Why Southco?
With over 70 years of engineering excellence and more than 3000 employees in 20 countries, Southco is a global leader for the manufacturing of engineered access solutions, products that you and thousands of others interact with every day. Our products form what we call "touch points", such as locks, latches, fasteners, hinges, handles and many other products that serve virtually hundreds of industries worldwide.
The Department: MARKETING DEPARTMENT
The European Marketing Department plays a key role in defining the business strategy across the European region as well as holds some key functions and responsibility for shaping the global marketing direction of the company. It works closely with the sales team to identify focus industries and growth markets and to develop and implement marketing strategies to drive growth. The Marketing Department is also responsible for the communication and engagement with customers and prospect customers at all stages of their journey and across the different sales channels (direct & distribution). By using various digital tools and media, lead generation is key, whilst, at the same time, guarding the consistent representation and usage of the Southco brand.
The Role: Content Marketing Specialist
We are looking for a talented and versatile individual to sit at the heart of our UK-based content hub. The role focuses on day-to-day content production to be used in public relations. email campaigns, social media, website copy, digital advertising and corporate communications. You will play a key role in populating content for our website replatforming project. If you are a skilled copywriter who thrives on variety, can switch between channels without missing a beat, and loves being part of a fast-moving global team, we want to hear from you.
Is this a role for you?
- Bachelor’s degree in English, Communications, Marketing, Journalism or a related field — or equivalent professional experience
- 3+ years of copywriting or content writing experience, with a portfolio demonstrating strong short-form digital content
- Proven experience writing for email, social media and digital advertising
- Strong grasp of brand voice, messaging frameworks and editorial standards
- Able to manage multiple briefs simultaneously and deliver quality work under tight deadlines
- Confident communicator who can collaborate effectively across a global, cross-functional team
- Familiarity with DXP, CMS or web content management platforms
- Experience in B2B marketing or a manufacturing / engineering environment
So why join us?
Southco employees enjoy an excellent work/life balance, globally competitive compensation, and global and local connections with colleagues from around world who share the same vision and passion. Being part of the Southco family means being part of a success story that spans for almost a century and is still being written by people just like you today.
At Southco our employees are at the heart of what we do, we’re a family and strive to maintain our culture.
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free flu jabs
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private dental insurance
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- As part of our right-to-work verification process, please confirm whether you are a UK citizen, currently hold Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status in the United Kingdom.
Education:
Experience:
- Copywriting: 3 years (preferred)
- digital content: 3 years (preferred)
- brand voice: 2 years (preferred)
- DXP: 1 year (preferred)
- web content management platforms: 3 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
