Employer:
Bracknell Forest Council
Salary:
£37,092 - £41,506 FTE inclusive of London Weighting
Location:
Time Square, Bracknell
Contract:
Temporary
Working Pattern:
Flexible Hours/Full Time
Hours:
37 hours per week.
DBS Check:
No
Closing Date:
21/09/2025 at 23:59
Reference:
CM/25/321740
We have a great opportunity for a copywriter 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! Someone 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.

• 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.