Copywriter

We’re looking for a talented and conceptual wordsmith to join our in-house creative team as a Copywriter on a six-month, fixed-term contract at the National Trust. You’ll work closely with our planners, designers and wider marketing team to create work that’s original, clear and compelling. With strategic curiosity, creative flair and pragmatic diligence, you’ll be a writer who’s equally adept at contributing powerful ideas and crafting language that expresses our tone of voice. 

The National Trust protects and cares for places so people and nature can thrive. Our Communications & Marketing directorate plays a key role in telling remarkable stories and promoting the mission of Europe’s largest conservation charity. At the forefront of that work is our internal creative team, who help shape and deliver brand communications that are meaningful and memorable. 

Your contractual location will be our head office in Swindon and there will be an expectation for you to attend the office. However, there is flexibility on where you're based at other times. You'll be required to work at a National Trust location for 40-60% of your working week. This will be discussed in more detail at interview. 

Reporting to the Copy Lead, you’ll work on a wide variety of jobs within the National Trust, from fundraising projects to brand campaigns, direct mail, experiential activations, e-newsletters, webpages, online ads and much more. There’s a huge variety of briefs and challenges, and no shortage of opportunities to develop yourself and make your mark.

You can view the full role profile for this role in the document attached. You don't need to have all the knowledge, skills and experience listed in the role profile; this is just to provide a full picture of what is possible in this role. We'd love to hear from you if you're: 

• Fearlessly creative and equally comfortable proofreading, reviewing and editing 
• In possession of an excellent portfolio showcasing a wide range of previous work 
• Adept at working collaboratively with other creatives 
• A great communicator in person as well as in writing
• Aware of marketing trends and best practices in the not-for-profit sector 
• Committed to working for a charity, and all the values that go hand-in-hand with it
• Experienced in working within an agency or in-house creative environment 

The National Trust has the motto ‘For everyone, for ever’ at its heart. We’re working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong. It’s important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference, so when we say we’re for everyone, we want everyone to be welcome in our teams too.

•Substantial pension scheme of up to 10% basic salary

•Free entry to National Trust places for you, a guest and your children (under 18)

•Rental deposit loan scheme

•Season ticket loan

•EV car lease scheme 

•Perks at work discounts such as gym memberships, shopping discount codes, cinema discounts

•Holiday allowance up to 32 days relating to length of service, plus holiday purchase scheme, subject to meeting minimum criteria.

•Flexible working whenever possible

•Employee assistance programme

•Free parking at most Trust places

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