Copywriter (Marketing)

Job description

Vacancy: Copywriter (Marketing)

Copywriter (Marketing)
Deadline: we reserve right to close recruitment asap
£28,000 - £32,000
Full time (would consider 80% FTE)
Permanent
Wakefield, West Yorkshire, with flexible working policy in place
Directorate: Marketing

About us

Penny Appeal was set up in 2009 to provide poverty relief across Asia, the Middle East and Africa by offering water solutions, organising mass feedings, supporting orphan care, and providing emergency aid. We've come a long way since then and have grown tremendously in the past 11 years!

We've transformed lives and empowered communities, helping to break the poverty cycle and build brighter futures. Over the past few years, our work has expanded, and our teams have grown considerably, allowing us to launch new campaigns and work in even more crisis-hit countries. As well as strengthening communities in over 30 countries around the world, we also make it a point to support vulnerable people here in the UK, too.

Each of our projects are carefully designed to be accessible and effective. They are a wonderful blend of emergency support, short-term relief, and longer-term sustainable solutions. Our way of approaching relief means that we can save lives immediately, improve situations in the coming days and transform communities for years to come.

At Penny Appeal, people are at the heart of everything we do. Every one of our projects are tailor-made to meet the needs of those we support and benefit as many people in need as possible, in ways that cost our generous donors just a little bit of loose change each day.

Vision:

Transform small change into big difference for those who need us most

Mission:

Inspired by the universal values of the Islamic faith, Penny Appeal's mission is to serve all those in need at home and abroad

Strategic aims:

Within 5 years -

Best in class Muslim Charity
Sunday Times top 100 businesses to work for
Most recognisable Muslim charity in the world
Raise over £100 million per annum for good

Key facts:

We are a British Muslim led charity
Our HQ is in Wakefield, West Yorkshire. We have approximately 160 staff based in the UK, with many more across the world
UK staff have been working from home for last 18 months, but we are instigating a move back a brand new office in early 2022, coupled with a new flexible working policy

About the role

We are seeking a talented and experienced copywriter with a creative flare of storytelling to share the impact of our work with the world. Stories that will connect with people and build a community of supporters. You'll be writing about the great work we do across the globe, from how we provide lifesaving medical interventions in Syria, to how we help feed Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh, to how we support homelessness in the UK, and much much more. This would be for both online and offline channels, and you'd responsible for the content and quality of features within publications and articles. Needless to say your style will need to be engaging, well written and in sync with wider organisational objectives.

The Marketing Department is undergoing big investment with several new roles being recruited. You will play an important part in forming the dynamics of this expanded team - ensuring we all pull together in the same direction, offer one another support and comradery, so ultimately the charity can have an even greater impact on the world.

Key areas:

Editorial content creation for anywhere we have a marketing presence, including but not limited to, email bulletins/invitations, website, social media, press releases
Overseeing the layout and appearance of feature articles and other content
Proofread and edit the work of team members

Proactively assist with idea generation and content planning, especially with one eye on the fundraising calendar

About you

For us, it's not just what we do, it's how we do it. Our values are important to us and we're looking for people who will live and breathe them.

Required

Level 4 qualification or equivalent experience
Three years copy writer experience
Superb writing and editing skills
Attention to detail
Able to multitask and prioritise workload
Team player and positive attitude when working with others
Adaptable and flexible in working style
Problem solver
Welcomes diversity

Desirable

Knowledge of Islamic financial matters (Zakat, Wakf, Qurbani etc.)
International development, and/or writing for an organisation which fundraises

Additional information

Safeguarding: We are an organisation that takes safeguarding very seriously. All staff will be expected to adhere to our policies, processes, and approach.

Applying: Please send a statement (of no more than 2 sides of A4, font size 11) clearly outlining how you match our requirements, as well as a two-page CV outlining your professional, volunteering experience, education/qualifications and any other relevant information. Please state the job title in the email title.

Deadline: We are running a rolling a recruitment, so reserve the right to close the post at any point. Please don't delay in getting your application in to us!