Copywriter - Fixed-Term Contract (16-20 Weeks)

Location: Hybrid - 2 days per week onsite in Slough or Welwyn Garden City (flexible on days) Contract Type: Fixed-Term Contract Duration: 16-20 weeks

About the Role

We're looking for an experienced Copywriter to join us on a fixed-term contract (16-20 weeks), supporting copy across the full breadth of marketing and customer communications.

This role sits within a major UK consumer brand operating in a fast-paced, highly competitive sector, where clear, effective communication is critical.

It's a highly varied, hands-on position working at the centre of the business. You won't be tied to a single channel or team - instead, you'll partner across multiple squads to create, optimise, and review content that reaches customers at every touchpoint.

Working alongside another Copywriter, you'll play a key role in driving consistency, clarity, and impact across everything we produce.

What You'll Be Doing

Writing, editing, and optimising copy across all marketing and communication channels, including website, CRM, social media, SMS, in-store, and colleague communications Supporting website optimisation and testing, including A/B testing and performance-led improvements Creating and refining content for SEO and GEO, ensuring visibility and effectiveness across search and AI-driven platforms (including tools like CoPilot and ChatGPT) Developing a wide range of content, from messaging frameworks and proposition launch guides to FAQs, leaflets, and magazine content Collaborating with cross-functional squads and subject matter experts to deliver clear, engaging, and channel-appropriate content Translating complex information into simple, accessible, and action-oriented messaging Ensuring all content aligns with tone of voice guidelines, adapting style based on audience and context Managing multiple stakeholder requests, balancing priorities, and delivering high-quality work at pace Contributing to improved ways of working, processes, and content standards as the team continues to scaleWhat We're Looking For

Proven experience as a copywriter working across multiple channels and formats Strong understanding of digital content, SEO, and performance-driven optimisation Ability to simplify complex topics into clear, engaging, and effective messaging Experience creating both short-form and long-form content Excellent attention to detail and consistency Strong stakeholder management and collaboration skills Comfortable working at pace and across multiple prioritiesNice to Have

Experience working with tone of voice frameworks or brand guidelines Familiarity with AI-assisted content tools (e.g. CoPilot, ChatGPT) Background in telecoms, retail, or other regulated industries Experience contributing to content strategy or testing frameworksHiring Process

We're running a one-stage interview process to keep things simple and move quickly. Candidates are encouraged to share a portfolio of relevant work, as this will form an important part of the hiring manager's review.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and make a significant impact in the utilities sector, we want to hear from you!

Candidates will ideally show evidence of the above in their CV to be considered.

Please be advised if you haven't heard from us within 48 hours then unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion, we may however keep your details on file for any suitable future vacancies and contact you accordingly.

We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention