Editorial Consultant

We are AMS. We are a global total workforce solutions firm; we enable organisations to thrive in an age of constant change by building, re-shaping, and optimising workforces. Our Contingent Workforce Solutions (CWS) service partner with Zurich to support contingent recruitment hiring. On behalf of Zurich, AMS are looking for an Editorial Consultant for a 3-6 month contract based in London on a hybrid working basis.

At Zurich we believe in creating a brighter future for our customers, partners, our people and the planet by providing products and services which have a positive impact on people's lives. We want to be one of the most responsible businesses in the world.

In the UK, Zurich provide a suite of general insurance products covering business, casualty, motor, property and travel insurance, life insurance and pensions products to individuals and corporate customers. We employ over 4,500 people in the UK and are based across a number of locations with our head office being in Swindon.

Purpose of the Role:

In this role, you'll join the Internal Communications team as an Editorial Consultant, helping to bring employee experiences to life through powerful storytelling. You'll be central to capturing real stories from across the business and transforming them into engaging, impactful content that strengthens connection, promotes collaboration, and enhances the culture at Zurich. From interviewing colleagues to simplifying complex messages, your content will help align employees with Zurich's strategy and values and inspire pride in the work we do.

As an Editorial Consultant you will be responsible for:

• Liaising with key stakeholders to identify and draft stories that bring Zurich's strategy to life, helping to engage employees in the company's strategic direction.
• Publishing stories across internal communications channels such as SharePoint, newsletters, and video scripts.
• Measuring the impact and effectiveness of published stories and using feedback to refine the approach accordingly.
• Proactively sourcing real employee stories from across the UK business via interviews, calls, and team connections.
• Turning conversations into compelling narratives using clear, engaging language.
• Simplifying complex ideas into easy-to-understand content that resonates with employees.

What we require from the candidate:

• Excellent writing skills with the ability to craft clear, compelling content tailored to an internal audience.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with grammar and punctuation of the highest standard.
• Strong stakeholder engagement and investigative skills - able to ask the right questions and uncover meaningful narratives.
• Confident, personable, and inquisitive, with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Comfortable working independently and collaboratively across teams.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Familiarity with the financial services or insurance industry is a strong advantage.

This client will only accept workers operating via an Umbrella or PAYE engagement model.

If you are interested in applying for this position and meet the criteria outlined above, please click the link to apply and we will contact you with an update in due course.

At Zurich, we are proud of our culture. We are passionate about Diversity and Inclusion. We want you to bring your whole self to work; we have a diverse mix of customers and we want our employee base to reflect that. Our diversity and inclusion initiatives are creating an environment where everyone feels welcome regardless of protected characteristics.

With the above in mind, we accept applications from everyone regardless of your background, beliefs or culture; however, we especially welcome applications from women, people from ethnic minorities, people with a disability and people who are LGBT+ as these groups are currently under-represented in our organisation.