Copywriter (fixed term until March 2026)

Bracknell Forest Council; Bracknell; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Bracknell is seeking a full-time copywriter to create engaging content for various platforms. The role offers flexible working hours, a salary range of £37,092 to £41,506, and numerous benefits including annual leave and a local government pension scheme. Candidates should have strong writing and editing skills and be passionate about effective communication. Applications are welcomed from those residing in the UK.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing to 33

Hybrid working opportunities

Paid employee volunteering scheme

Local government pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Enhanced family leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Strong writing skills with a passion for engaging copy.
• Experience in editing and proofreading.
• Ability to communicate effectively across different mediums.

Responsibilities

• Write and edit copy for various channels.
• Produce council publications, ensuring accessibility.
• Conduct training sessions for staff on copy issues.

Skills

Copywriting

Editing

Communication

Job description

Overview

We have a great opportunity for a copywriter on a full time, fixed-term basis. Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.

Location: Time Square, Bracknell. Contract: Temporary, fixed term until March 2026. Working pattern: Flexible hours / Full time. Salary: £37,092 - £41,506 FTE inclusive of London Weighting. DBS Check: No. Closing Date: 21/09/2025 23:59. Reference: CM/25/321740.

About You

We are looking for someone who loves words and is passionate about transforming dull, dry text into engaging copy. You will help others improve their writing for a range of audiences and support them to produce clear, accessible copy and strong messaging.

About The Team

The Communications and Marketing team is small and collaborative. We work across the organisation and seek modern, accessible ways to communicate with residents. We avoid fluff and focus on important, real-time communications and marketing with an impact on our residents and community. You will take ownership of your work, time and stakeholders with support available when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• To write and edit copy in line with accessibility standards and house-style for a range of mediums and channels.
• To edit and proof documents, including strategies, presentations and policies, ensuring copy is easy to read, jargon-free, accessible and relevant.
• To produce the council’s annual hardcopy residents’ magazine, weekly e-magazine, and staff magazines, including copywriting, editing and proofing, and working with suppliers and designers.
• To oversee the content of service-led council e-newsletters to ensure they are accurate, professionally written and accessible for the relevant audience.
• To set up and run regular drop-in and training sessions for staff to troubleshoot copy issues and provide solutions, advice and templates.

Benefits

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with options to buy up to 10 days and sell up to 5 days.
• Hybrid working opportunities to support wellbeing and work-life balance.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Recognition of NHS/UKHSA continuous service when calculating some benefits (Terms and Conditions apply).
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support health and wellbeing.
• Inclusive and social working environment with staff networks and a sports and social club.

Values and Commitments

Our values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. We strive to create an environment that reflects these values in how we work with colleagues and serve residents. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting welfare and to an inclusive recruitment process.

Reasonable Adjustments

If you require reasonable adjustments for your application or interview, please contact [e-mail]. We will support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.

Interview Date

Interviews will be held on 25 and 26 September 2025. Interviews will be in person.

Additional Information

We reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, submit your application as soon as possible. AI is prohibited during the interview; any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

How to Apply

Please apply online via the provided link and include a personal statement with your CV outlining why you are applying for this vacancy.

Contact for Questions

For informal discussions or questions about the role, please contact:

Alayna Feasey, Head of Communications and Marketing: 01344 352171 or [e-mail]

Equal Opportunities

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK. Sponsorship for work is evaluated case-by-case based on eligibility and budget.

Notes

No agencies please. We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.