Midweight Copywriter (6 month FTC)

Elemis; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading skincare brand is seeking a Midweight Copywriter for a 6-month fixed-term contract in London. This role involves crafting and proofreading on-brand copy across various channels. Candidates should have a strong understanding of the beauty market, excellent English skills, and be adept at managing multiple projects. The position offers a hybrid working model, generous staff discounts, and extensive well-being policies, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous Staff Discount on ELEMIS products

Excellent well-being policies

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in B2C and B2B communications.
• Ability to manage multiple briefs under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of copy from concept to delivery.
• Writing on-brand copy for various channels.
• Proofreading for accuracy in spelling and grammar.
• Handling multiple briefs within a fast-paced environment.
• Flagging challenges proactively to keep projects on track.

Skills

Strong understanding of beauty, luxury, or wellness landscape

Fluent in English with impeccable grammar and spelling

Digital native and tech-savvy

Strong attention to detail

Knowledge of social media channels

Communication skills

Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Midweight Copywriter (6 month FTC)

Department: Brand Creative

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: Head Office, London

ELEMIS are looking to hire a midweight copywriter on an initial 6 month fixed term contract. Reporting to the Senior Copywriter and working in our global copy team of four strong, you will collaborate with designers and project managers to deliver compelling written content for both UK and international markets. You will craft and proofread elevated on‑brand copy across all customer touchpoints including social, digital, CRM, press releases, and retail, ensuring that all copy reflects our brand philosophy. With experience in both B2C and B2B communications, you will bring our products and brand to life through the written word while always staying consistent with our tone of voice.

What Will You Do?

• Taking ownership of copy within each project from concept and brief through to delivery
• Writing on-brand copy for a variety of channels, being sensitive to brand messaging and tone of voice
• Proofreading to ensure accuracy in spelling, grammar, and brand consistency
• Confidently handling multiple briefs and projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment
• Working to deadlines, proactively flagging any challenges to keep projects on track

What we are looking for:

• Strong understanding of the beauty, luxury or wellness landscape, with a passion for skincare and beauty
• Fluent in English language with impeccable grammar and spelling
• Digital native: skilled with technology and the creative opportunities it opens – you understands how tech is changing the way audiences consume communications, media, brands, and entertainment
• Strong attention to detail
• Knowledge of social media channels and writing social‑first copy
• Prioritisation: able to manage multiple briefs at one time and adapt according to business needs
• Communication: engages with multiple stakeholders to interpret briefs and manage relationships with key stakeholders
• Proficient in MS Office programmes: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook

What we offer you!

• Hybrid and flexible working. We operate a Hybrid working model which means you will be based in our Baker Street (London) offices three days per week and two days working from home. We also operate with flexible hours with core hours between 10am - 4pm.
• Generous Staff Discount on all your favourite ELEMIS products and spa treatments, as well as discounts on L'OCCITANE Group products (including L'Occitane, Erborian and more)
• Excellent well‑being policies including enhanced Maternity & Paternity policies, Income Protection, Life Assurance and more
• Generous Holiday Allowance, increasing with length of service
• Company Pension Scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan (with Dental)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme for all Associates and their families
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Season Ticket Loan, Length of Service Awards
• Much, much more!

*Some benefit eligibility is based on length of service or contract type