The Role:

Use your writing skills to create engaging copy that convinces audiences support Action for Children. This is a fantastic role for anyone with a passion for writing, editing and proofreading and who wants more children to have safe and happy childhoods. You’ll be working on a wide variety of interesting projects. You’ll have fun working with our brand voice which flexes to be both playful and serious.And you’ll be working alongside other passionate and ambitious colleagues to deliver the brand strategy.

You will make a difference by:

– Leading on copy development, editing and proofing for the charity.

– Leading on key messages and copy governance, reviewing copy before it goes out to make sure it carriers the right brand messages and is accurate.

– Developing copy for high-profile publications (such as Annual Report, impact reports, Thanks to You magazine etc) and high impact campaigns (like Secret Santa).

– Providing colleagues with advice on the brand tone of voice.

– Maintaining up-to-date key messages, writing style guidelines and core scripts on the brand hub.

– Managing situations where the brand guidelines and tone of voice are challenged.

– Working on a wide variety of projects supporting teams working in local services, fundraising, campaigning and more.

What are we looking for from you?

– A successful track record in a copywriting role.

– Excellent written and spoken communication skills .

– Able to work with people at all levels.

– Excellent spelling, grammar and proofreading.

– Able to adapt writing style to a variety of audiences and channels.

– Able to plan and develop impactful content and consider its role with other brand elements e.g. design.

– Able to prioritise, manage and co-ordinate a large number of projects simultaneously.

If you need support in applying or have any questions call David Simpson, Recruitment Partner, on 01923 361732 or email

We may stop taking applications early than advertised if we find the right person. So, try to get your application in early.

Interviews are provisionally scheduled for 22/23 September 2021.

The way we work

We work to make sure every child and young person has the love, support and opportunity they need to reach their potential. If you share the same vision, we want you to join our team. Learn more about our behaviours and values to understand more about the way we work on our Action for Children website.

Rewards

We proud of the passionate people who work at Action for Children. And we offer a generous rewards package to recognise them. Find out more on our careers website.

For safe and happy childhoods

At Action for Children, we protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting improvements to their lives. Last year, we helped more than 600,000 children and families across the UK.

We are committed to safer recruitment practices to protect our service users; therefore, all applicants are expected to have an understanding of and commitment to safeguarding best-practice.

Action for Children is passionate about promoting equality, celebrating diversity and working inclusively. We value and welcome applications from anyone with the skills and experience for the role. People with disabilities, and those from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic communities are currently under-represented in our teams. We’re working to change this and we particularly welcome applicants from these groups.