Copy Lead, The B-Hive (Internal Creative Agency)

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Boots Company Plc, North Southwark, Southwark

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 18 Oct | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 886e0afbe13146af80d95df4363fee98

Boots Company Plc

Full Job Description

The B-Hive is an in-house creative agency bringing to life the creative needs of some of the most recognizable brands in the beauty industry including No7, Soap & Glory, Liz Earle and Boots own brand. We combine the capability of an external creative and production team, with the speed, flexibility, and in-depth brand knowledge of an in-house set-up, underpinned by years of experience dedicated to Boots and No7 Beauty Company. Our Copy Lead is responsible for the delivery of all copy written by our B-Hive team. You're a copywriter first and foremost but you'll also have a flair for strategy, a coaching and mentor mindset ready to develop the team, and an ability to think business when it comes how and why we do what we do. About the role:

To work actively to craft the copy direction and strategic foundations in response to briefs managed through B-Hive
Act as a source of inspiration and guidance for B-Hive teams
Take a lead, alongside the Design Lead, as a creative mouthpiece for B-Hive - actively participating, presenting, or advocating for the creative work of B-Hive
Support with the strategic planning of creative projects
Drive to champion B-Hive as a centre of excellence within the WBA agency ecosystem
Manage and inspire direct reports
Be aware and have your finger on the pulse of the changes and directions of Boots and the brands under the No7BC

A degree in creative writing or relevant subject and a strong portfolio of work in a variety of media
Demonstrate that you are a creative, conceptual thinker who can use the beauty of words to bring a concept to life.
Experience working with strategists or strategic work and translating this into words
Strong presentation skills across the business at all levels
Experience working from carte blanche position, comfortable delivering from brief to high level concept work across packaging, print, digital, media etc.
Experience as a line manager or nurturing junior members of a copy team
Experience in the beauty or similar industry
Experience having created strategic pitches for work
An understanding of AI and how and when it should be used
Experience working in an agency juggling multiple briefs and clients

No7 Beauty Company is made up of five iconic brands - No7, Liz Earle, Soap & Glory, Botanics and Sleek MakeUP. We believe in creating the best in beauty for everyone - we're innovators with a passion for challenging perceptions with ground-breaking products, proven results and positive impact. We have built a reputation on scientific innovation, whilst being environmentally sustainable and socially responsible. We are an equal opportunity employer, empowering our team members to be their authentic selves as we share a culture where diversity, equity and inclusion are at the centre of everything we do.

Discretionary annual bonus
Generous discount on our own brands and partner businesses
Flexible benefits scheme including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, life assurance, activity passes and much more.