Description
An exciting opportunity has recently become available for a Marketing Copywriter to embark on a 6 month Fixed-Term contract with one of our large, Guildford based clients.
The Employed Consultant Division within Elan Computing, Europe's leading IT&T supplier, has an opportunity for a Marketing Copywriter to start ASAP. Successful candidates will have the opportunity to work for Elan Computing on a Fixed Term Contract basis and to work on a specific "Assignment" to our clients.
Assignment on Offer
The Marketing Copywriter will be required to support the marketing delivery team to ensure that the entire organisation's print and digital communications, are well written and consistently reflect their tone.
The role sits within a Matrix structure and is part of the Marketing Delivery Team. The jobholder will need to support the marketing delivery team by both generating and providing guidance and support for written marketing communication deliverables.
Key Accountabilities
*Support the marketing delivery team to generating or commission timely, attractive and engaging with clear calls to action. This includes both creating copy, editing and coaching staff to develop outstanding copy.
*Ensure the client's written communication is attractive and easy to read by maintaining a good writing style (including the principles of plain English) - for both print and digital publishing. Use the organisation's tone of voice which reflects their identity as expert, caring and bold to create well-crafted communications.
*Manage the workflow of editorial requests are prioritised and work is returned in a timely manner.
*Develop sets of exemplars across subjects using a new tone of voice.
*Promote writing and editorial training in the team and throughout the business, when required.
*Proofread a range of materials and provide constructive feedback for improvement. Coach staff on proofreading techniques.
*Undertake other responsibilities as they arise.
Qualifications/Experience required
Essential
*Degree or equivalent professional qualification and/or significant relevant experience in communications
*A very high standard of writing ability which demonstrates a tone of voice style across a range of media ie publications, social media, digital applications
*A very high standard of writing ability which demonstrates a tone of voice style across a range of media ie publications, social media, digital applications
*A very high standard of editorial ability
*Ability to consult and influence others to achieve objectives, demonstrating excellent facilitation and negotiation skills to improve communications
*Ability to project manage effectively, work under pressure to tight deadlines and prioritise workload ensuring quality is maintained
*Ability to project manage effectively, work under pressure to tight deadlines and prioritise workload ensuring quality is maintained
*Demonstrates proactive collaborative working across functional areas to deliver shared goals
*Ability to provide practical advice and develop others editorial abilities
*Ability to resolve problems and adapt to change.
*Maintain constructive links with other teams and work collaboratively to deliver targets.
*Receive feedback and learn from mistakes for continuous self-development.
*Experience of managing an editorial service
*Experience of writing for a wide range of mediums
What is the Employed Consultant Division?
Elan's Employed Consultant Model (ECM) is the preferred method of recruitment in Europe where we have c1600 consultants based at a range of our Global, Key and Retail clients and it is fast becoming increasingly popular in the UK.
What does being an Elan Employed Consultant involve?
In a nutshell, you will be employed by Elan on a Fixed Term Contract with access to permanent employee benefits.
Whilst on assignment Elan Employed Consultants receive a regular monthly salary and a variety of core, flexible and voluntary benefits including a minimum of 22 paid day's holiday, pension scheme, company sick pay, skills training, and life assurance.
Candidates should submit their CV in the first instance.