Content & PR Executive

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something truly impactful? Markel is looking for a vibrant and driven Marketing Content & PR Executive to join our dynamic UK team.

What part will you play? If you’re looking for a place where you can make a meaningful difference, you’ve found it. The work we do at Markel gives people the confidence to move forward and seize opportunities, and you’ll find your fit amongst our global community of optimists and problem-solvers. We’re always pushing each other to go further because we believe that when we realise our potential, we can help others reach theirs.

Join us and play your part in something special!

The opportunity :

It’s an exciting time to join Markel as our business grows and our UK Marketing team is a high-performing, creative team dedicated to delivering innovative, tailoured insurance solutions for over 1 million UK customers, ranging from tech providers to charities. As part of our ambitious growth strategy, we’re expanding to unlock exciting new opportunities.

We are looking to hire a vibrant, driven, and passionate Content & PR Executive to work alongside our Content Manager and take our content strategy to the next level.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career and be part of something truly impactful?

Apply now and take the next step in your career with Markel!

• Create customer-centric content – Use your copywriting expertise to produce high-quality, engaging content. This includes sales collateral, thought-leadership posts, web copy, presentations, video scripts, and powerful content for external marketing campaigns
• Develop content and PR strategy – Partner with the Content Manager and Head of Marketing Services to craft and implement an innovative content and PR strategy that delivers business impact. Bring your storytelling skills to shape narratives that resonate with customers and partners alike
• Digital and social media – Generate timely, creative, and relevant content that supports our digital strategy, drives engagement, and tells compelling stories across all channels
• Support corporate events – Collaborate with the wider Marketing team to deliver content for corporate events, from pre-event promotion to onsite coverage and post-event activation, ensuring messaging is consistent and impactful
• Implement editorial content plan – Play a pivotal role in delivering the editorial content plan, ensuring all content is delivered on time, on brand, and with the quality and creativity that sets NMUK apart
• Identify key themes and messages – Work closely with marketing colleagues, agencies, and partners to uncover the stories that matter. Ask the right questions, spot opportunities, and translate insights into content that engages and informs
• Manage agency relationships – Collaborate with the Content Manager and Head of Marketing Services to manage our agency relationships, ensuring our campaigns amplify brand visibility and reputation effectively
• Stay updated with trends – Maintain a finger on the pulse of content marketing, digital innovation, and industry trends to keep our approach fresh and competitive
• Contribute to reporting processes – Provide insights and updates through monthly monitoring and reporting, offering thoughtful analysis that helps shape future content strategies
• Ensure GDPR compliance – Maintain ethical standards by ensuring all content and communications are GDPR compliant and reflect our commitment to responsible marketing

• Experience in content, copywriting, or communications, with a proven track record of crafting engaging stories and delivering communications that resonate with diverse audiences
• Excellent writing, editing, and storytelling skills, with a keen eye for sourcing and shaping engaging stories from internal and external sources
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, maintaining focus and quality while adapting quickly to shifting priorities
• Experience managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously, demonstrating strong organisation, accountability, and the ability to deliver at pace within a cross-functional…