Creative Copywriter (Ref: 21848)JobsGoPublic
Job summary
Please refer to Job Description
Job description
We’re Design102, the government creative agency specialising in public sector communication. We help government departments and other public sector organisations connect with audiences, turning complex ideas into clear communications that people understand, trust and act on.
We're looking for a creative writer and experienced editor to help bring the benefits of thoughtful messaging to the public sector. Working at the heart of our strategy team, you'll develop everything from compelling, insight-driven campaign messaging to clear and engaging copy across a wide range of channels. You'll work closely with clients, designers and other creative specialists to turn complex communication challenges into effective, audience-focused products.
Our team brings together designers, strategists, copywriters, animators, videographers, artworkers, web developers and project managers, with a shared commitment to design that makes a difference. Discover what we do best at https://d102.co.uk/work/
Main responsibilities include:
meeting with new and existing clients to discuss and develop briefs and determine what level of copy support may be required
providing expert advice and hands-on delivery to clients on appropriate tone of voice, copy style and brand positioning
helping clients establish a tone of voice that rings true to their organisation or brand building and maintaining strong, long-lasting client relationships
writing distinct, multi-platform campaign copy in response to briefs, from social media content calendars and snappy video scripts to compelling blogs and user-focused website content
checking text to ensure it is well written, logically structured and in the right style for the intended audience
proofreading to correct spelling, grammar and punctuation
managing multiple projects at once, allocating time effectively and communicating progress to the client team or directly to clients
incorporating client feedback amending content accordingly
presenting finalised ideas and concepts to clients, explaining clearly and confidently why the creative work is on brief
working with designers and other creative specialists to help articulate their creative ideas
working alongside the design team to deliver brand guidelines to clients
ensuring we always make a difference in our work and challenging briefs that are not an effective use of public money
articulating the strategic element and benefit of our expertise to external clients
providing quotes and schedules for the agreed work
working both independently and as part of a creative team, as required
Person specification
Please refer to Job Description
Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
Communicating and Influencing
Managing a Quality Service
Delivering at Pace
Benefits
Alongside your salary of £40,014, Ministry of Justice contributes £11,592 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides (opens in a new window).
Access to learning and development
A working environment that supports a range of flexible working options to enhance your work life balance
A working culture which encourages inclusion and diversity
A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
Annual Leave
Public Holidays
Season Ticket Advance
For more information about the recruitment process, benefits and allowances and answers to general queries, please click the below link which will direct you to our Candidate Information Page.
Link: https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Things you need to know
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance (opens in a new window) for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours and Strengths.https://justicejobs.tal.net/vx/candidate/cms/About%20the%20MOJ
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a basic (or equivalent) criminal record check.Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is security check (opens in a new window).
See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
This job is broadly open to the following groups:
UK nationals
nationals of the Republic of Ireland
nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) (opens in a new window)
nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS)
individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020
Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements (opens in a new window)
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see theCivil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
Apply and further information
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job contact :
Name : SSCL Recruitment Enquiries Team
Email : [email protected]
Telephone : 0345 241 5359
Recruitment team
Email : [email protected]
Further information
Appointment to the Civil Service is governed by the Civil Service Commission’s Recruitment Principles. If you feel a department has breached the requirement of the Recruitment Principles and would like to raise this, please contact SSCL ([email protected]) in the first instance. If the role has been advertised externally (outside of the Civil Service) and you are not satisfied with the response, you may bring your complaint to the Commission. For further information on bringing a complaint to the Civil Service Commission please visit their web pages: http://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk/civil-service-recruitm…
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