Content Writer - Leadership & Management Professional Qualifications

Content Writer – Leadership & Management Professional Qualifications

Start Date:

Successful candidates can start from early 2026.

Contract:

Fixed‑term contract, 6 months, with potential to extend subject to programme growth.

Working Pattern:
Open to part‑time or full‑time applicants. We welcome candidates who wish to combine this role with postgraduate study.

Location:

Remote/home‑working. The candidate will occasionally travel to Taunton for in‑person content creation days with the Curriculum Innovation Manager. Any travel necessary for the role will be reimbursed in full.

Salary: £30,000 to £35,000 per annum, dependent on experience (pro‑rata for part‑time).

Closing date for applications:
Sunday 22nd February 2026

Ready to Shape the Future of Leadership Development

If you love writing, research, and turning complex ideas into engaging learning experiences, this role offers a rare opportunity to help enhance our flagship suite of commercial Leadership & Management professional qualifications.

At Knowledge Brief, we partner with organisations across industries to elevate leadership through emotionally intelligent, evidence‑based learning. Our commercial programmes, aligned to Chartered Management Institute (CMI) standards, offer leaders at all levels a rigorous, contemporary, and academically credible development experience.

We’re looking for a talented writer who can help us bring our professional offer to life by writing and enhancing our content.

Learn more about our values and vision at

As part of our Curriculum team, you’ll work closely with the Curriculum Innovation Manager to write clear, engaging, and academically grounded content for our Leadership & Management professional qualifications.

You’ll use our standardised templates to produce structured, high‑quality learning materials that reflect current leadership research, commercial relevance, and CMI‑aligned expectations. Your writing will translate complex theory into practical, accessible learning experiences that feel contemporary, credible, and commercially compelling.

You’ll collaborate with subject matter experts, the quality team, and digital developers to ensure every module is accurate, engaging, and aligned with programme requirements. While apprenticeships may form part of future development, the primary focus of this role is the enhancement of our commercial Leadership & Management offer.

This role is ideal for someone currently progressing through, or aspiring to undertake, postgraduate study (MA/PhD) in Business, Leadership, Organisational Development, HRM, or a related field.

• Open to part‑time or full‑time working patterns
• Salary dependent on experience (pro‑rata for part‑time)
• 5.6 weeks annual leave entitlement (pro‑rata), plus bank holidays
• Access to our wellbeing support through Health Assured#
• A supportive, values‑driven culture that prioritises psychological safety, creativity, and continuous learning

Note:

Paid winter closure may not apply to fixed‑term contracts and will be confirmed at offer stage.

• Currently studying or aspiring to study at MA or PhD level in Business, Leadership, Organisational Development, HRM, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of leadership and management theory, with the ability to translate academic concepts into accessible, commercially relevant learning
• Relevant qualification in Leadership & Management, ideally CMI‑accredited
• Experience writing learning materials, academic content, or digital resources
• Ability to write clearly, concisely, and engagingly for diverse professional audiences
• Strong research skills and confidence using credible academic and industry sources
• Comfortable working with structured templates and maintaining consistency across multiple pieces of content
• Collaborative, open to feedback, and able to work iteratively
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple deadlines
• Passionate about shaping high‑quality professional development programmes

If you’re excited by the idea of shaping flagship leadership development programmes, and growing your own expertise in the process, send us your CV and we will be in touch.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Nathan

People Partner

Knowledge Brief

Knowledge Brief is an Equal Opportunities employer. All qualified candidates will be considered.