Work is a thing you do, not a place you go!

If you are fed up with what you are doing or just looking for a change, could we be the answer? We are always on the lookout for bright, articulate, motivated people to join our team.

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Since November 2021, we have been a Living Wage Employer. This means that we pay our staff a wage that meets every day needs. The real Living Wage is based on the cost of living and is voluntarily paid by over 16,000 UK employers.

About you

You already have copywriting experience with a real dedication to quality writing whilst working in a fast-paced environment. You know how to work with clients to understand their requirements and those of their target markets, tailoring your writing to meet their expectations.

You will write engaging, SEO-optimised and informative web content for a range of clients across all areas of the law. You will support the Head of Content and the wider team to maintain standards, achieve KPIs and develop the team’s practices.

Main responsibilities

The following is a list of the main tasks this job role will handle, but is by no means an exhaustive list and may be varied from time to time:

• Copywriting – including producing SEO and UX-optimised copy for service pages, blogs, contact pages, staff profiles and other types of content as required
• Quality control – you will ensure your work meets set requirements, proofreading other team members’ work and taking ownership of quality for a number of our clients
• Project management – which means delivering work on time and on budget, as well as end-to-end management of standalone projects
• Stakeholder engagement – you will participate on briefing calls to gauge clients’ requirements (target market, tone of voice etc.) and actively engaging with client and internal feedback
• Collaborating with people from other teams – including SEO, PR, Account Management and Project Management to ensure smooth delivery of content that meets all objectives

Required skills

Applicants must have the following experience:

• 1 years’ copywriting experience for the web, ideally within the professional services sector
• The ability to turn even the most technical and dry subject matters into dynamic, engaging content
• Writing for SEO and user experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and proofreading skills
• Experience of working within a fast-paced environment, producing a high volume of content
• Comfortable receiving and giving constructive criticism in a positive, considerate manner
• Strong stakeholder engagement skills, being happy dealing with people face-to-face, on the phone and through video conferencing
• Confident talking to clients in detail about their business and requirements
• Commercial awareness, including the ability to write to deadlines and keep to time allowances
• Good keyboard and IT skills
• Must be familiar with Mac (preferably) or MS Windows operating systems and MS Office/Email/Internet
• Excellent organisational, project and time management skills, managing multiple projects
• Ability to multi-task and take ownership of your projects
• Self-motivation and a strong desire to learn
• Passionate about good writing

Desirable skills

Experience with/of the following is desirable:

• Working in and/or writing for the legal sector
• Using a suite of SEO tools, including Google Analytics and Ahrefs
• Experience using work management tools such as ClickUp
• Experience/understanding of SEO, PPC and Social Media
• Experience using AI tools such as ChatGPT

Salary & benefits

• Dependent on experience but expected to be in the range of £23,400 - £26,000
• 25 days holiday + Celebration Day + 8 bank holidays
• Contributory Pension (3% from Conscious, 5% from you)
• Healthcare insurance, life insurance and critical illness protection (all after probation has been passed) including optical and dental cashback plans
• Flexible working – currently with two days in the office expected per week for at least the first six months (we believe work is a thing you do not a place you go and Conscious is an accredited flexible employer)
• 2 paid days charity work allowance per year
• MVP recognition programme with rewards
• Long Service rewards and recognition
• A staff referral scheme allowing you to earn up to £400 for recommending a friend
• CycleToWork scheme and Techscheme
• Dog-friendly office

Location

• Hybrid working with an office base in Royal London Buildings, 42-46 Baldwin Street, Bristol, BS1 1PN or another office in central Bristol should we ever move.
• You must come into the office for at least 1 day per week after your probationary period.

Hours of work

• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 9.00am to 5.30pm (unless otherwise agreed)

Reports to

Georgia Davies – Head of Content

To apply

Please send a CV, covering email and sample of your copywriting to Iwanttowork@conscious.co.uk explaining why you are interested in the role.