Editorial Planning & Content Strategy Director

Position Overview

As the Director, Editorial and Content Strategy at Elsevier—a global leader in scientific and healthcare information—you will shape and lead the global editorial strategy. In this role, you will ensure that our storytelling aligns with brand principles and business goals, bringing our value narrative to life across all channels.

Key Responsibilities

• 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 while optimizing for efficiency using performance data.
• Establish a center of excellence for writing standards and guidelines by developing tools and training for consistent quality.
• Collaborate with global communications, segment marketing, and content teams to develop and implement editorial plans.
• Define and oversee the overall content strategy, monitoring and analyzing content performance metrics.

Required Qualifications

• Proven experience in developing and communicating a strategic vision and translating it into meaningful, actionable goals.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to build team commitment and foster a positive, motivating environment.
• Excellent communication and organizational abilities to ensure clarity of direction and effective stakeholder engagement.
• Analytical skills to monitor content performance and adjust strategies accordingly in a complex, matrixed organization.

Benefits & Perks

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits
• Wellbeing programs and life assurance
• Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme, long service awards, and Save As You Earn share option scheme
• Travel season ticket loan and comprehensive parental leave options
• Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children
• RECARES days for supporting important charities and causes
• Employee resource groups, extensive learning and development resources, and discounts via Perks at Work