Deals Researcher and Writer - 12 month fixed term contract

Moneysupermarket Group

  • London
  • Contract
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Deals Researcher and Writer - 12-month Fixed Term ContractABOUT USEvery day, we push beyond expectations to help millions of people save money, at a time when it’s never mattered more. Through MoneySuperMarket, MoneySavingExpert, Quidco and our B2B partnerships we supply products to more than 24 million unique monthly visitors, helping UK households to save billions of pounds a year. Can you tell this is something we’re exceptionally proud of!Creative, collaborative, ambitious – it’s hard work. But what makes it worth it? Leaving work knowing we’ve made a difference to our customers, users, and to each other.Put our distinct brands together with our dedicated colleagues and you’ve got a workplace with lots of personality. We’re open-minded, diverse, and love our differences. Everyone plays a part, and comes together to work hard, go beyond, and make sure everyone feels they belong.ABOUT THE ROLEWe are looking for a passionate deal hunter to join the MSE editorial team as a Deals Researcher & Writer, on a 12-month fixed term contract, in our central London office. The successful candidate needs to be organised, have a keen eye for detail and quickly be able to get their head around complex topics. They must also have a real interest and passion for all things money saving – this role is made for a bargain hunter.The Deals Researcher & Writer role is accountable for researching deals and writing content as well as keeping their assigned sections up to date. You will need a passion for hunting down the best possible deal with the end user always in mind. We’re looking for an enthusiastic, creative money saver with an eye for a bargain and a hunger to be the first to tell our users about a great deal.You will have a list of deals and features content that you will regularly keep up to date, as well as maintaining relationships with retailers and contactsWHAT YOU WILL BE DOINGFinding and investigating dealsWriting and researching money saving tipsContributing new ideas for the Deals Hunters blog, creating new content around deals, glitches and loopholesChecking current content to make sure it’s up to date and accurateEnsure content always stays on message in line with the MSE MantrasFocusing on the design and structure of the content, always considering the user experience. Always ask “are we directing our users in the best possible way?”Taking responsibility for key retailers, producing regular content for the website and weekly emailSeeking out new contacts and building a network of deals suppliers.Working on the deals-related guides, keeping them updatedCorrectly prioritising workload to ensure all updates are completed within deadlines/target timeframes.WHAT WE LOOK FOREssential:High levels of accuracyA genuine passion for MoneySaving and finding a bargainExceptional attention to detailUnderstanding of how to structure and edit content so that it works onlineKnowledge of consumer and personal finance, including deals, promotions, offers, products and tipsExperience of writing in an editorial environmentGood communication skillsProven ability to work to deadlines/targetsStrong evidence of effective time management / prioritisation skillsFlexible and adaptable approachJournalistic hunger for a story and confidence to push for more informationNice to have:Familiarity using content management systemsExperience of writing about money saving onlineWork experience at a deals or vouchers websiteExperience of using SEO toolsGoogle Analytics or other analyticsExperience of making videos for online content and social mediaWHAT REWARDS ARE ON OFFERUp to 27 holidays + bank holidaysPension up to 6% employer contributionBonus schemeDigital Doctor on demandWork from anywhere scheme – 2 weeks per yearFinancial coachingMental health platform accessHOW WE’LL INVEST IN YOUWe’re invested in your development. Expect mentorship, training, and opportunities to expand your skill set, including access to your own individual LinkedIn Learning license with access to over 16,000 courses.INTERVIEW PROCESS
1. 30mins call to run through your experience and the role in more depth2. 60mins interview. A timed task will be sent out prior to this interview stage and asked to be returned. The task will be discussed, along with both competency and behavioural questions.At MONY Group, we believe in the strength of diversity and see inclusion as a strategic advantage. Our values guide us in creating a workplace where fairness and equity is a reality for all. We’re committed to minimising systemic bias and creating a level playing field for all candidates.Contact us for reasonable accommodations in the application process, no need to disclose your disability or condition, just specify your needs. Unsure what to ask for? We can guide you through available accommodations.We understand that job adverts only say so much and you’re likely to have a lot of questions. If you’d like to know more before applying such as more on hybrid working, salary, our parental leave policy etc, please just let us know, and we’ll be happy to help. You can contact the recruiter for this role, Kim atWe believe that success isn’t solely defined by ticking boxes on a skills checklist. We encourage your application, so we can discover your skills and experience that will help you succeed in this role.

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