Editorial Copywriter

You’ll play a vital role in shaping clear, high-quality written content across corporate communications. While your main focus will be proofreading, you'll also support copy-editing and writing as demand grows with the business.

You’ll review a broad range of communications, ensuring accuracy and consistency, and polish spelling, grammar and formatting. You’ll also enhance messaging – refining tone, improving flow and ensuring clarity.

As your role evolves, you’ll contribute original content, producing long-form articles, reports, marketing emails and social posts that align with each client’s voice and objectives.

Collaboration is key. You’ll support projects spanning marketing, branding, pitches and consultancy – offering a dynamic environment to sharpen your editorial and writing skills. This is a great opportunity for someone with keen attention to detail, a proactive mindset and a desire to grow in corporate communications and investor relations.

You'll help maintain high standards across all outputs, working within established workflows while bringing fresh thinking and adaptability. We value curiosity, critical thinking and continuous improvement – we’ll support your development every step of the way.

• Proofread all client work across print and digital as requested by internal stakeholders, highlighting errors in spelling, grammar and punctuation, as well as looking for consistency in styling, formatting and sequencing.
• Copy-edit content to ensure clarity, conciseness and correct tone, including editing for length.
• Write clear, engaging and accurate content for a variety of formats including long-form articles, annual reports, marketing emails, website copy and social media posts.
• Tailor written content to different audiences including investors, internal stakeholders and public readers.
• Ensure all copy aligns with client tone of voice, house style and messaging goals.
• Content check artwork outputs against client-supplied documents to identify any discrepancies.
• Sense check all content for factual inaccuracies – a good general knowledge is desired.
• Regularly review, update and maintain client style guides, highlighting any discrepancies to ensure cohesion across all materials.
• Ensure consistency and accuracy of content within each project (e.g. phrasing, URLs, page references, capitalisation, hyphenation, etc.).
• Support other teams for internal proofreading, editing and writing requirements.
• Ensure work is completed to deadlines and escalate issues or risks as needed.
• Communicate regularly with internal stakeholders regarding project status and quality control.
• Provide excellent service to stakeholders, demonstrating flexibility, adaptability and a solutions-focused mindset.
• Follow business processes, maintain file hygiene and uphold workflow standards.
• Contribute to wider team initiatives to improve quality, share knowledge and support positive change.

We’re looking for someone who has:

• a thorough knowledge of the English language, with excellent oral and written communications skills. 
• demonstrated writing ability across long-form and short-form formats.
• strong attention to detail and ability to maintain accuracy under pressure.
• experience in proofreading and copy-editing, using PDF markup and/or tracked changes.
• a professional qualification in proofreading and/or copy-editing OR the desire to achieve one.
• basic knowledge of AI with the desire to learn and improve.
• the ability to concentrate for long periods while maintaining accuracy. 
• exceptional attention to detail with high quality standards.
• good general knowledge and ability to sense-check content for factual accuracy.
• strong organisational and time-management skills, with a methodical working style.
• good working knowledge of Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Word and Excel.
• the ability to be an effective collaborator, and can work independently or as part of a team.
• the ability to act with discretion, integrity and respect; maintains confidentiality at all times.
• the ability to be proactive, adaptable and open to change and development.
• strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

• Make an impact: work on meaningful, high-profile projects that matter.
• Supportive culture: join a collaborative, inclusive and down-to-earth team.
• Flexible working: hybrid model with a spacious, well-equipped Birmingham studio.
• Work-life balance: 34 days of holiday (including bank holidays), wellbeing support and family-friendly policies.
• Opportunity to grow: plenty of scope to expand your skill set and influence technical practices.
• Sustainability focus: we work ethically and help our clients tell stories that reflect their impact.