Content Lead Consultant

Content Lead Consultant

Role Title: Content Lead Consultant

Contract Type: Independent Consultant (Self-Employed / Limited Company)

Consultancy Fee: £15.00 per hour

Engagement: 3 days per week (average 22.5 hours per week)

Location: Pendlebury Manchester, with travel across Group locations required

Shape the Future of Content Across a Growing Group of Brands!

UMS Group is seeking a creative and ambitious Content Lead Consultant to provide photography, videography and content creation services across our expanding portfolio of businesses throughout the North West.

This is an exciting opportunity for an independent content professional, freelancer, videographer, photographer or creative consultant looking to work with a diverse range of brands and industries whilst maintaining the flexibility and autonomy of self-employment.

Working alongside our marketing team, you will be responsible for planning, creating and delivering engaging content that enhances brand awareness, supports business growth and strengthens our digital presence across multiple sectors.

Our portfolio spans hospitality, social care, recruitment, financial services and professional services, meaning no two projects are the same. One day you may be creating professional corporate content for a financial services business, and the next capturing authentic behind-the-scenes footage for a care provider or producing engaging social content for a hospitality venue.

We are interested in creative talent, not simply years of experience. If you have a strong portfolio and can demonstrate creativity, technical ability and commercial awareness, we would love to hear from you.

About Us

UMS Group is an ambitious and rapidly expanding organisation operating across property investment, hospitality, leisure, financial services and commercial services. Through a diverse portfolio of businesses and a strong commercial focus, UMS Group continues to pursue strategic growth opportunities, innovation and operational excellence across its sectors.

As a Group, we are driven by a commitment to excellence, innovation and continuous improvement. Our success is built on strong leadership, collaborative working and a people-focused culture that empowers individuals and businesses to achieve their full potential. Through strategic investment in our people, brands and operations, we remain focused on delivering sustainable growth, exceptional customer experiences and long-term value across our portfolio of businesses.

The Consultancy Opportunity

As our Content Lead Consultant, you will take ownership of planning, capturing, editing and delivering engaging photography and video content across multiple brands.

You will manage the full content creation process, from developing concepts and planning shoots through to filming, photography, editing and delivery of final content.

The role will involve regular travel across the North West to capture authentic content within offices, venues, events and operational environments.

You will work collaboratively with our marketing team and key stakeholders across the Group to understand business objectives and create content that supports brand awareness, recruitment, customer engagement and commercial growth.

This is a hands-on consultancy engagement that offers variety, creative freedom and the opportunity to make a significant impact across a growing group of businesses.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver content plans aligned with business objectives and marketing strategies.
• Plan, capture and edit high-quality photography and video content.
• Produce engaging short-form video content for Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn and YouTube.
• Develop creative concepts and campaign ideas that strengthen brand awareness.
• Identify emerging social media trends and content opportunities.
• Travel to business locations across the North West to capture photography and video content.
• Adapt content styles to suit different industries, audiences and brands.
• Maintain content calendars and support campaign planning.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to support marketing, recruitment and brand initiatives.
• Ensure content remains aligned with brand guidelines and quality standards.
• Monitor content performance and make recommendations for future improvements.
• Continuously explore new creative techniques, technologies and content formats.

Essential Skills and Attributes

• Strong photography, videography and visual storytelling skills.
• Ability to create engaging content suitable for modern social media platforms.
• Confidence operating photography and video equipment.
• Strong video and image editing skills.
• Excellent organisational and project management abilities.
• A proactive and creative approach to content creation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.
• Understanding of social media platforms, audience engagement and content trends.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience creating content across multiple brands or industries.
• Previous freelance, consultancy or agency experience.
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, including Lightroom, Photoshop and Premiere Pro, or equivalent platforms.
• Experience creating content within financial services, recruitment, social care, hospitality or professional services sectors.
• Knowledge of content analytics and performance reporting.
• Experience using drone technology for photography and videography.
• Understanding of wider digital marketing principles, including SEO and paid social media advertising.

Consultant Requirements

The successful applicant will operate as an independent consultant and will be expected to:

• Be self-employed or operate through their own limited company.
• Manage their own tax, National Insurance and statutory obligations.
• Having basic photography, filming and editing equipment is desirable.
• Manage their own working arrangements to deliver agreed outcomes and deadlines.
• Submit invoices for approved work completed.

This engagement is offered on a consultancy basis and does not create an employment relationship.

What We Offer

• Consultancy fee of £15.00 per hour.
• Ongoing engagement averaging approximately three days per week.
• Opportunity to work across an exciting and growing portfolio of brands.
• Creative freedom to influence how our businesses are presented online.
• Diverse projects spanning multiple industries and audiences.
• Opportunity to build a long-term professional relationship with a growing organisation.
• Flexible working arrangements based on agreed business requirements and deliverables.

As UMS Group continues to grow, there may be future opportunities for this consultancy engagement to develop into a permanent employed role, subject to business needs, performance and mutual agreement.

Pay: £15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 25.0 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Work Location: In person