Marketing Content Specialist in Brentford

Renaissance® is a global leader in education technology. We help schools and school groups in the UK and around the world with educational assessments, practice and intervention solutions, and data analytics. Renaissance now incorporates GL Assessment (known internationally as GL Education), too – a leading provider of educational assessments. Together, our assessments offer the ideal starting point to help teachers understand their students’ strengths and pinpoint areas of need. Our teaching and learning tools then provide effective next steps, with online literacy and maths solutions that meet students exactly where we are. Worldwide, we support over 18 million students, operating in over 100 countries.

We're looking for a creative storyteller to join our team as a Marketing Content Specialist! In this role, you'll craft compelling, research-driven content that sparks curiosity, builds meaningful connections with our audience, and drives business growth. You'll be at the heart of our marketing efforts, collaborating with talented colleagues across the organization to bring our mission to life through words that inspire and engage.

Marketing Content Specialist Job Responsibilities include:

• Partner with marketing teammates to develop content that generates excitement for our products while nurturing long-term customer relationships
• Craft and refine diverse content formats—from emails and video scripts to blog posts, articles, social media content, and press releases
• Keep our website fresh and relevant by collaborating with stakeholders across the organisation
• Review long-form content to ensure consistent messaging, style, and brand voice
• Work alongside all marketing teams to amplify content distribution and maximise business impact
• Contribute to webinar strategies that deepen customer engagement and create new opportunities
• Partner with growth marketing on publication advertising—managing calendars, logistics, and budgets
• Track and share insights on content performance as part of our ongoing learning culture
• Stay current with industry trends and share valuable insights with the team
• Jump in on special projects that move our marketing initiatives forward

Experience:

• Creating editorial content in education, edtech, marketing/communications agencies, or a combination of relevant education and experience
• A track record of developing content that drives demand and strengthens brand identity
• Curiosity about content marketing trends and audience behaviour in the edtech space
• Exceptional communication abilities—both written and verbal
• Thriving in collaborative, cross-functional teams
• Strong project management skills with the ability to juggle multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• A detail-oriented approach combined with big-picture thinking
• A natural collaborator who also works effectively with autonomy
• Embracing fast-paced environments and adapting gracefully to shifting priorities
• Being proactive, resourceful, and bringing positive energy to everything you do

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences. If you're passionate about content and don't meet every qualification listed, we still encourage you to apply! This is a hybrid role based out of our office in Brentford (2 days a week) with the expectation of some travel to other offices as required for the team. We offer a basic salary between £35-40,000 per annum, plus lots of amazing benefits.

Benefits:

• 25 Days a year plus Bank Holidays (3 to be used for our Christmas shutdown)
• A day off for your birthday to celebrate in style!
• 5 volunteering days a year to use for the causes of your choice
• Access to a benefits and discount platform with access to 1000’s of discounts at retailers, leisure attractions and restaurants
• BUPA Healthcare, Life assurance, Permanent health insurance
• Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution – up to 8%
• Season ticket loan and EAP

Location: We are currently located in Brentford but will relocate to another West London location later in 2026. Our current office is also dog friendly so there may be a well-behaved pet or two on some days. We have an ongoing commitment to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and have taken strides to become a more welcoming and inclusive workplace, including the introduction of our DEI Matters Network which is owned and driven by our staff. We are an equal opportunities employer. We encourage and welcome applications from all underrepresented groups, as we believe and strive for community representation within our organisation.

If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format or would like us to make reasonable adjustments to enable you to apply or attend any interview, please contact us and we will talk this through with you. All your information will be kept confidential according to GDPR guidelines. Please note that we can only consider applicants who already hold a full work permit. This role is subject to DBS and background checks.