Head of Content (d/f/m)
Personio's intelligent HR platform helps small and medium-sized organizations unlock the power of people by making complicated, time-consuming tasks simple and efficient. Our growing team of 1,800+ Personios across Europe and the US are building user-friendly products that delight our 14,000+ customers and their 1.5 million employees. Ready to make an impact from day one?
This role is based (hybrid) in London or Munich
About the Role:
We’re seeking an experienced and visionary Head of Content to lead our global content marketing function during a pivotal phase of hyper-growth. As a key member of the marketing leadership team, you'll develop our content marketing strategy to build our brand and funnel across all markets. You’ll also manage and scale a high-performing team of content marketing managers, copywriters, and designers — driving multi-faceted content that resonates across multiple regions, languages, channels and personas.
This is a rare opportunity to shape the voice of a fast-scaling SaaS brand operating in diverse markets. You’ll be responsible for crafting and executing a content strategy that fuels international growth, supports regional marketing teams, and aligns with our broader go-to-market efforts.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and lead a global content strategy that supports demand generation, brand awareness, and customer education across multiple regions
Manage and scale a multidisciplinary content team, including content marketers, writers, and designers
Build and maintain a singular editorial framework and calendar that blends content franchises plus hero, hub and hygiene content, as well as content localisation to support multiple languages and regional nuances
Drive thought leadership, product marketing content, case studies, and long-form assets to support sales and marketing teams globally
Work cross-functionally with growth, product marketing, regional marketing, and campaigns teams to ensure content is aligned with strategic priorities and pipeline targets
Oversee content production for blogs, whitepapers, reports, videos, web content, social campaigns, and more
Establish clear performance metrics and use analytics to inform decisions and improve results
Implement scalable content workflows, editorial standards, and QA processes for a fast-moving environment
Manage agency partners and freelance contributors as needed to support regional demand
Requirements:
7+ years of experience in content marketing, editorial, or brand leadership roles — with at least 3+ years managing teams
Proven success scaling content operations for a high-growth B2B SaaS company, ideally across multiple geographic markets and organisation segments
Experience leading multi-language or localized content efforts and collaborating with regional stakeholders
Deep understanding of SEO, digital channels, and how content drives performance across the funnel
Familiarity with AI tools and developing AI-assisted content workflows
Exceptional storytelling, writing, and editing skills
Strong leadership, project management, and collaboration abilities
Proficiency with content management systems, SEO tools, and project management tools
Advantageous: Background in leading content for product-led growth or self-serve SaaS models
Why Personio
Personio is an equal opportunities employer, committed to building an integrative culture where everyone feels welcomed and supported. We embrace uniqueness and understand that our diverse, values-driven culture makes us stronger. We are proud to have an inclusive workplace environment that will foster your development no matter your gender, civil status, family status, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, education level, or race.
Aside from our people, culture, and mission, check out some of the other benefits that make Personio a great place to work:
Receive a competitive reward package – reevaluated each year – that includes salary, benefits, and pre-IPO equity
Enjoy 28 days of paid vacation, plus an additional day after 2 and 4 years (because we love what we do, but we also love vacation!)
Make an impact on the environment and society with fully paid Impact Days
Receive generous family leave, child support, mental health support, and sabbatical opportunities with PersonioCares
Find your best way to work with our office-led, remote-friendly PersonioFlex!
Connect with your fellow Personios at regular company and team events like All Company Culture Week and local year-end celebrations
Engage in a high-impact working environment with flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes