Creative & Content Engineer (London, LND, GB, SW11 7BW) bei Create Your Own Career

About the team

The Technology team provides expertise and effective solutions to Penguin Random House. We integrate flexibility and agility which supports our consistent way of working. We set ourselves up for success by holding ourselves accountable and welcoming change. Each member of the Technology team brings skill and initiative to their role; we take personal ownership within a one team culture, working collaboratively to meet expectations from our stakeholders who trust us to deliver.

The role

We have a new opportunity to join our growing Technology team as our Creative and Content Engineer. This role is offered on a permanent basis with hybrid working (2 days per week onsite) from either our London or Colchester (Frating) offices.

Reporting to the Creative and Content Product Manager, as Creative and Content Engineer you’ll play a key role in shaping how we create, manage, and share our stories behind the scenes. You’ll be responsible for developing, maintaining, and optimising Penguin Random House’s creative and content management platforms — including Adobe Creative Cloud, Box.com, Nasuni, and OneDrive.

With a blend of technical know-how and creative problem-solving, you’ll help to ensure our teams work smarter and more sustainably. By using automation, reporting, and AI-driven insights, you’ll make our platforms more efficient, keep our data secure, uphold our retention policies, and reduce “digital landfill.” In short, you’ll help us build a cleaner, faster, and more connected creative ecosystem.

Key responsibilities:

• Create, test, and maintain integrations between creative and content platforms (Adobe Creative Cloud, Box.com, Nasuni, OneDrive) and internal systems, in order to streamline workflows and ensure seamless user experiences.
• Conduct regular reviews of platform configurations, user access, and storage patterns to enable efficient resource utilisation and cost-effectiveness.
• Identify and implement AI or automation tools to rationalise technical debt, reduce redundant data (“digital landfill”), and deliver valuable insights for business stakeholders.
• Collaborate with Information Security and Compliance teams to implement retention policies, protect sensitive content, and fulfil regulatory requirements.
• Work alongside cross-functional teams (e.g., IT, Design, Product) to resolve platform-related issues promptly, enable smooth collaboration, and guide users on best practices.
• Research emerging technologies and relevant industry trends to propose and implement enhancements that increase productivity and user satisfaction.
• Develop and maintain reporting dashboards and metrics to track platform usage, identify improvement areas, and communicate value delivery to stakeholders.
• Integrate, segregate and configure creative platforms to meet the needs of the business units.
• Undertake software updates, testing and lifecycle activities to support the creative toolchain.

What you’ll bring

Essential criteria:

• Basic scripting and coding abilities (e.g., Python, PowerShell, or other relevant languages) to automate processes and data manipulation.
• Relevant experience of content management and collaboration platforms (such as Box.com, Nasuni, OneDrive) to administer, troubleshoot, and optimise usage.
• Good understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud (e.g., licensing, configuration, integrations) and its deployment within an enterprise environment.
• Basic knowledge of AI/ML tools and techniques to identify opportunities for process automation and data rationalisation.
• Solid grasp of IT security principles (e.g., encryption, access controls) and compliance standards (e.g., GDPR) to ensure data protection and regulatory alignment.
• Familiarity with cloud storage best practices and retention policy frameworks to maintain data quality and minimise unnecessary storage costs.
• Effective communication and collaboration skills to coordinate with cross-functional teams and present technical findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Application instructions

Please apply with your CV by 23:59 on Tuesday 25th November. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and the advert may close at any time. We would encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Please note we are looking for someone to join the team as soon as possible, but we are also happy to accommodate a reasonable notice period for the right candidate.

AI

Here at Penguin, we believe in the power of authenticity and human creativity. When you apply for a position, we want to encourage you to showcase your unique voice. Throughout our recruitment process, please share your own thoughts, experiences, and skills. This helps us get a true sense of who you are and what you might bring to our team.

We celebrate creativity and diverse perspectives, so please be yourself! While we recognise AI tools can be helpful, we recommend using them thoughtfully to ensure your responses reflect you.

Salary

The salary for this position is up to £52,000, depending on how your skills and experience align to the role, plus a generous bonus scheme and benefits.

Hybrid working

While our offices across the UK are places to connect, collaborate and celebrate with colleagues, we recognise that flexibility around where you work is just as important. For this role we expect that you will work from the London (Embassy Gardens) or Colchester (Frating) office a minimum of 2 days per week, with a willingness to travel across both sites as required.

The recruitment process: You can read about our recruitment process at https://www.penguinrandomhousecareers.co.uk/how-we-hire/

As a Disability Confident Committed organisation, we're part of the offer an interview scheme. This is where disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role can opt in to get to the next recruitment stage. There may be some situations where volume of applicants means we can't take all eligible candidates to interview.

We encourage you to tell us about any reasonable adjustments you may need by emailing [email protected]. Remember, you only need to share what you are comfortable to for us to support your request.

Please note, we are not able to accept agency CVs for this role. Any CVs sent speculatively will not be eligible for a fee.

 Company: The Random House Group Limited | Job ID: 284340