Copywriter and Script Writer

At
**Pennon Group**, we’re proud to be leading the way in the water industry. Alongside our subsidiaries - South West Water, Bournemouth Water and Pennon Water Services - we’re committed to delivering a sustainable future of our region. Because we know that by continually driving up our standards today, we’ll build a better tomorrow for our communities.

**Would you like to work within a collaborative team where your skills and experience can make a difference?**

We currently have an opportunity for a
**Copywriter and Script Writer **to join our team based
**in Exeter. **Joining us on a
**full-time permanent** basis, you will receive a competitive salary of
**£45,000 - £50,000 per annum **plus excellent benefits.

**About the role**

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As our Copywriter and Script Writer, you will be a part of our dynamic communications team and support our CEO and senior executive team in effectively communicating our messaging at events, media interviews, and through various written publications.

**What you’ll be doing**:

- Collaborating with the CEO, Chief People Officer and other Senior Executives to develop and refine key messages and storylines for various communication platforms, including events, media interviews, press releases, and publications
- Writing high-quality, persuasive copy that conveys the company's brand identity, values, and key messages, while maintaining consistency across different channels
- Creating engaging and impactful scripts for presentations, speeches, and videos to be used by the CEO and senior executives
- Conducting thorough research and gathering information from various sources to ensure accuracy and credibility of content
- Editing and proofreading written materials for clarity, grammar, and tone, ensuring adherence to Pennon Group's tone of voice and communication principles
- Collaborating closely with the communications team, marketing team, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment of messaging and consistent brand voice
- Staying up-to-date with industry trends, market developments, and competitor activities to ensure the company's messaging remains relevant and competitive
- Providing writing and editing support for internal communications, such as employee newsletters, intranet content, and executive communications
- Adapting writing style and tone to suit different target audiences, ranging from technical experts to the general public

**What we are looking for**:

- Proven experience as a copywriter, script writer, or in a similar role, preferably in a corporate or agency setting
- Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail
- Strong storytelling abilities, with the capacity to create compelling narratives from complex information
- Excellent research skills and the ability to gather information from diverse sources
- Proficiency in adapting writing style and tone to suit different audiences and platforms
- Familiarity with branding and messaging principles, with the ability to maintain consistency across various channels
- Strong project management skills, including the ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure
- Adept at collaborating with cross-functional teams and building relationships with key stakeholders

**What's in it for you**:
We know that the support and commitment of our staff is key to our success so you will receive the opportunity for ongoing development and training for a long-term career with us. We’re one of the largest companies in the South West and are proud to have been awarded Investors in People recognition.
**In return, we offer an excellent range of benefits including**:

- Generous holiday allowance plus bank holidays
- A discretionary Bonus
- Competitive Contributory Pension
- Share-save Scheme
- Various health benefits
- Wellbeing support programmes
- A range of Group Discounts
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Financial support services
- And plenty more

**Closing Date: Wednesday 14th June 2023**Be yourself, we like it that way.** Together, we will build a culture of belonging, where inclusion is instinctive. Diversity is our strength and a reflection of our communities. We care, we value everyone, we celebrate uniqueness.

**Our core values which are essential to our success are**:

- Trusted - We do the right thing for our customers and stakeholders.
- Collaborative - We forge strong relationships working together to make a positive impact.
- Responsible - We keep our promises to our customers, communities, and each other.
- Progressive - We are always looking for new ways to improve and make life better.