Travel Copywriter

Saga Plc; Folkestone; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a talented Travel Copywriter to join their dynamic marketing team. In this hybrid role, you will produce high-quality copy that showcases unique travel itineraries and destinations. Your creativity and attention to detail will be essential as you craft engaging content for brochures, websites, and promotional materials. This role offers the chance to work both remotely and in the office, ensuring a flexible work-life balance. If you have a passion for travel writing and a knack for producing compelling copy, this opportunity could be your next career step.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Option to purchase additional leave

Pension scheme with up to 10% match

Performance-related bonus

Life assurance

Wellbeing programs

Colleague discounts

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Grandparents leave

Income protection

Qualifications

• Experience in the travel industry as a credible travel writer.
• Excellent writing skills with a strong understanding of grammar and tone.

Responsibilities

• Create engaging copy for various brand communications.
• Collaborate with designers to ensure cohesive marketing responses.

Skills

Writing Skills

SEO Knowledge

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Education

Degree in Journalism

Degree in Marketing

Degree in Creative Writing

Tools

CMS Systems (FileMaker Pro)

Job description

Job Introduction

Travel Copywriter

Salary £36,000 To £39,000 Depending On Experience

Permanent

Hybrid / Home and Folkestone/Crawley

The Saga Marketing team is recruiting an expert Travel Copywriter! You will work with a creative travel marketing team, producing high-quality copy for Saga and Titan Travel’s online and offline channels, focusing on accuracy, tone of voice, inspiration, and creativity.

Our copywriters have the opportunity to creatively showcase our unique itineraries and destinations, including tailor-made tours and hosted stays.

If you are a talented travel writer experienced in producing high volumes of copy under tight deadlines, demonstrating diligence, this role could be ideal for you!

We operate a hybrid working model at Saga, combining remote work with in-office presence at Folkestone/Crawley at least twice a week.

Role Responsibilities

Your responsibilities include:

1. Create engaging copy according to briefs and deadlines across various brand communications.
2. Own the writing of copy for all channels: brochures, advertising, email, web, promotions, and Saga Magazine.
3. Champion the brands by writing, adapting, and editing content in line with our content strategy and tone of voice.
4. Collaborate with designers to ensure cohesive marketing responses that bring ideas to life.
5. Update all copy across contact points to ensure consistency.
6. Conduct research to produce original, engaging, and factually accurate content with a journalistic style.
7. Plan and execute delivery with effective collaboration across teams.
8. Engage with Content Lead, Marketing, and Product teams to meet deadlines.
9. Ensure copy approval through proper channels and update systems (CMS, workflow management) to track progress.
10. Manage workload proactively to meet all deadlines.
11. Maintain a flexible, enthusiastic, and driven approach aligned with the business’s financial goals.

The Ideal Candidate

Candidates should have experience in the travel industry as a credible travel writer, with demonstrated work either in-house or agency-side. First-hand travel experience is highly desirable, along with:

• Excellent writing skills — grammar, punctuation, tone, positioning.
• Understanding of tour operating and travel industry nuances.
• Experience writing for web, with SEO knowledge.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Highly organized, able to work independently and collaboratively.
• Ability to keep products up-to-date and consistent across channels.
• Entrepreneurial, journalistic, and inquisitive mindset.

Desirable qualifications include a degree in journalism, marketing, or creative writing, and experience with CMS systems like FileMaker Pro.

Saga Values

Make it Happen, Do the Right Thing, Customer First, Excellence Every Day, Our People Make Us Special

Package Description

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Option to purchase additional leave
• Pension scheme with up to 10% match
• Performance-related bonus
• Life assurance, wellbeing programs, colleague discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity leave, grandparents leave, income protection
• Access to Saga Academy learning platform

About The Company

With over 70 years of experience, Saga is the UK's leading provider for those over 50, offering cruises, holidays, insurance, finance, and a magazine. We strive to be the most trusted brand for older people in the UK, fostering an inclusive and respectful culture. Recognized as one of the UK’s Best Employers 2025, we are committed to diversity, inclusion, and making a positive impact for our colleagues and customers.

We do not accept unsolicited agency CVs unless engaged by our Talent Acquisition Team. Please do not forward CVs to employees or other locations, as Saga will not be responsible for related fees.