Average Strategist salary in the UK

We are seeking an experienced Content Strategist to develop and implement content strategies, information architecture and governance processes across a complex digital portfolio. You will improve how information is structured, maintained and accessed, supporting stakeholder engagement, user journeys, service adoption and business change.Role details:Location: Corsham or London - 1 day per week on-siteContract length: Until 31 March 2027Rate: Up to £500 per dayIR35: Inside IR35Security clearance: Active SC clearance is strongly preferredHeadcount: 1Interview process: One-stage interview via Microsoft TeamsKey responsibilities:Develop and maintain content strategies across a complex digital environment.Design information architecture to improve content structure, navigation and discoverability.Establish content governance, standards, templates and lifecycle workflows.Improve user journeys by identifying gaps, duplication and barriers to accessing information.Manage content across SharePoint, Confluence and mod.uk.Work closely with stakeholders to translate organisational strategy into practical content solutions.Essential experience and skills:Proven experience in content strategy and information architecture.Strong knowledge of content governance, standards, processes and workflows.Understanding of user-centred design and end-to-end user journeys.Strong strategic thinking and stakeholder management skills.Digital content experience and ability to work in an Agile environment.Desirable: Experience within Defence, Government or the wider public sector, particularly with digital products and services.

HM84: Content Strategist Location: Corsham | 1 day per week on siteContract: Until 31/3/2027 Salary: Competitive Day Rate | IR35: InsideOverview:First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Content Strategist on behalf of one of our clients. Within the Foundry, the Content Strategist will develop and coordinate the content and information processes and products that support the portfolio, ensuring information is accessible, accurate, consistent and aligned with Foundry priorities. The role will support stakeholder engagement, customer adoption, governance, recharging communications and business change activity.Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration. Duties and Responsibilities:Develop and maintain an overarching content strategy for the Foundry portfolio.Establish principles for how Foundry information and content should be created, structured, maintained and reviewed.Identify gaps, duplication and inconsistencies in existing content and recommend improvements.Establish a repeatable approach that can be adopted across Foundry services.Develop a coherent information architecture for Foundry content.Establish clear relationships between portfolio, service, capability, product and supporting information.Improve the discoverability and navigability of information.Develop proportionate governance for the creation, approval, publication, review and retirement of content.Define clear content ownership and responsibilities.Establish content standards, templates and quality criteria.Design practical workflows covering the content lifecycle from initial need through creation, assurance, publication, maintenance and retirement.Identify opportunities to simplify existing processes.Define how portfolio and service-level content should interact.Develop reusable templates and patterns where these improve consistency.Work with stakeholders and users to understand how different audiences discover, understand and engage with Foundry services.Take an end-to-end view of the journey across Foundry content rather than treating individual documents or pages in isolation.Identify points where unclear, fragmented or missing information creates barriers for users.Improve the organisation and management of Foundry information across relevant collaboration and publishing channels.Support effective use of SharePoint, Confluence, and mod.uk for structured, maintainable information.Establish clear principles for where different types of information should be maintained.Reduce unnecessary duplication between repositories.Skills and Qualifications:Content strategy and information architectureExperience of developing and implementing content strategies across complex digital environments.Experience of developing governance, standards, processes and workflows covering the lifecycle of content.Strong understanding of user-centred design principles and how content forms part of end-to-end user journeys.Ability to understand organisational strategy and translate strategic or policy intent into practical content approaches.Stakeholder relationship management.Digital content experience.Agile working.SC Clearance.Desirable:Defence, Government or wider public-sector environments.Digital products and services.Location: Corsham | 1 day per week on siteContract: Until 31/3/2027Salary: Competitive Day Rate | IR35: Inside

Content StrategistUK-based (remote is fine, but must be able to travel to London for meetings if required)Paying up to £500 a dayOUTSIDE IR35 (TBC)I'm supporting a project with a leading global asset management brand and were looking for a senior Content Strategist to join a high-profile website and digital experience transformation.Contract runs initially from 2-20 November (approx 12.5 working days), with a focus on content strategy, information architecture, governance, and content discoverability. If this sounds like you, or someone in your network, please get in touch.DeliverablesCo-lead the stakeholder interviews (up to 6) with the CX lead, and synthesise them into key themes.Content audit of the current website covering structure, quality, duplication, tone and governance.Content strategy principles and recommendations for the content model in a headless CMS (Contentful).Content input to the information architecture and future-state journeys.Contribute to an all-day goals, KPIs and brand workshop with the client.SkillsetMust have:Senior content strategist or strategy director with experience of large, complex corporate or financial services websites.Has run content audits and stakeholder interviews.Has written content models and governance for a headless CMS. Contentful is ideal.Understands how content needs to be structured to be found by search engines and LLMs (AEO and GEO).Confident presenting to senior client stakeholders.Nice to have:Asset management or B2B financial services.Multi-market or localised content.Regulated or compliance-heavy content.*Rates depend on experience and client requirements