Creative Copy Lead, The B-Hive

Job Description

Creative Copy Lead, The B-Hive

Location: Nottingham OR London (Sea Containers)

Contract: Permanent

Recruitment Partner: Olivia Wilson

What you'll be doing

The B-Hive is an in-house creative agency bringing to life the creative needs of some of the most recognisable brands in the beauty industry including No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle and Boots own brand.

We combine the capability of an external creative and production team, with the speed, flexibility, and in-depth brand knowledge of an in-house set-up, underpinned by years of experience dedicated to Boots and No7 Beauty Company.

We are looking for an experienced and talented Campaign and Content Copy Lead to join our creative team. The ideal candidate will have a flair for language, a deep understanding of brand voice, and the ability to create compelling and persuasive campaign ideas to run across multiple platforms. This position requires someone who is both strategic and imaginative, with the skill to translate marketing objectives into big ideas.

Key responsibilities

• To think in terms of big ideas that can scale and live beyond the execution.Develop creative and persuasive copy for a variety of advertising channels, including digital ads, print media, social media, email campaigns, and more.
• Collaborate with art directors, graphic designers, and marketing strategists to create cohesive and impactful campaigns.
• Understand client briefs and marketing goals to tailor content that aligns with brand identity and objectives.
• Edit and proofread content to ensure high editorial standards and consistency in tone, voice, and style.
• Stay updated on industry trends and competitor activities to create relevant and fresh copy.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Present copy concepts and final deliverables to the internal team or clients when necessary and participate in feedback sessions.

What you'll need to have (our must-haves)

• Bachelor's degree in English, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience as a copywriter in an advertising or marketing setting (agency or in-house) with a portfolio of published work.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Ability to adapt writing style to different audiences and platforms.
• Strong collaborative spirit and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Creativity and an ability to think in ways that unlock the unexpected.
• To work actively to craft the copy direction and strategic foundations in response to briefs managed through B-Hive.
• Act as a source of inspiration and guidance for B-Hive teams
• Take a lead, alongside the Design Lead, as a creative mouthpiece for B-Hive - actively participating, presenting, or advocating for the creative work of B-Hive
• Support with the strategic planning of creative projects

It would be great if you also have

• Experience in the beauty or similar industry
• Experience having created strategic pitches for work
• An understanding of AI and how and when it should be used
• Experience working in an agency juggling multiple briefs and clients

About No7 Beauty Company:

• No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we're innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.

Rewards designed for you

• Boots Retirement Savings Plan
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Generous employee discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave pay and gift card for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• Flexible benefits scheme including option to buy additional holiday, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.
• Access to free, 24/7 counselling and support through TELUS Health, our Employee Assistance Programme.

There's lots more in our benefits and discounts, MyBoosts - there to give you that little lift in your everyday. Find out more at boots.jobs/rewards. Exclusions may apply; eligible roles only.

About The Boots Group

The Boots Group is a trusted leader in healthcare, pharmacy and retail, operating across 11 countries - including the UK, Ireland, Thailand and Mexico. The Boots Group brands - including Boots, Boots Opticians, No7 Beauty Company, Farmacias Benavides and Alliance Healthcare - are trusted and well recognised healthcare and beauty businesses, serving millions of customers and patients every day in communities around the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, passionate about embracing the diversity of our colleagues and providing a positive and inclusive working environment for all.

What's next

If you apply, our team will be in touch to let you know the outcome of your application or to arrange next steps. Where a role is advertised as full-time, we are open to discussing part-time and job share options during the application process. If you require additional support as part of the application and interview process, we are happy to provide reasonable adjustments to help you to be at your best.

Boots is a Ban the Box employer and will consider the suitability of applicants with criminal convictions on a case-by-case basis.

We hope to hear from you soon.

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