Senior Copywriter (Pensions) - FTC 12 Months

interactive investor • Contract • Remote (Leeds, England, United Kingdom) • 2d ago

PURPOSE OF ROLE:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Copywriter (Pensions) to join our content team. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of pensions, including SIPPs (Self-Invested Personal Pensions), retirement planning, and pension regulations.

You will be responsible for producing clear, engaging, and authoritative content that helps investors understand their pension options, make informed decisions, and navigate complex pension rules with ease. Your work will be instrumental in enhancing our reputation as a go-to destination for pensions content.

KEY RESPONSIBLITIES:

Write and edit high-quality articles, guides, and reports on pensions and retirement planning.
Simplify complex pension topics into accessible, engaging, and informative content.
Ensure all content is accurate, up-to-date, and compliant with UK pensions regulations and guidelines.
Work closely with internal teams, including compliance, marketing, and product specialists, to ensure consistency and alignment with ii’s strategy.
Monitor industry trends, regulatory changes, and policy developments to keep content fresh and relevant.
Collaborate with external contributors, subject matter experts, and industry professionals to enhance content quality and credibility.
Optimise content for SEO and audience engagement, using best practices in digital publishing.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES:

Essential:

Proven experience writing about pensions, SIPPs, and retirement planning, ideally for a financial services company, media publication, or regulatory body.
Strong understanding of UK pension rules, tax implications, and retirement investment strategies.
Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to simplify technical content for a broad audience.
Familiarity with FCA guidelines and compliance considerations for financial content.
Experience in SEO, digital content publishing, and audience engagement strategies.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in financial writing.

Desirable:

A background in financial journalism, financial planning, or investment writing.
Ability to analyse pension-related data, trends, and policy updates to create insightful content.
Recognised financial qualifications such as CII (Chartered Insurance Institute) qualifications, Diploma in Regulated Financial Planning, or similar credentials.
Experience working with content management systems (CMS) and analytics tools.

Group Personal Pension Plan – 8% employer contribution and 4% employee contribution

Life Assurance and Group Income Protection
Private Medical Insurance – Provided by Bupa
25 Days Annual Leave, plus bank holidays
Staff Discounts on our investment products
Personal & Well-being Fund – Supporting your physical and mental wellness
Retail Discounts – Savings at a wide range of high street and online retailers
Voluntary Flexible Benefits – Tailor your benefits to suit your lifestyle

Please Note: We will do our utmost efforts to respond to all applicants. However, due to the high volume of applications we're currently receiving, if you haven't been contacted within 30 days of application, please consider unsuccessful.

interactive investor operates in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010. We welcome applications from individuals of all ages, disabilities, gender identities, marital status, pregnancy/maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and making reasonable adjustments where needed to support disabled applicants. We actively prevent all forms of discrimination, harassment, and victimisation—whether direct, indirect, associative, or perceptive