Senior Copywriter - 10 Month FTC

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner, and for every meal to leave the planet better off. Gousto is changing how people shop, cook and eat food at home. It’s an incredibly exciting time to join our team - and we’re a friendly bunch!

We’re proud to be one of the fastest-growing companies in the UK. Powered by data and a love of food, we’re a recipe box company that’s disrupting the sector, and we’re passionate about our diverse team and our customers.

All of our people are responsible for the success of Gousto, and we’re passionate about creating an inclusive environment for all to thrive. Our guiding values - Dream, Deliver and Care - show our commitment to innovation, our ambition to hit goals at speed, and our deep respect for the people we work with.

Here at Gousto we have an exciting opportunity in the form of a Senior Copywriter to join our award winning Creative Team on a 10 - 12 Month Fixed Term Contract. Reporting into the Head of Creative you will be responsible for managing a small but mighty team of Copywriters. 

We've got some big marketing and development plans and we're looking for a Senior Copywriter brimming with ideas to help bring them to life. As well as tackling the big projects, we'd like to find someone who's just as keen to put their heart into the little touches too.

If you are passionate about all things Food, have extensive Copywriting experience and love line managing and mentoring this could be the perfect opportunity! The role will require you to be onsite in our London office 1 day a week starting in August 2024. If you do wish to apply for the role please include a link to your portfolio. 

Core Responsibilities

• Managing And Developing The Skills of our talented copy team, feeding back on their work and signing off BAU projects 
• Being creative. Consistently coming up with original, creative ideas and taking them from initial scamps, through concept development and execution to final delivery 
• Developing and executing to high standards, on big and small creative briefs, for campaigns, packaging, events and all digital channels
• Reporting into our Head of Creative and supporting with creative team initiatives
• Collaborating with your fellow creatives (copywriters, designers, photographers), brand team members (social media, PR, brand managers) and folks from all over the company
• Developing, promoting and protecting the Gousto brand both internally and externally 
• Pitching(creative and process improvement) ideas to key stakeholders across the business 
• Project-managing multiple briefs all the way through the creative process, whilst working closely with brief owners and stakeholders to meet all deadlines
• Focusing on personal development to learn new skills, using available resources such as YCN and LinkedIn Learning 
• Bringing positive energy and a creative point of view to the brand community and Gousto as a whole 

Who You Are 

• Experience interpreting a creative brief and establishing an understanding of client
• Experience of developing, implementing and protecting brand guidelines and brand positioning
• Considerable experience in leading and mentoring creatives to develop multi-disciplinary skills 
• A natural, confident and positive style and the ability to influence those around you
• Exceptional organization, communication and presentation skills 
• The ability to multitask under pressure and work quickly while maintaining absolute attention to detail
• Awareness of and interest in the latest food, social and cultural trends
• Experience of working on national and international brands (and with great FMCG brands) would be highly benefical although not essential
• Experience of working with Customer Service teams including tone of voice training and crisis support
• Awareness of AI and an opinion on its use in creative ideation and content generation

Benefits

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Equal Opportunities 

Here at Gousto, we are on a mission to become the UK's most loved way to eat dinner!

Whether it is creating diversity in our recipes or building new teams, we care about our people and the opportunities they have at Gousto. 

We are committed to equality of opportunity across our organisation. At all levels we promote equality, ensuring our people are consistently treated in a fair and equal manner. 

If you need reasonable adjustments at any point in the application or interview process, please let us know.

In your application, please feel free to note which pronouns you use (For example - she/her/hers, he/him/his, they/them/theirs, etc).

If you like what you’ve read about Gousto and want to find out more please click I’m interested below to apply!