Copywriter (fixed term until March 2026)
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.
We have a great opportunity for acopywriter on a full time, fixed-term basis.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
We are looking for someone who loves words! Somone who is passionate about making dull, dry and long text into something bite-sized and interesting to read. If you know how to turn chunks of text into snappy copy, we want to hear from you. Part of the role will be encouraging others to improve their writing for a range of audiences, so it is essential to understand how to support and inspire people to produce clear, accessible text and strong copy.
About the team…
The Communications and Marketing team are a small and supportive team that works well together. We collaborate effectively with people right across the organisation and beyond. We are always looking at better, more modern and smarter ways of communicating with our residents, this includes making our communications and marketing easy to read and accessible.
We don’t do fluffy PR, we do important, real-time communications and marketing that have an impact on our residents’ and community’s day-to-day life. We communicate about the things that matter and what people need to know. You will be trusted to take ownership of your work, your time and managing key stakeholders, with support available if you get stuck.
Key responsibilities…
- To write and edit copy in line with accessibility standards and house-style for a range of mediums and channels.
- To edit and proof documents, including strategies, presentations and policies, to ensure copy is easy to read, jargon free, accessible and relevant.
- To produce the council’s annual hardcopy residents’ magazine, weekly e-magazine, and staff magazines. This includes copywriting, editing and proofing, as well as working with relevant suppliers and designers.
- To oversee the content of service led council e-newsletters to ensure they are accurate, professionally written and accessible for the relevant audience.
- To set up and run regular drop-in and training sessions for staff to troubleshoot issues with copy and text, and provide solutions, advice and templates.
Our benefits…
- 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.
- Hybrid working opportunities to support your wellbeing and work-life balance.
- Paid employee volunteering scheme.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
*(pro rata for part time)
Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.
Our values
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 25 and 26 September 2025.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Alayna Feasey, head of communications and marketing: 01344 352171 or alayna.feasey@bracknell-forest.gov.uk
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Salary range
- £37,092 - £41,506 per year