Job Description: Product Content Specialist
Location: Remote
Contract: Temporary, initially 6 months, with the possibility of extension
Pay: £16.11 per hour
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00–17:00
About the Role
We are looking for a detail-oriented and organised Product Content Specialist to support the creation and maintenance of product information across our European e-commerce platforms. The role involves gathering product data from suppliers, improving product descriptions and images, and ensuring all content meets company standards and brand guidelines.
The ideal candidate will have strong written communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and consistency.
Key Responsibilities
Liaise with suppliers to obtain product specifications, technical information and supporting data.
Create, review and update product descriptions to ensure information is accurate, clear and consistent.
Upload and maintain product information using internal content management systems.
Ensure published content follows company procedures, formatting requirements and brand guidelines.
Review existing product pages and identify opportunities for improvement.
Work with internal teams, including IT and business stakeholders, to coordinate content updates and meet deadlines.
Manage competing priorities and deliver work within agreed timescales.
Qualifications and Requirements
Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel is essential, including the ability to manage, organise and analyse large datasets accurately.
A degree in Technical Writing, a scientific discipline or a related subject is desirable but not essential.
Strong written English, with excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading skills.
Exceptional attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining accurate product information.
Skills and Experience
Ideally, 1–3 years of experience creating or maintaining digital content within a content management system.
Good understanding of scientific terminology, technical product information and industry abbreviations.
Knowledge of HTML formatting would be an advantage.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including providing clear updates on progress.
A proactive and adaptable approach to changing priorities and urgent requests.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to learn new systems quickly
