Lead Copywriter (maternity cover)

Job details

Location

Remote (UK based)

Salary

£43,326

Hours of work

35 hours per week

Contract

Temporary

Closing date

February 18, 2026

Job Title: Lead Copywriter (maternity cover)

Location: Remote (UK based)

Pay: £43,326

Contract: Up to one year fixed term contract. Start date 6 April 2026

Hours: Full-time – 35 hours per week

Role Overview:

As the Lead Copywriter, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our voice and delivering high-quality content that engages, inspires, and drives action. From advocacy reports to fundraising campaigns, your words will amplify our impact across diverse audiences, including policy-makers, families, partners, and donors. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to create content that highlights the importance of speech and language support and showcases the transformative work of Speech and Language UK.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop high-quality, audience-specific copy to support advocacy, fundraising, and awareness of speech and language challenges.
• Craft policy and influencing reports that drive meaningful change.
• Write and structure the annual report to highlight our achievements and impact.
• Support the promotion of our Social Enterprise initiatives through engaging marketing materials.
• Ensure a consistent and engaging tone across all communication channels, championing our brand voice.

What we are looking for:

• Proven experience in writing diverse content types, including policy reports, marketing copy, digital content, and formal reports, preferably within the charity or public sector.
• Success in creating influential, engaging content for advocacy purposes, with experience in working on campaigns or initiatives targeting policy change. Ability to craft copy for varied audiences, from families and educators to policy-makers and corporate partners.
• Exceptional written communication skills with adaptability in tone and style.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.

About Us:

We are Speech and Language UK – we want every child to face the future with confidence. For 2 million children in the UK, learning to talk and understand words feel like an impossible hurdle. Without the right help, this can destroy their world. They feel disconnected from their family. Unable to make friends. Unfairly punished for not following instructions they don’t understand. What does the future hold for them?

Why Us?

Speech and Language UK is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for children and young people with communication needs.

• Impactful Work: You will contribute to meaningful projects that support individuals with speech and language challenges.
• Collaborative Environment: Working with passionate and dedicated teams committed to making a difference.
• Professional Growth: Opportunities for personal and professional development within a supportive organization.

Benefits include a competitive salary, 28 days holiday, group pension scheme, life assurance and the opportunity to work in an organisation where every job matters!  

How to Apply:

Please submit your up-to-date CV and a supporting statement of no more than two pages, addressing how you meet the criteria outlined in our candidate pack and why you want to join the cause to: jobs@speechandlanguage.org.uk.

Deadline for applications: 9am on Wednesday, 18 February 2026

This is a two-stage application process. The first stage will involve an interview, and the second stage will consist of an interview and a potential task. First stage interviews will take place w/c 23 February 2026 (online via MS Teams)

Accessibility Support:
We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is accessible to everyone. If you require any adjustments or need to apply in a different format, please contact our People Team at hr@speechandlanguage.org.uk and we will be happy to assist you.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Note on AI use:

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming a regular part of the application process. While it can be helpful for research, we’ve noticed some applicants rely too much on AI-generated answers. This often leads to weak responses that lack personal examples and important soft skills like communication and teamwork. As a result, these applicants are usually less successful. To ensure fairness, we ask that all candidates use their own words and real-life experiences as this makes the process more transparent and avoids the risks of AI-generated responses.

Your right to work in the UK 
You must have the right to work in the UK and reside in the UK to work in paid employment with us. You’ll need to share documents showing you’re eligible to work in the UK if we offer you employment.