Copywriter - 12 month FTC

Location: London / Bristol

12 month FTC

The OVO Group’s purpose is to drive progress towards net zero carbon living. To reach Plan Zero, we need everyone to come together - not just as customers buying energy, but as members with a common goal. As part of this ambitious plan, our goal is to become the ‘Leading Employer in the UK’ by 2030. If you think you could be the talent we’re looking for, then come and join the adventure!

We launched in 2009 with a mission to change energy for the better. Since then, we’ve welcomed over a million members, planted a million trees, and set our sights on helping save the planet.

As a Group, we’re working to become a net zero carbon business by 2030, while helping our OVO Energy members halve their carbon footprints at the same time. 

Green energy and technology are great tools to fight the climate crisis with. But it’s people power that will rewrite history.  

So we’re building a zero carbon team inside and out. Of people who share our values, feel inspired by our mission, and want to make change happen. When you work for OVO, it’s not just a job. It’s the work of a lifetime. And we want the sharpest minds to help. 

Up for the challenge?

Where in the world of OVO will I be working? 

Our Creative Studio is a friendly bunch of talented Copywriters, Designers, and Project Managers, all working together to use the power of our brand to drive our zero carbon mission. Being a Creative at OVO means you get to flex your creative muscles in so many ways. Whether you’re fine tuning our brand guidelines, bringing our latest products to life, adding excitement to our partnerships, or making our emails sing. We turn our hands to all sorts – from storyboarding animation to scriptwriting. But first and foremost, we’re passionate about making every touchpoint deliver – whether that’s the smallest detail or a big showstopper of a project. 

We’ve built a hardworking team of OVO brand advocates. Together, we really believe in our mission. And, as the organisation grows, exciting times lie ahead. Which means we’re in need of even more creative muscle. To bring the amazing ideas. The new ways of thinking. And to help us share our passion with the world. Want to work for a purpose-led brand? Think you can make an impact? Then you could be the piece of the puzzle that takes us to the next level.

What will I be doing?

• Write original, empathetic copy for OVO Group brands – focussing on OVO Energy.
• Pair with designers on key briefs, making sure our words and visuals work in perfect harmony, side by side.
• Create high quality copy to tight deadlines and across multiple channels. 
• Show passion and high standards towards all briefs, large or small, whether it’s business as usual, campaigns, or digital content. Whatever lands on your tray, we want you to feel excited by it!
• Be a proud brand guardian, internally and externally.
• Proofread and edit existing copy (yours and others).
• Work closely with the Lead Copywriter and the rest of the Creative Team to champion the role of tone of voice and creative work within OVO.
• Collaborate with Customer Excellence, Brand, and other teams to deliver a flawless experience for our members

Overall aims and objectives: 

• Maintain a consistent brand voice for OVO Energy and Boost – making suggestions for improvements/tweaks to our style guides as you go
• Promote the Copy Team throughout the business by producing the very best work you can
• Champion our members by producing clear, concise communications that put them first
• This role will sit within the OVO Creative Studio, which means you’ll be writing for OVO Energy and Boost, as well as other brands within OVO Group 

Is this the job for me? 

We want someone with experience in digital copywriting. As a writer you’ll be inventive, original and warm. Obviously, your spelling and grammar will be on point. But it’s your ideas that will set you apart – your creativity, imagination, and insight. You’ll know when to dial things up and when to tone things down. You’ll understand our customers and be aware of their needs. Not only that, you’ll have a curious mind, feel comfortable interrogating briefs, and be confident enough to explain your decisions to stakeholders and the Lead Copywriter.

Skills you’ll possess:

• Impeccable spelling and knowledge of grammar
• Natural and original writing style
• Ability to think creatively
• Excellent attention to detail
• Quick and calm thinking skills
• You’ll also be social media savvy and digitally aware 

Personal attributes:

• A positive attitude 
• A creative thinker 
• Passionate about writing and creating
• Happy to receive feedback
• Keen to learn
• Confident enough to express ideas and brainstorm with designers/other copywriters
• Experience working with Marketing and Product teams

From us you’ll get* 

• An annual discretionary bonus
• 4% of your salary to spend on flexible lifestyle benefits
• 5% matched employer contribution to your pension
• 25 days holiday + 1 for your birthday
• And many more... 

(*) Please note that certain benefits kick-in once you have passed probation which can be up to 6 months after your start date.

We want the best people 

At OVO, we empower our people to have choice around where and when they work - flexible working arrangements can be discussed for all of our roles. Please speak to the Talent Acquisition team for more info.

We’re keen to meet people with varied backgrounds - our view is the more inclusive we are, the better our work will be. We want to build teams which represent a variety of experiences, perspectives and skills, and we recognise talent on the basis of merit and potential.

We understand some people may not apply for jobs unless they tick every box. If you're excited about joining us and think you have much of what we're looking for, even if you're not 100% sure… we'd love to hear from you.

Learn more about working in the OVO family of companies on our careers page and Glassdoor. We’re also delighted to have received a Top Employers certificate in 2018, 2019 and 2020!