Copywriter
Permanent. Full Time. Hybrid working (2 days per week in the office)
Location: This role can be based in any of our UK offices, Cardiff, Edinburgh, London, Warrington
Salary: £41,783 per year for Cardiff, Edinburgh, Warrington. £46,666 per year for London (including London allowance)
If we receive a high volume of applications, we reserve the right to close the advert before the scheduled closing date. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience.
About us
Christian Aid exists to create a world where everyone can live a full life, free from poverty. We are a global movement of people, churches and local organisations who passionately champion dignity, equality and justice worldwide. We are the changemakers, the peacemakers, the mighty of heart.
We’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, and recognise the value this brings in forming strong, creative and high performing teams. We welcome applications from all sections of the community, and from those with experience from outside of the voluntary sector. And no, you don’t have to be Christian to work here – we encourage people of all faiths and none to apply. We just ask that everyone lives out our values of dignity, equality, justice and love. We value a good work-life balance, so we’re open to part-time and flexible working. We also offer hybrid working for our office-based colleagues.
About the role
Reporting in to the Communications and Content Lead, the Copywriter will inspire audiences to give, act and pray with Christian Aid, so everyone can live a full life, free from poverty and injustice.
The post-holder will generate compelling creative copy and make impactful decisions around writing, editing, proofing and reviewing copy to the highest quality standard and supporting freelancers and agencies to do the same. Their output uses their creativity, expertise and passion for copy to create and oversee exemplary content for both print and digital media.
Some of the main responsibilities of the Copywriter include:
- Provide copy leadership within the Communications Division and ensures high quality copy aligns with Christian Aid’s tone of voice and brand.
- Review written content to ensure it supports fundraising and advocacy goals to the highest standard.
- Undertake a range of ad-hoc and planned copy-based and creative services or projects delivered to internal clients including creative consultations, pre-brief scoping sessions, and sanctioning exemptions to specific brand messaging.
- Manage freelance copywriters on the roster, ensuring they are trained and advised on how to apply the brand tone of voice and messaging through various types of content, in addition agencies are given feedback and direction to maximise our impact.
- Collaborate with teams across Christian Aid, enabling colleagues to write and edit content through advice, training and inductions.
About you
Who we are looking for:
Essential:
- Highly developed copywriting, editing, proofing and creative concepting skills. An authoritative and inspiring writer, able to create stand-out copy and adapt writing style to meet audience needs.
- Significant experience in a relevant field e.g. Creative Writing, Marketing, Communications, or Content Creation.
- Significant experience of developing, managing, and applying brand guidelines.
- Significant experience of championing a brand and brand values to colleagues, freelancers and agencies.
- Highly developed time, creative and project management skills.
- Developed ability to work autonomously in a creative, fast-paced environment, across a wide range of print and digital projects including, direct mailings, awareness campaigns, magazines and social media assets.
- Highly developed interpersonal and influencing skills. Confident in pitching to and influencing internal clients.
- Significant experience of collaborative creative work, particularly with colleagues and freelancers.
- Highly developed ability to interrogate briefs and suggest creative solutions, adapting written style to need.
- Highly developed eye for detail with ability to spot errors, unethical nuances and potential legal issues.
- Understanding of the latest trends in copywriting, including knowledge of writing for the web.
Desirable:
- Understanding of the charity/not-for-profit sector.
- Understanding of communications and ethics within international development.
Further information
At Christian Aid we strive to be an inclusive and diverse employer and recognise the value that this brings in helping to build strong, creative and high performing teams.
We are actively encouraging racialised minorities, LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, returning parents or carers who are re-entering work after a career break, people with caring responsibilities, people from low socioeconomic backgrounds, women, and older workers to apply. This is because these groups are under-represented within our teams, especially at senior level, and we recognise and value the contributions members of these groups make to strong, creative and high performing teams.
We have a strong Christian ethos and we encourage applications from all faiths. Applicants will be expected to demonstrate an understanding of and sympathy with Christian Aid’s faith identity.
All successful candidates will require a DBS/police check appropriate to the role and location and a Counter Terrorism Sanction check as part of your clearance for commencing your role with us. We also participate in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information as part of the referencing process from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
This role requires applicants to have the right to live and work in the country where this position is based and undertake the role that you have been offered. If you are successful and we make you an offer for the role, we will be required to conduct a right to work check on your immigration status in the UK. We will contact you regarding the documentation you will need to provide to evidence this.
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Salary: £15,600–£18,000 per annum (£26,000–£30,000 FTE equivalent)
Contract type: 1-year fixed term (end date July 2027); part-time (3 days per week, 0.6 FTE)
Location: London, Birmingham or Bristol
Hybrid: Envision operates a hybrid working policy with one day per week in a regional office, plus ad-hoc travel across regions for events and training.
Role: This is an exciting opportunity to champion youth voice across Envision and support young people as they transition beyond our programmes.
As Youth Engagement and Transitions Officer, you will lead and coordinate our Youth Advisory Group, ensuring young people have genuine influence over organisational priorities and decision-making. You will develop and maintain a thriving graduate and alumni network, creating opportunities for continued connection, mentoring and professional development. You will also design and deliver a Transitions Programme that supports young people as they move into education, employment or further opportunities, working with our Partnerships team to engage Envision's corporate partners where relevant.
Youth voice will run through everything you do. Working closely with the Communications Manager, you will ensure young people's perspectives are authentically reflected across our communications - from social media and campaigns to case studies and co-created content. You will be part of the Programmes and Impact Team, collaborating with colleagues across London, Birmingham and Bristol to embed meaningful youth participation at every level of the organisation.
Key Responsibilities:
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Lead and coordinate the Youth Advisory Group and internal youth voice working group
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Design and deliver a Transitions Programme and graduate/alumni network
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Develop events, mentoring and networking initiatives for graduates
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Support youth-focused communications including content creation and co-produced materials
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Build relationships with partners and stakeholders to create opportunities for young people
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Collect data and contribute to monitoring and evaluation of youth engagement activities
Essential Experience, Knowledge and Competencies:
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Experience facilitating activities with young people, including creating and co-creating engaging sessions and adapting to the needs of the group
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Strong project management and organisational skills with the ability to manage your own time to meet deadlines
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Experience working on projects with multiple stakeholders, communicating effectively in writing and verbally
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Commitment to Envision's vision, mission and values
Envision seeks to ensure we achieve diversity in our workforce and that all applicants and employees receive equal and fair treatment, regardless of age, race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, disability or nationality. We actively encourage applications from candidates from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds, as they are currently under-represented in our organisation. Envision graduates will be guaranteed a first-round interview.
To apply, please submit your application via Charity Jobs.
Deadline — Midnight, Sunday 17th May
Please note:
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Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately we are unable to sponsor visas at this time.
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We will only be contacting candidates who have been shortlisted for interview. If you do not hear from us, please assume your application has been unsuccessful.
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Successful candidates will be subject to a full Enhanced DBS check and reference checks.
For more information on this role, please see the full application pack.
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The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.