** At Saga we’re radically flexible which means our colleagues have total autonomy over where they work – home, hybrid or hub. This role has a hybrid element which means our team come together when we need to collaborate.

As the Channel Editor, Gardening, for Saga Home, you will propose, write, commission and edit original and inventive garden content for our exciting new site, working closely with our Homes Editor in Chief and managing our Gardens Writer. 

We’re looking for a candidate with a true passion for gardening and an eye for a good story. Who knows their onions (as well as their sprouts, tomatoes and potatoes) when it comes to planting a vegetable patch, and whose dream day out would be a trip to Wisley or Tatton Park. 

Day-to-day, you’ll be generating and updating timely garden content, from the inspirational and aspirational to more practical how-to and tips features, as well as easily digestible buying guides, informative how to articles, in-depth explainers and best-in-class reviews to help our audience effortlessly improve and maintain their outdoor spaces. 

Every article should be written with the experienced Saga Exceptional audience in mind – addressing their passions, curiosities and needs. You’ll have first-rate SEO skills, a sound understanding of keyword strategy, and know how to incorporate the required E-E-A-T signals into top-quality content.   

We're looking for a Channel Editor with an address book bursting with industry and PR contacts, which we’d expect you to grow and maintain by representing Saga Homes at key events, launches, meetings, briefings, and trade shows both nationally and internationally. 

This is an exciting role for an established journalist with a passion for gardening, to join a new site at its conception. You’ll be coming in on the ground floor, helping us build Exceptional Home into the leading site in its market for the over 50s. 

The standard benefits when you join Saga include: 

• Remote working available where possible

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the choice to buy a further 5 days annual leave per year 

• Free private medical insurance after 1 years' service 

• Workplace Pension 

• AXA Be Supported 

• A range of reductions and offers from leading retailers, travel groups and entertainment companies

• Working with the Editor in Chief, Homes, to produce a year-round content calendar of garden articles 

• Managing and developing the skills of our Gardens Writer, and liaising with and commissioning expert freelancers 

• Formulating, commissioning, writing, editing and updating news, features, buying guides and reviews  

• Uploading and publishing content in our CMS 

• Working closely with our Gardens Writer to identify trending terms and timely content, by using Google Trends and other tools, and by watching garden shows, listening to podcasts and following leading names in gardening 

• Developing a firm understanding of SEO and eCommerce, optimizing all articles, and ensuring they cover expertise, authority, and trust guidelines.  

• Nurturing relationships with key industry insiders – including garden brands, PRs, garden designers and expert tradespeople 

• Sharing articles on various Saga Exceptional social channels 

• An outstanding content creator, you’ll deliver top-flight content on a consistent basis 

• A great communicator who enjoys collaborating with others and nurturing talent  

• An eye for style – you’ll understand what makes a great image and what makes a good story for our garden-savvy audience 

• Willingness to travel to events around the UK 

• A passion for delivering exceptional experiences everyday to the Saga audience 

• At least two years’ experience writing high quality, engaging online content in the garden sector  

• Interest in, and knowledge of, gardening 

• A strong grasp of SEO principles and eCommerce, with a desire to develop knowledge further  

• An impressive contacts book filled with garden brands, experts, and freelance writers with strong gardening expertise 

Our Saga Values:

• Precision Pace - Always owning and making things happen. 
• Empathy – Always aware of others. 
• Curiosity – Always asking why.
• Collaboration – Always one team, the Saga team!

Over the past 70 years we have become the UK's specialist provider of products and services to people aged over 50 in the UK. The Saga brand has become one of the most recognised and trusted brands amongst UK consumers in this demographic, recognised for its high quality products and exceptional standards of service. These include cruises and holidays, insurance, personal finance and the Saga Magazine.

At Saga we are committed to treating all employees fairly and to offering equal opportunities in all aspects of employment and advancement. We value diversity not just because it is the right thing to do, but because diverse teams perform better.

Fair consideration is given to applications from all applicants, including those with disabilities and those over who are over 50 as we are champions of age inclusivity. We are an official Disability Confident employer and ensure that our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible and we will make reasonable adjustments as required. For more information on our DEI policies please visit our Saga Careers page.

​Saga does not accept agency CVs unless specifically engaged on the role by the Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to our recruiters, employees or any other company location. Saga will not be responsible for any fees related to CVs received in this unsolicited manner.

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