Copywriter Newbury, England
Job description
Location: London + hybrid working
Salary: Excellent basic salary plus bonus and Vodafone benefits
Hours: Full time 37.5 hours per week – Mon to Fri
Hybrid
At Vodafone UK we believe that through collaboration and connection we can achieve great things. Our blended working approach allows our people to work both in the office and at home, providing the flexibility and resources you need to succeed in your role. Our “Office in a Box” home working kit will provide you with everything you need, no matter where you are.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Corporate:
Join us at the heart of Vodafone UK in Corporate, one of the central support functions that underpin our business and keep us moving forward. We provide centralised support, expertise and guidance across our UK and Group operations, continuing to build on our success and trailblazing the way to our next stage of digital growth.
Who We Are
We’re a global technology communications company that empowers people and businesses to stay connected and thrive in a digital world. With a focus on innovation, sustainability and earning customer loyalty, we leverage cutting-edge technology to offer products and services that enhance communication and improve lives.
At Vodafone UK, diversity isn’t just a buzzword, it is core to who we are as a company. We’re proud to be certified as a Great Place to Work and are committed to driving inclusion for all; creating a workplace that is fully representative of the communities and customers we serve.
Role purpose:
To help lead and shape Vodafone UK’s self-publishing strategy and write articles, publish press releases, write editorial articles that support the reputational goals of the company. Work closely with colleagues in all teams to support campaigns with viewpoints, features and news stories and supply content to other areas of the business including – but not limited to – customer comms (CVM) and digital.
We are looking for a great writer, someone who is personable and bring a newsroom attitude and skills to our team.
What you'll do;
Maintenance of Vodafone UK’s self-publishing strategy (newscentre and find other owned outlets e.g. CVM newsletter, digital app / blogs)- Day-to-day management of the Vodafone UK Newscentre and the MergeCo microsite
- Manage paid social on the websites
- Working collaboratively, providing support to the external affairs department to give wider ‘air cover’ and exposure for activities and campaigns on our owned channels
- Deliver scripts for videos, corporate speeches and other editorial content that supports the business
Who you'll be;
Experience of writing for a publishing platform for a brand or content creator- Strong editorial and writing skills (journalist background)
- Strong business or technology background
- Strong communication skills to guide, influence and convince others
- Experience in journalism and publishing
Desirable
Telco knowledge / Or business knowledge- Experience in writing corporate comms (eg speeches/ features etc)
- Ability to translate complex issues into simple stories people understand
Worried that you don’t meet all the desired criteria exactly? At Vodafone we are passionate about Inclusion for All and creating a workplace where everyone can thrive, whatever their personal or professional background. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align exactly with every part of the job description, we encourage you to apply as you may be the right candidate for this role or another role, and our recruitment team can help you see how your skills fit in.
What we offer
We believe that taking care of our employees is the key to their success. That is why we offer an excellent remuneration and bonus package with up to 28 days holiday entitlement, in addition to bank holidays and paid leave for charity projects. We offer an extensive benefits package that can be tailored to suit you and your family, including employee discounts, retail vouchers, pension plan and share schemes. We take pride in our commitment to supporting you at every stage of your career by providing top of the range learning and development tools, market leading parental leave policies and an innovative Reconnect programme for people who have taken a career break.
Together we can
Vodafone UK are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and all offers of employment for this role are subject to background checks, including criminal (DBS) and financial checks to meet the regulators standards.
If you require any reasonable adjustments or have an accessibility request as part of your recruitment journey, for example, extended time or breaks in between online assessments, a sign language interpreter, or assistive technology, please refer to the Accessibility section of our Careers website (https://careers.vodafone.com/uk/applying-to-vodafone/) for guidance.
