Creative Copy Lead

The Boots Company PLC; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beauty company in the UK is seeking a talented Campaign and Content Copy Lead to enhance its creative team. The role demands excellent writing and collaboration skills, crafting compelling copy across multiple platforms. Key responsibilities include developing campaign ideas, managing projects, and ensuring high-quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a degree in English or Marketing and a robust portfolio. This position offers a range of benefits and a chance to work in a vibrant, inclusive environment.

Benefits

Retirement Savings Plan

Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay

Discretionary annual bonus

Generous discount on brands

Flexible benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a copywriter in an advertising or marketing setting.
• Portfolio of published work.
• Strong research capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and persuasive copy for advertising channels.
• Collaborate with other creatives to create impactful campaigns.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure high quality.

Skills

Excellent writing skills

Strong editing and proofreading

Ability to adapt writing style

Creativity

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, or Communications

Job description

Overview

The B-Hive is an in-house creative agency bringing to life the creative needs of some of the most recognisable brands in the beauty industry including No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle and Boots own brand. We combine the capability of an external creative and production team, with the speed, flexibility, and in-depth brand knowledge of an in-house set-up, underpinned by years of experience dedicated to Boots and No7 Beauty Company.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Campaign and Content Copy Lead to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a flair for language, a deep understanding of brand voice, and the ability to create compelling and persuasive campaign ideas to run across multiple platforms. This position requires someone who is both strategic and imaginative, with the skill to translate marketing objectives into big ideas.

Key Responsibilities

• To think in terms of big ideas that can scale and live beyond the execution.
• Develop creative and persuasive copy for a variety of advertising channels, including digital ads, print media, social media, email campaigns, and more.
• Collaborate with art directors, graphic designers, and marketing strategists to create cohesive and impactful campaigns.
• Understand client briefs and marketing goals to tailor content that aligns with brand identity and objectives.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure high editorial standards and consistency in tone, voice, and style.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to create relevant and fresh copy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Present copy concepts and final deliverables to the internal team or clients when necessary and participate in feedback sessions.

What you’ll need to have

• Bachelor’s degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a copywriter in an advertising or marketing setting (agency or in-house) with a portfolio of published work.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• A keen eye for detail and strong research capabilities.
• Ability to adapt writing style to different audiences and platforms.
• Strong collaborative spirit and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity and an ability to think in ways that unlock the unexpected.
• To work actively to craft the copy direction and strategic foundations in response to briefs managed through B-Hive
• Act as a source of inspiration and guidance for B-Hive teams
• Take a lead, alongside the Design Lead, as a creative mouthpiece for B-Hive - actively participating, presenting, or advocating for the creative work of B-Hive
• Support with the strategic planning of creative projects

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in the beauty or similar industry
• Experience having created strategic pitches for work
• An understanding of AI and how and when it should be used
• Experience working in an agency juggling multiple briefs and clients

About No7 Beauty Company

No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we’re innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact.

We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.

Our benefits

• Retirement Savings Plan
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses
• Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.

We have a great range of benefits in addition to the above that offer flexibility to suit you - go to no7company.jobs/working-here to find out more.

(Please note, any salary estimates given on third-party sites are not provided or endorsed by No7 Beauty Company and may not be accurate)

What’s next

If your application is successful, our in-house recruitment team will be in touch to arrange an interview and to answer any initial questions you have. If you have not been successful on this occasion, you’ll be notified by email.

Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.