Head of Copy

This role is FULLY REMOTE! 
Must be based in the UK
Must have healthcare experience

My client is a full-service creative communications agency, dedicated to healthcare. They provide a full range of creative services, from brand development to tactical campaign implementation, using all channels and elements of the marketing mix.

Specific Responsibilities:    

          Management:

• Day-to-day management of the Copy team organising/allocating projects and administration of holidays, sickness & other absences etc.
• Assisting with the recruitment of new writers and copy freelancers to the copy team

 
           Copy:

• To be able to consistently produce creative, accurate, compelling, fully referenced copy suitable for use with a variety of target audiences.
• To maintain responsibility for copy from initiation to completion of each job.

• To be aware of design constraints and relevant brand guidelines when writing copy references, approval and regulations.

• To the agency expert on the ABPI guidelines and any other relevant guidelines/ legislation and to update staff when these are revised.
• To be fully conversant with the key papers and background data for allotted brands.
• To mark up references in accordance with client approval processes, including e-Pass & Zinc.

 
          Clients:

• To challenge client comments on copy and to suggest alternative ways of incorporating comments if possible.
• To liaise with clients regarding copy matters on if required.
• To keep up to date with therapy areas, bringing attention to any relevant news items or new studies.

Meetings and pitches:

• To present initial copy ideas and concepts internally.
• To play an active role in pitches and present at them if required.
• To attend client meetings and present copy/creative concepts if required.

Skills Required:                   

Planning and organisational skills
                                   
Communication skills - both verbal and written
 
Excellent skills in Word, PPT and client approval processes
 
Management skills