Senior Content Specialist

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Your role At Allens, our business teams are also specialists in their field, using their unique knowledge and expertise to solve critical client and business challenges. You'll be a part of our Brand, Marketing and Communications team, which plays an important role in shaping how Allens shows up in the market, with our clients and across our broader communities. The team works with people across the firm to deliver clear, compelling and high-quality communications that support our brand, reputation and client engagement. As a Senior Content Specialist in our Brand, Marketing and Communications team you will: Support the development and delivery of high-quality written and spoken content, including flagship thought leadership, speeches, profiles and other market-facing communications. Act as a centre of excellence for content execution, providing coaching, guidance and practical support to help colleagues and stakeholders shape ideas into clear, compelling outputs. Act as a key 'translation layer' between marketing and brand strategy and execution, advising on the best formats, channels and approaches to bring stories to life. Own proofing, editing and quality control processes to ensure market-facing content is accurate, consistent, clear and aligned with Allens' brand voice. Build and systemise in-house rich media capability, including video and audio formats, workflows and quality standards. Lead end-to-end video content development (storyboarding, production, editing and delivery) either hands-on or through agency partners. Work directly with colleagues and stakeholders to translate strategy, messaging and complex ideas into polished content across a range of channels and formats. Explore and apply AI-enabled tools to support content production and editing, improving consistency and efficiency while maintaining appropriate oversight and judgement. This is a permanent, full-time opportunity. At Allens we have a hybrid working structure, typically 60% in the office and 40% from home. We would be happy to discuss any other flexible working arrangements that best support you. About you You will have: Significant experience in content, communications, editorial or marketing roles, ideally gained in a professional services, corporate or similarly complex environment. Exceptional writing, editing and proofing skills, with strong attention to detail and the ability to adapt tone and style for different audiences and channels. Strong editorial judgement, including the ability to identify reputational, messaging or quality risks in market-facing content. Experience working with senior stakeholders and subject matter experts to shape complex ideas into clear, compelling content. Strong creative execution capability; including the ability to conceptualise how stories come to life across formats, particularly video. An interest in rich media, including video and audio content, and the ability to develop practical processes, standards and ways of working. Experience with video production tools and platforms (e.g. Adobe Creative Cloud, including Premiere Pro) or strong working knowledge. Experience working with external creative or production agencies. A curious and practical approach to using technology and AI-enabled tools to improve content workflows, quality and consistency. A desire to learn, grow, network and mentor others. Your development In joining Allens, you will receive unparalleled learning and development opportunities. You will be challenged, supported and guided as you learn and develop, and will be encouraged to grow. We foster greatness, and will coach and support you to meet your goals and aspirations. Our unique Career Deal allows you to take control of your career and provides a transparent approach to career development. Our international alliance with Linklaters means we are able to support secondments all over the world. Our perks Our benefits include: Financial : market competitive fixed remuneration, employee recruitment referral program, discounts at hundreds of suppliers including retail outlets, health and travel insurance, charity matched funding program. Health and wellbeing : fully subsidised gym memberships, annual flu vaccinations, skin checks, in-house snacks and catered meals, subsidised sporting and social activities, Employee Assistance Program including confidential counselling, wellbeing coaching and financial coaching for employees and their families. Flexibility : hybrid and flexible working arrangements to support you in your work and life commitments and passions, equipment to support working from home. Leave : ability to purchase additional annual leave, access to an enhanced, inclusive and flexible parental leave policy - 26 weeks paid parental leave with no minimum service for permanent employees and high quality executive coaching to support the transition. Recognition : team based recognition including social activities and contribution bas