Editorial jobs

Copywriter and Editor

Job reference: REQ000965

£37,581pa + excellent benefits

Woking, Surrey GU21 4LL / Hybrid Working

Hybrid working: Minimum 40% in person collaboration per month

About the role

We’re looking for an exceptional Copywriter and Editor to bring powerful storytelling, sharp creative thinking and impeccable craft to one of the world’s most recognised environmental organisations.

In this role, you’ll be responsible for producing and refining written content across our channels, helping bring our work and impact to life. You’ll write and edit a wide range of content, from fundraising and brand campaigns to social media and science and policy reports, adapting tone and style for different audiences while staying true to our brand.

What You’ll Do

• Create standout copy for brand campaigns, digital channels, social content, fundraising materials, and publications

• Turn complex topics into engaging, accessible narratives that inspire action

• Collaborate closely with designers, content creators and storytellers to develop integrated creative ideas and concepts.

• Champion WWF-UK’s verbal brand and editorial consistency

• Deliver high-quality written content for key science and policy publications

• Keep your finger on the pulse of creative, cultural and digital trends

Skills and experience

You’ll bring the skills and experience needed to succeed in this role, including:

Essential

• Proven experience in professional copywriting and editing, ideally within a charity and/or consumer brand environment

• Excellent command of written English, with strong grammar, editing and storytelling skills

• Experience creating content across multiple formats and platforms, including web, social, email, print and campaign materials

• Ability to communicate complex issues in a clear, accessible and engaging way

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy and quality

• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and confidence working collaboratively with a range of teams

• A clear commitment to WWF-UK’s mission, values and ethical standards

Desirable

• Experience in digital content production, including social media and web content

• Understanding of SEO, AI and web content optimisation

• Experience using AI tools to support copywriting and editing

• Experience managing freelancers or agencies

• Experience working in a charity, purpose-led or complex stakeholder environment

Why WWF UK

Your words can help bring our world back to life.

Your words can inspire millions of people to protect and restore nature.

Your words can help people take climate action to benefit their lives and their communities.

This is creativity with purpose, where every idea, headline and story matters. 

What we offer

We believe in rewarding our team with more than just a salary. Here’s what you can expect:

· Annual leave starting at 26 days a year, rising one day each year to 31 days plus bank holidays

· Flexible working options, to support your work life balance

· 7.5% employer contribution to pension, rising to 10% with employee contribution

· Learning and development opportunities to help you grow

· Regular wellbeing initiatives to support your health and happiness.

This is a UK based contract, and you are required to have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, we’re unable to offer sponsorship and any offer of employment will be subject to evidence of your Right to Work in the UK.

This role is hybrid with a minimum 40% of your contracted hours spent at our beautiful UK head office, the Living Planet Centre in Woking, Surrey, where you’ll hot desk among trees and gardens.

About WWF-UK

We’re a global conservation charity with millions of supporters and hundreds of projects around the world.

At WWF-UK, we’re bringing our world back to life. Protecting what’s left isn’t enough. We’re racing to restore nature and prevent catastrophic climate change. And it’s a race we can win with everyone’s help.

We’re courageous, passionate, and driven by science. For more than 60 years we’ve been at the forefront of global efforts to protect wildlife and the natural world. We work with integrity, collaboration and deep respect for those we partner with.

How to apply

Click the link to apply via our website.

You’ll be asked to complete an application form and upload your CV and a supporting statement that tells us why you’ll be a great addition to WWF-UK.

We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will close the role once we’ve found the right person. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Application closing date : 01/03/2026

Our Diversity Promise to You

At the heart of our mission is a simple truth: the planet needs everyone. That means you - in all your uniqueness, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or how you choose to express yourself.

We don’t do stereotypes. We work together with purpose, driven by passion and enhanced by respect, courage, and integrity. We pull together from all walks of life to fight for a better future, and we want you to feel supported every step of the way.

We’re proud to be a Disability Confident employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We actively encourage applications from people of all backgrounds and identities.

So, if there’s anything we can do to make your application or interview experience more comfortable or accessible, just give our Talent Acquisition Team a shout via our website.

Safeguarding Commitment

Just as we celebrate diversity in all its forms, we are equally dedicated to creating a safe environment for every person we work with or encounter.

Our commitment extends to children, adults at risk, and individuals experiencing any form of vulnerability, whether temporary or permanent.

We proudly stand behind CAPSEAH (Common Approach to Protection from Sexual Exploitation, Sexual Abuse and Sexual Harassment) and put this commitment into action through clear policies, thorough training, and recruitment checks tailored to each role, which may include external vetting.

If you ever have a concern, however big or small, know that there are confidential channels ready to support you at WWF-UK. We promise to respond promptly and with care, because protecting every individual is at the heart of everything we do.