Creative Director Copy

Hybrid | Remote-first with monthly office travel

Permanent | Full-time

Salary: £70,000–£85,000

The Opportunity

A fast-growing global EdTech business is looking for an experienced creative copy leader to join its in-house creative studio. This is a highly hands-on role that blends conceptual thinking, campaign development, copy craft, and team leadership.

Working closely with senior creative leadership, you’ll help shape brand storytelling across multiple channels while mentoring a small team of writers. You’ll lead the development of integrated campaigns, create standout copy across digital and offline formats, and play a key role in evolving the company’s tone of voice.

This role would suit an established Assistant Creative Director (Copy) or a highly conceptual Senior Copywriter ready to step into a leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop bold, insight-led creative concepts across campaigns, brand activity, and content projects
• Write and oversee copy across paid social, digital, ATL, email, video scripts, social content, and integrated campaigns
• Take ideas from initial concepts through to polished, production-ready execution
• Lead, mentor, and support a small team of copywriters
• Help define and evolve the brand’s tone of voice across all touchpoints
• Partner closely with design and art direction teams to deliver fully integrated creative work
• Collaborate with stakeholders across marketing and the wider business
• Contribute to a positive, high-performing studio culture

What They’re Looking For

• Experience in a senior copywriting or creative leadership role within a fast-paced environment
• Strong conceptual thinking and exceptional writing craft
• Proven experience delivering campaigns across multiple channels, especially digital and paid social
• Ability to adapt tone and messaging depending on audience and platform
• Experience mentoring or leading junior creatives
• Strong stakeholder management and presentation skills
• Comfortable balancing strategic thinking with hands-on delivery
• Portfolio demonstrating versatility, creativity, and standout execution
• Experience writing humorous or culturally relevant copy is a plus

Ideal Background

• Agency or fast-moving in-house creative environment
• B2C, lifestyle, consumer, or brand-led experience
• Experience working on campaigns with strong emotional storytelling or community engagement
• Exposure to US-focused creative work is advantageous

Benefits

• Remote-first working with flexible hybrid structure
• Inclusive, collaborative culture
• Strong progression and development opportunities
• Enhanced annual leave and wellbeing support
• Family-friendly benefits
• Recognition programmes and seasonal events
• Additional lifestyle perks after probation