RICS
Content Lead (Professional Development & Learning)
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Vacancy Name: Content Lead
Country: England
Office Location: London Westminster
About Us
Flexible/Agile Working: This hybrid role is based on a 60% onsite, 40% remote working model.
Join RICS, a globally respected organisation that sets the highest ethical standards across land, real estate, construction, and infrastructure, supporting 140,000 professionals worldwide.
At RICS, we are at the forefront of shaping the built and natural environment. As a prominent professional body, we empower our members with globally recognised qualifications, influential networks, and access to high quality resources.
Role Purpose and Key Responsibilities
As Content Lead (Professional Development & Learning), you will lead the development and delivery of high-quality, sector-specific content across multiple channels, including journals, isurv, podcasts, and rics.org.
You will own the content roadmap for your assigned areas, balancing member needs, regulatory accuracy, and organisational priorities, and ensuring content is delivered, maintained, and optimised for impact.
Key Responsibilities:
- Own the end-to-end delivery of content, including commissioning, writing, editing, publishing, and ongoing refresh and optimisation.
- Develop and manage content plans across multiple formats (articles, podcasts, videos, case law updates, event outputs), ensuring relevance and quality.
- Build and manage a network of subject matter experts and contributors, ensuring clear briefs, deadlines, and high-quality outputs.
- Manage and continuously improve content hubs and standards-related pages, ensuring content remains current and engaging.
- Use analytics, SEO, and performance data to optimise content discovery, engagement, and user experience.
- Operate within editorial governance frameworks, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and appropriate sign-off for all published content.
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About You
You are an experienced content professional with strong editorial judgement and a passion for producing high-quality, user-focused content. You are comfortable working with technical subject matter, managing contributors, and taking ownership of content delivery in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
Skills & Experience:
- Experience commissioning, developing, and managing content across multiple formats and channels.
- Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with the ability to simplify complex technical information.
- Strong stakeholder-management skills, particularly working with subject matter experts and contributor networks.
- Experience using CMS platforms and performance data to manage and improve digital content.
- Strong organisational skills, able to manage multiple deadlines and maintain content pipelines.
- Collaborative, proactive, and solution-focused, with the ability to work across teams and adapt to changing priorities.
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Rewards and Benefits
We offer a competitive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance, and financial security. This includes:
- 25 days annual leave plus public holidays
- Private medical insurance and wellbeing support
- Pension scheme, life assurance, and income protection
- Enhanced family leave and volunteering opportunities
Equal Opportunity Employer:
RICS is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome candidates from diverse backgrounds, as we believe that our differences drive our performance. Please let us know if we can support you with any adjustments to our recruitment process.
Candidates must have the correct right to work in the country where the role is based.
How to Apply:
To apply, please complete our short online application form. You will be asked to upload your CV and provide a statement explaining why this specific role at the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors is an ideal opportunity for you, and how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role.
Please note that while we aim to keep adverts open for a reasonable period, we reserve the right to close them early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
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