Content Manager

🚀 We’re hiring: Content Manager (12‑month FTC)

Ready to shape inspiring content for the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier?

We’re looking for a Content Manager to join Howdens on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, creating standout editorial content across our digital platforms and marketing channels.

📍 Based in Raunds, Northamptonshire, you’ll work closely with our Marketing, Digital and Commercial teams, playing a hands‑on role in shaping content that connects, inspires and delivers real impact.

Posted by: Sam Wiggins, Senior Recruiter

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Howdens, the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, is looking for a creative and passionate Content Manager to join our Marketing team in Raunds. Within this role you will play a key role in crafting inspiring editorial content for use across our digital platforms and marketing channels. You'll build strong, collaborative relationships with internal stakeholders and external agencies to develop and deliver a strategic editorial plan that enhances the customer experience. With a focus on quality, accuracy, and brand alignment, you’ll ensure all content is best-in-class, on-brand, and delivered on time and within budget.

This is a 12-month FTC based at our office in Raunds which is easily commutable from Kettering, Peterborough, Bedford and Northampton.

What will I be doing as a Content Manager?

• Responsible for editorial cross-channel production, supporting the Head of Digital Content in ensuring the tone, message and visual execution is on brand, inspirational, customer centric and accurate for a consistent customer experience
• Collaborate on an editorial content strategy with senior stakeholders that underpins the marketing and digital strategies, plus wider business objectives, to ensure direction is clear for both planned and tactical content across the business
• Produce detailed schedules, with clear milestones and sign off stages, to ensure that all content is delivered on time to a high standard
• Develop relationships and ways of working with multiple stakeholders across the business that results in efficient content briefing and production, and consistent use across internal and external channels
• Ensure all editorial content is optimised for all channels, so content is produced once to fit all executions and that it aligns to brand, tone of voice, and house style guidelines to deliver creative excellence
• Manage a small team of Content Executives

What do I need to qualify for this Content Manager position?

• Significant experience managing editorial/content production across multiple channels
• Proven track record in fast-paced, dynamic environments
• Strong writing skills and experience optimising content for SEO
• Strong budget management and cost control skills
• Solid understanding of SEO and digital content principles
• Excellent design and creative skills

It would be desirable if you also had:

• Experience of the home improvement sector
• Proficient in data analysis using tools such as Google Analytics, ContentSquare, etc.
• Familiarity with interior design and product launches

About Howdens:

As the UK’s leading trade kitchen supplier, Howdens proudly supports over 460,000 trade professionals through our network of 900+ depots. As a constituent of the FTSE 100 and with sales of £2.4 billion last year, we continue to expand, offering exciting opportunities for growth in a dynamic, entrepreneurial environment.

What we can offer you:

• Competitive Salary and Company Performance Related Annual Bonus
• Excellent pension scheme (company contribution of up to 12%)
• 25 days holiday
• Share save scheme.
• Exceptional reward and recognition events

Howdens is founded on the principle of being Worthwhile for ALL concerned. We’re working hard to ensure we provide an inclusive environment where everyone feels welcome. We will do everything we can to support you during your application. If you need us to make any adjustments to our recruitment process, please email recruitmentteam@howdens.com with the job title and location, and we will be happy to help you