Copywriter

Connect; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor of appliance spare parts is seeking a talented Copywriter to enhance brand communication across multiple platforms. This role involves writing and editing compelling content for websites, emails, videos, and more, ensuring alignment with brand tone and SEO optimization. If you have a degree in a related field and exceptional writing skills, we encourage you to apply and join a supportive and innovative team.

Benefits

Retail Trust - Free online support service

Employee support fund

Enhanced Parent Policy

Enhanced Company Sick Pay

Access to retail discounts

Speak Up service for workplace incidents

Length of Service scheme

Charity events and company engagement events

Qualifications

• Degree in a relevant field such as Marketing or Communications.
• Excellent writing and editing skills.
• Keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all copy represents the brand accurately and is engaging.
• Write various types of copy including web, social, and video scripts.
• Collaborate with teams to establish tone of voice.

Skills

Writing and Editing

SEO Practices

Attention to Detail

Education

Degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism

Job description

About us:

Connect, operating under the Screwfix banner and owned by the Kingfisher Group, is a leading distributor of high-quality appliance spare parts and accessories. We are dedicated to delivering exceptional products and services to our diverse clientele across various sectors.

With over 50 years of experience in the appliance spare parts industry, our recent growth has been facilitated by becoming part of Screwfix, allowing us to expand further with the support, knowledge, and resources of the Kingfisher Group.

As a Copywriter:

You will work closely with the Creative team. The role involves delivering and supporting the business and brands through copywriting, proofreading, and editing for all platforms including websites, social channels, emails, video content scripts, and press releases.

The role will involve:

• Ensuring all copy portrays the brand accurately, remains relevant, engaging, and up-to-date.
• Writing various types of copy depending on its purpose (e.g., web, social, email, print, video).
• Collaborating with creative and sales teams to establish tone of voice and appropriate writing styles.
• Developing compelling copy for video content, including scripts, voice-overs, on-screen text, and calls-to-action.
• Applying SEO practices to optimize articles and increase visibility.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Marketing, Communications, Journalism, or a relevant field.
• Excellent writing and editing skills, with a keen eye for detail.

What we offer:

• Retail Trust - a free online support and counselling service.
• Employee support fund - non-repayable loans to help in times of need.
• Enhanced Parent Policy.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay.
• HapiApp - access to retail discounts (shops, gyms, etc.).
• Speak Up - a confidential service to report incidents at work.
• People Forum committee - a platform for employee input on business decisions.
• 20% discount within our retail stores.
• Discount on all stock.
• Skillshub - a learning management system to enhance your knowledge.
• PepTalk - a collection of industry professional talks.
• A generous Length of Service scheme.
• Peakon Surveys - for employee feedback.
• Charity events open for participation.
• Company engagement events.