Copywriter/Creative Head

We’re looking for a Copywriter and Creative Head to join our team in Birmingham – an experienced, conceptual writer to lead the charge on creative alongside an Art Director.

The Role

We’re currently looking to recruit a Copywriter to work within our award-winning creative team. you’ll help lead the creative team within your Chapter and help it flourish as its own business unit. You’ll need to be comfortable in front of clients and be able to work alongside our account management teams to create great work that works. You will be the spark that will fire the imagination of everyone in the team compelling them to do great work. In short, you will be the guardian of everything copy-related that leaves the Chapter.

Key responsibilities

• Provide fully rounded conceptual thinking – not just copy
• Ensure you have true clarity on briefs and how they will be worked on
• Help develop and foster an open and collaborative creative culture within the agency
• When required, work with the wider team to support brief writing skills and provide the foundation for great, effective work
• When required, work closely with the Creative Director to develop strong, coherent strategic thinking for pitches and major projects for existing clients
• Create close working relationships with all members of the team – this is absolutely vital to the mood, drive and success of Chapter

Skills and Attributes

• Will be able to work as a standalone writer, as well as part of a conceptual team alongside our designers/art directors
• Have experience of writing great long copy, but also excel at creating bold ideas and concepts for clients across a broad mix of sectors
• Ability to develop a detailed knowledge of every brief you are working on.
• 5 years experience of working in a creative agency

And in return…

• Salary £Competitive (depending on experience) 
• Company pension scheme 
• 26 days’ holiday rising by a day a year to 30 days + Bank Holidays
• Additional day off for your birthday
• Electric Car Purchase Scheme, via Salary Sacrifice
• Outstanding training and progression, including access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group Learning Management System
• Mission Share Purchase Scheme