Job Description:
Content Editor
Job Description
JOB TITLE
Content Editor
JOB REF
CE01
SALARY
£23,700 - £26,250
DIRECTORATE
Information, Research and Strategy
LOCATION
Rosebery House, Edinburgh
REPORTS TO
Information Services Manager
Job Purpose
You will support the Information Services Manager and the wider Digital Information Team to
enhance the development of Young Scot content across a range of digital, social and offline
platforms. The role will be responsible for the production, co-ordination and quality assurance of
content, ensuring relevance to young people. The Content Editor will have line management
responsibilities within the wider Information Team. The role will also have a strong customer
service focus, ensuring that information enquiries are responded to in a timely and accurate
manner. At all times the post will ensure that young people are the focus of new content.
Key Responsibilities
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To work with the Information Services Manager to plan and create content campaigns
To line manage Content & Enquiries Assistant and Choices For Life Content Officer
To develop & maintain schedule of milestones/events for our key demographic
To create content plans
To research, write and present content in ways that appeal to our target audience across
multiple digital & social platforms
To edit and proofread content produced by colleagues & provide feedback
To attend regular internal content & communications planning meetings
To ensure that content is search engine optimised
To use a wide range of Content Management Systems & social dashboards
To coordinate regular audits and ensure site content is kept up to date
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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To assist in training staff on how to produce and edit content.
To assist with call answering, email enquiries and social media interactions from Young
Scot InfoLine on a rota basis
Carry out other duties as requested by the Information Services Manager
This post will require you to participate in a rota system to cover the Young Scot InfoLine which
operates 10.00am-6.00pm Monday to Friday.
Compentencies & qualifications
Compentency
Assessment Method
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Application
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Task
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Interview
Analytics Thinking - Level 2
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Application
Sees key issues
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Task
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Interview
Entrepreneurship – Level 2
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Application
Adapts existing approach, and looks ahead
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Task
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Interview
Flexibility – Level 2
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Application
Applies procedures flexibly
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Task
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Interview
Leading & Developing others – Level 3
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Application
Is a role model for effective leadership
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Task
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Interview
Achievement – Level 3
Sets and meets challenging goals and seeks long term
improvement
Achieves significant progress in the long term, wider
performance of Young Scot. Sets out to be the best – has
own measures of excellence and works to these.
Looks at data and identifies key issues. Identifies causes
and effects, by using “if A…then B” thinking, and uses this
to prioritise issues.
Identifies and exploits opportunities in the short-term.
Applies own knowledge and expertise to developing new
approaches to exploiting these.
Applies rules or procedures flexibly, depending on the
individual situation, to accomplish tasks or activities more
effectively. Responds effectively to changing
circumstances. Remains focused when faced with
competing demands. Makes reasonable adjustments to
ensure maximum effectiveness and motivation of self and
others.
Demands high performance or results from others by
setting example. Gives timely and specific feedback on
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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what has been done well and where there is room for
improvement. Helps individuals think through issues for
themselves. Encourages and acts upon feedback to self.
Challenges individuals openly and constructively about
performance problems, adapting a firm but fair stance.
Allows others to take credit when deserved.
Professional Confidence – Level 2
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Application
Acts independently
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Task
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Interview
Relationship Building for Influence – Level 2
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Application
Builds rapport & takes several steps to persuade
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Task
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Interview
Stakeholder Focus – Level 3
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Application
Addresses underlying needs
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Task
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Interview
Team Working – Level 3
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Application
Builds the team
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Task
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Interview
Provides an opinion from his or her own area of expertise.
Makes decisions without deferring unnecessarily to others,
and is decisive when the situation demands it. Has the
confidence to admit when they do not know a fact or
cannot commit to an immediate view without more
research.
Demonstrates awareness of the strategic importance of
effective relationship management in increasing
influence/reputation, improving business delivery and in
managing risk. Uses a planned approach to build positive,
reciprocal relationships. Takes a number of steps to
persuade. Tailors an approach to appeal to the needs of a
particular audience
Takes time to question and understand the real,
underlying needs of stakeholders, beyond those initially
expressed. Establishes systems to collect stakeholder
feedback. Focuses resource without bias on priority areas
and/or key stakeholder groups.
Proactively shares information and learning with
colleagues. Addresses conflicts or issues within the team
in a positive and open manner. Provides clear feedback to
team members. Uses understanding of different interests
and agendas to achieve positive outcomes. Understands
how feelings and emotions may impact on performance of
the team and controls emotions to minimise negative
impact. Maintains a sense of humour and stays calm, even
in trying moments.
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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Works Strategically – Level 2
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Application
Link actions to strategy
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Task
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Interview
Understands link between own work and Young Scot’s
strategic aims. Balances local needs with the longer-term
and wider needs of the organisation. Uses own knowledge
or experience of past situations, and adapts and applies
this to current issues.
Person Specification
QUALITY: ESSENTIAL (E); DESIRABLE (D)
QUALIFICATIONS 
EXPERIENCE
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SKILLS
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ASSESMENT METHOD
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Application
Experience of creating online information in a variety of
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digital formats (E)
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Experience of proofreading/editing content (E)
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Experience of delegation and management of tasks (E)
Expreience of Line Management (E)
Experience of working with content management
systems. (D)
Experience of working effectively in a team and leading on
own initiative. (E)
Experience of SEO theory & techniques (D)
Experience of analytics & performance tools (D)
Application
Ability to think creatively and to communicate creative
ideas to others. (E)
Ability to pick up new tools quickly and adapt to
unforeseen circumstances. (E)
Attention to detail and to seek the highest standard (E)
Excellent ability to work across teams (E)
Excellent digital and information technology skills (E)
Excellent written and oral communication skills (E)
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Interview
Educated to Degree standard or above (E)
Task
Interview
Young Scot is committed to being an equal opportunity employer; we warmly welcome applications
from all sectors of the community. If you require any assistance or additional information, please
contact Young Scot on 0131 313 2488 or email [email protected].
Young Scot Enterprise (known as Young Scot) is a company limited by guarantee. Registered in Scotland, No 202687 and is a registered Scottish Charity, No SC029757.
Registered Office: Rosebery House, 9 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5EZ.
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