Copywriter

Job Description

Main responsibilities

The following is a list of the main tasks this job role will handle, but is by no means an exhaustive list and may be varied from time to time:

• Copywriting – including producing SEO and UX optimised copy for service pages, blogs, contact pages, staff profiles and other types of content as required
• Quality control – you will ensure your work meets set requirements, proofreading other team members’ work and taking ownership of quality for a number of our clients
• Project management – which means delivering work on time and on budget, as well as end-to-end management of standalone projects
• Stakeholder engagement – you will participate on briefing calls to gauge clients’ requirements (target market, tone of voice etc.) and actively engaging with client and internal feedback
• Collaborating with people from other teams – including SEO, PR, Account Management and Project Management to ensure smooth delivery of content that meets all objectives.

Required skills

Applicants must have the following experience:

• 3+ years’ copywriting experience for the web, ideally within the professional services sector
• The ability to turn even the most technical and dry subject matters into dynamic, engaging content
• Writing for SEO and user experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Comfortable receiving and giving constructive criticism in a positive, considerate manner
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, being happy dealing with people face-to-face, on the phone and through video conferencing
• Confident talking to clients in detail about their business and requirements
• Commercial awareness, including the ability to write to deadlines and keep to time allowances 
• Good keyboard and IT skills
• Must be familiar with Mac (preferably) or MS Windows operating systems and MS Office/Email/Internet
• Excellent organisational, project and time management skills, managing multiple projects
• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of your projects
• Self-motivation and a strong desire to learn
• Passionate about good writing

Desirable skills

Experience with/of the following is desirable:

• Working in and/or writing for the legal sector
• Using a suite of SEO tools, including Google Analytics and Ahrefs
• Experience using Content Management Systems
• Experience using work management tools such as ClickUp and Trello
• Experience of SEO, PPC and Social Media

Don’t meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.  This view aligns with two of our values which are to be empowering to members of our team and to collaborate with them to ensure they can excel in their role.

Salary & benefits

• Dependent on experience but expected to be in the range of £22,000 - £26,000
• 25 days holiday + Celebration Day + 8 bank holidays
• Contributory Pension (3% from Conscious, 5% from you)
• Healthcare insurance, life insurance and critical illness protection (all after probation has been passed) including optical and dental cashback plans
• Two-day annual staff conference at a 4-star hotel
• £500 annual personal training budget
• Flexible working – currently with two days in the office expected per week for at least the first six months (we believe work is a thing you do not a place you go and Conscious is an accredited flexible employer)
• 2 paid days charity work allowance per year
• Awesome staff area
• MVP recognition programme with rewards
• Long Service rewards and recognition
• A staff referral scheme giving you the opportunity to earn up to £400 for recommending a friend
• CycleToWork scheme and Techscheme
• Dog-friendly office

Location

• Hybrid working with an office base in Royal London Buildings, 42-46 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1PN or another office in central Bristol should we ever move.

Hours of work

• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 9.00am to 5.30pm (unless otherwise agreed)

Reports to

Ed Prior – Head of Content

Our Recruitment Process

• Send a CV, covering email and a sample of your copywriting to iwanttowork@conscious.co.uk explaining why you are interested in the role.
• Initial telephone call 
• First interview can be conducted via Zoom
• Second interview will be in person at our office in Bristol

No recruiters please