.
• UX and conversion optimisation.
• Email marketing. Pay range and compensation package
• Salary: £30,000 – £35,000