Senior Copy Manager

Can your writing help to change the future of breast cancer?

We’re looking for a talented senior copy manager to join our amazing team. You’ll run our in-house copywriting studio. Continually developing our language, messaging and tone of voice to create engaging and impactful communications. And you’ll line manage 2 copywriters, helping to develop and nurture their talents.

Working in a fast-paced brand and communications team, every day is about bringing the work of our charity to life. From inspiring people to donate or fundraise, to compelling people to campaign or volunteer, to showing we’re here for everyone affected by the disease. Every word you write will help to change lives and the future of breast cancer.

You’ll play a key role in managing our verbal identity. Training colleagues across the charity to write like Breast Cancer Now. And working closely with channel and project owners to identify copy needs and create a consistent brand experience across all our touchpoints.

If you’re a passionate storyteller. A team player. And would relish the opportunity to lead a centre of excellence for copywriting across our charity, this job is for you.

About you

Our ideal candidate:

• Is an experienced copy professional who puts the audience at the heart of every communication
• Has a portfolio of work that showcases your ability to write short- and long-form copy for digital and print
• Can identify gaps and continually evolve our brand tone of voice and house style
• Is a self-starter who can lead from the front, set clear direction and inspire others
• Has a talent for taking complex subjects and make them easily understood

About us

We’re Breast Cancer Now, the research and support charity. We’re the place to turn to for anything and everything to do with breast cancer. However you’re experiencing breast cancer, we’re here.

The brightest minds in breast cancer research are here. Making life-saving research happen in labs across the UK and Ireland.

Support services, trustworthy breast cancer information and specialist nurses are here. Ready to support you, whenever you need it.

Dedicated campaigners are here. Fighting for the best possible treatment, services and care, for anyone affected by breast cancer.

Why? Because we believe that by 2050, everyone diagnosed with breast cancer will live – and be supported to live well. But to create that future, we need to act now.

Job description and benefits

The job description and our attractive benefits package are available for you to download.

Primary location of role and hybrid working

This role is primarily based in our London office. However, our hybrid working model allows full-time staff members to work up to 3 days per week at home.

When applying

We hope you choose to apply for this role. In support of your application, you’ll be asked to submit your anonymised CV and a supporting statement. When applying please ensure you refer to the essential criteria on the person specification and clearly provide as much information as possible with examples to demonstrate how and where you meet the criteria. If you’ve any questions regarding this role, please email [email protected] in the first instance.

Breast Cancer Now is an inclusive employer committed to developing a diverse workforce.

Closing date 9am on Friday 4 August 2023

Interview date Week commencing 14 August 2023